Transform NOW 368. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News
Apr 4, 2025
This week, the hosts dive into Perplexity's surprising bid to buy TikTok, hoping to boost data transparency. Hollywood stars unite against AI, urging government action on copyright issues. There's a heated discussion about the impact of U.S. AI policies on creative jobs, emphasizing industry anxieties. Apple delays the launch of a new AI-driven Siri, highlighting the importance of thorough testing. Lastly, they explore the controversial use of AI to strip watermarks from images, sparking a conversation about artists' rights in the digital age.
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PR Move?
- Perplexity's bid for TikTok seems like a PR move, given their lower market value and the unlikelihood of open-sourcing the algorithm.
- Established tech companies like Google and YouTube keep their algorithms private.
Perplexity's TikTok Bid
- Perplexity, an AI search startup, wants to buy TikTok and rebuild it in the U.S.
- Their plan includes making TikTok's algorithm transparent and open-source.
Hollywood vs. AI
- Hollywood celebrities, primarily actors, demand U.S. copyright protection from AI companies like OpenAI and Google.
- They express concern over fair use of copyrighted material, despite not owning the IP.