Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 03/31 – Is E3 Dead?
Mar 31, 2023
This week, the gaming community grapples with the cancellation of E3, raising questions about its future. Twitter faces challenges with its verification system, while Italy steps in to temporarily ban ChatGPT over privacy concerns. Meanwhile, a controversial open letter on AI reveals divisions among experts, highlighting pressing issues like job displacement. The podcast also critiques the murky waters of online education and profiles a media figure finding her voice in a changing journalism landscape.
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E3's Uncertain Future
- E3 2023 is officially canceled due to lack of interest from major gaming companies like Microsoft and Nintendo.
- This might signal the end of E3 for good, raising questions about the future of gaming events.
Twitter's Paid Verification Backlash
- Twitter launched a paid verification program for organizations, but many, including the New York Times, refused.
- This raises questions about the value of verification if it becomes pay-to-play.
Musk's FTC Meeting Rejection
- Elon Musk tried to meet with FTC Chair Lina Khan to discuss Twitter but was rejected.
- Khan demanded Twitter first comply with ongoing investigations into user privacy.