Big Technology Podcast Reddit Revolts, Media Armageddon, AI Fakes In Politics — With Sara Fischer
Jun 16, 2023
Sara Fischer, a senior media reporter at Axios and media analyst at CNN, dives into the recent Reddit blackout sparked by moderators protesting new data access policies. She highlights the significant job losses in media and the shift of advertising dollars to retail. The conversation shifts to the ethical dilemmas of AI, especially regarding misinformation in politics and the dangers of sharing personal data with large language models. Fischer also discusses the White House's efforts to tackle junk fees and protect consumer privacy in the digital age.
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Reddit's Cultural Tension
- Reddit's recent API changes prioritize business interests over its community.
- This shift may damage Reddit's unique cultural identity as a user-focused platform.
Mutually Destructive Conflict
- Both Reddit moderators and owners are acting destructively in the API conflict.
- Moderators are harming the platform they love, and owners are potentially alienating users.
Decline of Public Forums
- Broad public forums like Reddit and Facebook are losing relevance as users shift to smaller group chats and entertainment hubs like TikTok.
- These platforms, reliant on user-generated content and ad revenue, are struggling to adapt as the market shifts.