Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 05/17 – Reddit Embraces Its AI Role
May 17, 2024
Reddit is positioning itself as a premier source for AI companies through a new partnership with OpenAI. As iPhone 16 Pro Max promises longer battery life, there's speculation about its actual impact on device design. ChatGPT now features file imports from Google Drive and OneDrive, enhancing usability. Meanwhile, the downfall of a self-driving startup ignites discussions on safety and management failures in autonomous technology. Plus, the tech landscape is witnessing shifts with Twitter becoming X.com and evolving acquisition strategies among giants like Alphabet.
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Reddit Embraces AI
- Reddit is partnering with OpenAI to integrate Reddit content into ChatGPT.
- This deal diversifies Reddit's revenue streams beyond advertising and follows a similar partnership with Google.
User Backlash
- Redditors protested API pricing changes in 2023 by blacking out subreddits.
- Users on Stack Overflow were suspended for deleting posts after its OpenAI partnership.
GTA 6 Release and GTA 5 Sales
- Take-Two announced a Fall 2025 release window for Grand Theft Auto 6.
- GTA 5 has sold 200 million copies, making it the second best-selling game ever.