TechCrunch Daily Crunch Mark Zuckerberg teases a 2025 return to ‘OG Facebook’
Jan 31, 2025
Mark Zuckerberg hints at a nostalgic return to the roots of Facebook in 2025, aiming to win over younger users amidst fierce competition from TikTok. Meanwhile, Silicon Valley grapples with DeepSeek's ground-breaking AI innovations, stirring both excitement and concern. Amazon's decision to increase prices for its Music Unlimited service adds fuel to debates about streaming profitability and competition. It's a fast-paced dive into tech trends reshaping our digital landscape!
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DeepSeek Disrupts AI Landscape
- DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab, released open-source AI models rivaling those of Meta and Google.
- This has sparked concerns in the U.S. about China's AI advancement and potential IP theft.
Amazon Music Price Hike
- Amazon increased prices for its Music Unlimited subscriptions, aligning with Spotify's recent price hike.
- This makes Amazon's and Spotify's individual plans more costly than YouTube Music and Apple Music.
Zuckerberg's Facebook Refresh
- Mark Zuckerberg plans a "return to OG Facebook" in 2025 to attract younger users.
- Declining interest among young people poses a challenge, with Gen Z favoring TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.