Techmeme Ride Home Tue. 12/17 – TikTok CEO Dines With Trump
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Dec 17, 2024 TikTok's CEO dined with Donald Trump as the company appealed to the Supreme Court against a possible US ban. DeepMind unveiled a new AI video competitor, VO2, enhancing video realism. The FTC announced regulations to tackle junk fees, pushing for pricing transparency in services. Databricks received a massive $10 billion funding round, evolving from an academic initiative to a tech giant. Meanwhile, Waymo is set to test its driverless technology in Tokyo, signaling advancements in next-gen transportation.
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Trump and TikTok
- TikTok CEO met with Trump, who expressed warmth for the app.
- Trump believes TikTok contributed to his youth vote win, despite losing that demographic.
Trump's TikTok Ban Reversal
- Trump previously tried to ban TikTok in 2020, but courts blocked it.
- He reversed his stance this year, surprising some supporters but pleasing others like Jeff Yass.
VO2 vs. Sora
- DeepMind's VO2 rivals OpenAI's Sora, generating longer, higher-resolution videos.
- VO2 boasts improved physics, camera control, and clearer footage.