This Week in Startups Apple blocks AI email app, TikTok restricts teens, Foodini’s Dylan McDonnell | E1690
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Mar 4, 2023 
In this engaging discussion, Dylan McDonnell, founder of Foodini, shares his journey from a celiac diagnosis to creating an app that helps those with dietary restrictions find safe dining options. He highlights the essential role of accurate information for users and the potential market for food-related services. Meanwhile, Michael Tan delves into the ethical complexities of AI in his sci-fi novel, "The Death of Uncertainty," exploring the tension between choice and free will in an AI-driven world. Both guests provide intriguing insights into technology's impact on our lives.
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Apple's App Store Restrictions
- Apple delayed approval of a ChatGPT-powered email app update.
- They cited concerns about inappropriate content generation for children.
Apple as Gatekeeper
- Apple's gatekeeper role sparks debate about its content control and AI safety.
- This raises concerns regarding censorship versus safeguarding users.
AI Impersonation and Ethics
- Generative AI's potential misuse, like impersonating politicians in video games, raises ethical concerns.
- Apple's cautious approach highlights the need for responsible AI development.
