Big Technology Podcast Hamas vs. Israel Rewrites Social Media Norms, Live At The SBF Trial, OpenAI's New Values
Oct 13, 2023
Reed Albergotti, tech editor at Semafor, dives into the swirling chaos of social media during crises, particularly the Israel-Hamas conflict. He questions the reliability of platforms in shaping narratives and debates the role of free speech amidst cancel culture. Reed also discusses the surprising irrelevance of entities like NPR leaving Twitter. Plus, he offers insights into the ongoing SBF trial and explores Apple's potential search engine plans, all while contemplating OpenAI's ambitious pursuit of artificial general intelligence. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation!
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Social Media in Crises
- Social media platforms like X (Twitter) are chaotic and filled with misinformation during crises.
- Users can still discern truth by combining social media with trusted secondary news sources.
Reina Workman Case
- NYU Law student Reina Workman's job offer was rescinded after praising Hamas's attack.
- This followed right-wing backlash against her statements, mirroring left-wing cancel culture tactics.
Cancel Culture Switcheroo
- Cancel culture affects both sides of the political spectrum.
- Consequences exist for extreme actions or statements, regardless of political affiliation.
