Big Technology Podcast TikTok's Uncertain Future, Twitter's 2024 Election Play, AI Regulation's Feasibility — With Ryan Mac and Bobby Allyn
May 31, 2023
Ryan Mac, a tech reporter at The New York Times, and Bobby Allyn, an NPR technology correspondent, dive into the looming ban on TikTok in Montana and its implications for data privacy and competition with platforms like Instagram Reels. They discuss Twitter's pivotal role in the 2024 presidential election and Elon Musk's influence as a Republican kingmaker. The conversation also navigates the complexities of AI regulation and the notorious case of Elizabeth Holmes, highlighting accountability in the tech industry and the future of media engagement.
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TikTok's Irony
- TikTok is fighting Montana's ban, citing First Amendment rights.
- Ironically, TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, operates in a country without free expression.
Political Theater
- Montana's TikTok ban is likely political theater, but it influences the national narrative.
- The ban faces long odds in court due to First Amendment concerns.
Lark Data Leak
- ByteDance employees use Lark, a Slack-like tool, to share sensitive user data, including driver's licenses.
- This data is stored on Chinese servers, accessible to thousands, despite TikTok's claims of U.S. data protection.