The Vergecast

Montana bans TikTok. Also, FREE TV

May 19, 2023

Adi Robertson, a staff writer at The Verge, joins vlogger and science communicator Hank Green to unpack Montana's historic TikTok ban. They discuss the nuanced implications for creators and users, the legal intricacies surrounding the ban, and what it means for tech companies. The conversation also delves into privacy concerns linked to a new free TV model that raises eyebrows with its advertising-driven business model. Finally, they critique the evolving landscape of streaming ads and the future of media consumption.

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Episode guests

Hank Green

Adi Robertson

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Legal Labyrinth: AI, Copyright, and Section 230

19min

18min

Navigating the TikTok Ban: Perspectives from Montana

2min

Navigating a TikTok Ban: Personal Adaptations and Legal Complexities

2min

TikTok Ban and Media Evolution

8min

The Privacy Gamble of Free TVs

19min

The Evolving Landscape of Streaming Ads and Service Plans

3min

5G Hype vs. Reality

8min

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Adi Robertson discuss Montana being the first state to ban TikTok, the Supreme Court ruling against reexamining Section 230, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifying before the Senate.

Then, David interviews vlogger Hank Green about the TikTok ban in Montana.

Later, Verge senior news editor Richard Lawler joins the show to discuss this week in gadgets, from the free Telly TV to the Beats Studio Buds Plus.

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