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Twitter Blues, Israel Protests, and TikTok espionage with Emily Baker-White

Mar 28, 2023

Emily Baker-White, a journalist and senior writer at Forbes, dives into the complex world of TikTok's data privacy concerns. She reveals how ByteDance employees spied on her, raising alarm about user surveillance and data security. The discussion also touches on the implications of recent Twitter features and the chaotic landscape of tech regulation, especially regarding financial fraud allegations tied to Jack Dorsey's Block. Additionally, they explore the rising political tensions in Israel, highlighting the impact on civil rights and public protests.

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Episode guests

Emily Baker-White

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Chaos of TikTok

01:55

Twitter Blues: The State of the Network

02:16

Apple Watch vs AirPods: Who's the Better Investment?

04:18

TikTok's Data Breach and the American Response

05:00

Intro

2min

Public Speaking and Industry Insights

13min

Challenges in Tech: Headsets and Twitter's Future

17min

Regulatory Challenges and Scandals in Fintech

4min

Unmasking the Market: Short Selling and Regulation

11min

The Surveillance Dilemma of TikTok

16min

Chaos and Privacy in the Digital Age

4min

Turmoil and Transformation in Israel

9min

A Playful Farewell and Listener Engagement

3min

Short sellers come to Jack Dorsey's Block, Apple's employees don't like what they're seeing in the company's AR device, and there's peace in the Silicon Valley Bank tonight. Also, NPR cancels four podcasts, the SEC gets serious about crypto, and Twitter Blue's latest feature is... pretending you don't pay for Twitter Blue? Journalist Emily Baker-White joins Kara and Scott to discuss her work on TikTok, and the stories that led ByteDance employees to spy on her.

Find Emily Baker-White on Twitter at @ebakerwhite.

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