AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Daily Tech News Show
Influenewsers - DTNS 4898
Nov 18, 2024
Discover how MediaTek's innovations are reshaping the tech landscape in India, offering budget smartphones with powerful features. Learn about Flanders' initiative for data wallets using the Solid protocol, emphasizing personal data control. The podcast also dives into the growing influence of social media personalities on news consumption, particularly among younger audiences, and the challenges of verifying the credibility of these influencers. Plus, insights into child safety on platforms like Roblox and advancements in Wi-Fi technology make for a tech-filled discussion.
30:13
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The rise of social media influencers as news sources significantly impacts younger generations, with 37% of under-30s relying on them for information.
- Flanders' initiative for decentralized identity management aims to empower citizens with control over their data through secure digital wallets.
Deep dives
Influence of Social Media on News Consumption
A significant trend in news consumption is emerging, with nearly 20% of respondents in a recent study indicating they turn to social media influencers for news. This figure jumps to 37% among those under 30, suggesting a generational shift in how news is delivered and consumed. The study highlights that 65% of these individuals find that information from influencers helps them understand global events. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok have become leading sources of news, with influencers primarily identified as either conservative or liberal based on the platform.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode