Pivot Elon and Twitter's Wild Ride, Q3 Wins and Fails, and OPEC
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Oct 7, 2022 Kara and Scott dive into the whirlwind of Elon Musk's Twitter journey, unpacking its impact on users and the platform's fluctuating value. They discuss OPEC's decision to cut oil production and how it could shift global dynamics. The duo also examines Amazon's hiring freeze and the fallout from a major legal case against Uber's ex-security chief. Throughout, they reflect on Q3's wins and fails in tech, alongside how economic challenges fuel both innovation and struggle for many.
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Section 230 Under Scrutiny
- Section 230 faces scrutiny as Supreme Court hears cases on platform's role in amplifying harmful content.
- Algorithmic amplification blurs lines between platform and publisher, raising questions of liability.
OPEC+ Decision and Midterms
- OPEC+ decision to cut oil production will likely increase gas prices.
- This move benefits Russia and could be influenced by political agendas related to US midterm elections.
Amazon's Hiring Freeze
- Amazon's hiring freeze in its retail business signals a slowdown in consumer spending.
- AWS continues hiring, highlighting the cloud computing sector's resilience.
