Big Technology Podcast TikTok On The Brink, ChatGPT Does Your Tasks, Unemployed MBAs
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Jan 17, 2025 
Ranjan Roy, a contributor to Margins who focuses on technology and business, joins to discuss the Supreme Court's TikTok ban and the implications for tech giants like Apple and Google. He dives into TikTok's connections to the Chinese government and rising competition from Little Red Book. The conversation also explores new advancements in ChatGPT, including its ability to manage tasks, and raises questions about the future of MBAs in an increasingly AI-driven job market, pondering whether AI could replace them altogether.
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TikTok Ban Upheld
- The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban, causing uncertainty for its large user base.
- Tech companies like Apple and Google face potential legal issues if they don't comply.
Political Backpedaling on TikTok
- Politicians are hesitant to enforce the TikTok ban despite previous strong rhetoric.
- This is likely due to the political cost of alienating young voters, who heavily use the app.
ByteDance's Refusal to Sell
- ByteDance's refusal to sell TikTok, despite potential profit, suggests ulterior motives.
- They prioritize control over the app and its algorithm over financial gain.