The chapter features discussions on encounters with famous personalities like Megan and Harry, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman, reflecting on interactions and humor exchanged. It also delves into the rise of Russian-made fake news sites resembling US platforms for propaganda distribution, highlighting the immediate threat of AI altering videos to spread false narratives. Moreover, the conversation critiques the lack of action by tech companies to combat AI-generated content and examines the challenges faced by legislators in passing bills related to social media regulation.
Live from SXSW... it's a bonus episode of Pivot! Kara and Scott discuss Sam Altman getting reinstated to OpenAI's board following an investigation, fake news sites with ties to Russia popping up in the U.S., and a group of moms launching a grassroots campaign to fight social media addiction. Then, as the House gets closer to passing a potential TikTok ban, Kara and Scott dig into what that actually means. Plus, has Elon Musk been good for Texas?
Recorded on March 9th at SXSW in Austin.
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