Big Technology Podcast
TikTok On The Brink, ChatGPT Does Your Tasks, Unemployed MBAs
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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Quick takeaways
- The Supreme Court's upholding of the TikTok ban creates significant uncertainty for major tech companies regarding compliance and enforcement actions.
- A notable percentage of recent MBA graduates are struggling to find jobs due to evolving workplace demands and increasing capabilities of AI.
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Supreme Court's Impact on TikTok
The Supreme Court has officially upheld the ban on TikTok, significantly threatening its operation in the United States. Starting January 19th, major tech companies like Apple and Google will be required to remove the app from their stores, which could lead to an enormous loss of access for around half of American users. Legislative actions are complicated by a lack of enforcement intentions from both President Biden and incoming President Trump, creating uncertainty about how strictly these laws will be applied. This legislative ambiguity has led to speculation about whether major tech firms will comply with the ruling, particularly considering the potential financial penalties involved.
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