ChinaTalk TikTok Hearing: The End of an Era
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Mar 24, 2023 
Kevin Xu, an Obama-era official and creator of Interconnect, dives into the recent TikTok hearing, exploring its implications for U.S.-China tech relations. He discusses the scrutiny TikTok faces compared to American counterparts and the challenges posed by cross-border dependencies, especially in battery technology. Xu reflects on lost opportunities from the past, and how GPT-4 is revolutionizing translation, enhancing global collaboration. The conversation sheds light on the evolving landscape of tech and the political dynamics shaping it.
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TikTok's Uneven Playing Field
- TikTok faces different scrutiny than American social media companies.
- This is due to its Chinese ownership, raising national security concerns.
TikTok's Missed Opportunity
- TikTok missed the opportunity to improve its image.
- A more proactive approach could have eased concerns during hearings.
Open Source for Trust
- Open-sourcing algorithms could increase trust and transparency for tech companies.
- This strategy addresses concerns about data privacy and algorithmic bias.