The podcast explores UAE's interest in investing in OpenAI, challenges with Telegram as a news source and hub of criminal activity, an Uber courier creating an app against company algorithms, and the balance between free speech and illicit content on social media platforms.
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Telegram's transition to a major news source raises concerns over balancing free speech with criminal activities.
OpenAI Seeks UAE Investment for Chip-Making Business
OpenAI is aiming to launch a chip-making business to reduce reliance on NVIDIA chips and requires significant funding. Talks are ongoing with Abu Dhabi-based fund MGX, backed by the UAE government, for investment. This move reflects a strategic shift towards self-sufficiency in chip manufacturing.
Telegram's Evolution Into a Complex Social Media Platform
Telegram's growth from an encrypted messaging app to a significant social media platform has attracted criminal elements and misinformation. The platform's CEO emphasizes free speech, leading to a mix of valuable and dubious content. As Telegram plans to go public, challenges lie in balancing its user base with potential advertisers' concerns over inappropriate content.
Armin Sami's Struggle Against Uber Eats Algorithm
Armin Sami, a gig worker, developed 'Uber Cheats' to address underpayment issues caused by Uber Eats algorithm decisions. By analyzing GPS data, he found discrepancies in payment for distances traveled. Despite facing challenges from Uber in removing his app, Sami's story highlights the need for accountability in algorithm-driven systems and sheds light on workers' concerns in the gig economy.
The UAE is in talks to invest in OpenAI’s chip- making business and an Uber courier makes an app to fight against the company’s algorithms. Plus, a look at how the encrypted messaging app Telegram has become both an important news source and a hotbed of criminal activity.
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Zach St. Louis, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.