This Week in Startups YouTube’s new roadmap, OpenAI & BeReal fundraising news, Snap’s 30% drop + OK Boomer | E1592
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Oct 22, 2022 
Jules Terpak, a digital culture content creator known for her insightful advice column in the Washington Post, and Danny Miranda, a tech-savvy podcaster, dive into YouTube’s new @handle feature aimed at boosting community engagement. They discuss the struggles of TikTok and Facebook in moderating political misinformation. The duo also unpacks OpenAI’s ongoing funding saga with Microsoft and Snap’s alarming stock drop. Lastly, they explore how AI is transforming podcasting, raising fascinating questions about authenticity and the future of media.
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YouTube Handles and Community Building
- YouTube's new "@" handles allow for direct user interaction within comments.
- This feature may transform YouTube into a hybrid platform, blending aspects of Twitter and TikTok.
Invest in YouTube Community
- YouTube creators should actively engage with their community.
- Invest in comment moderation and create a welcoming space.
Misinformation in Political Ads
- A study revealed that TikTok and Facebook approved misleading political ads, while YouTube rejected all.
- This suggests that content moderation effectiveness stems from intent, not technological capability.