The chapter covers tech companies' influence on the app ecosystem, the one year anniversary of Threads, and the impact of online interactions. It also delves into irresponsible fishing's effects on the oceans and highlights a new documentary series focused on ocean preservation, along with advertisements for Thorn supplements and LinkedIn Ads.
Kara and Scott discuss Biden's decision to stay in the race, and what alternate scenarios might look like. Then, after months of negotiations, the Paramount and Skydance merger appears to be (finally) happening. Plus, Apple gets a seat on OpenAI's board, and Threads turns one. Finally, our Friend of Pivot is Brian Derrick, a political strategist, and the founder and CEO of Oath, a fundraising platform that aims to maximize campaign donations. Brian explains how donors are reacting to Biden's continued candidacy, and reveals the high-stakes statewide elections that people should be paying attention to.
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