This Week in Startups Reacting to SBF's ill-advised media tour + Disney's new in-house AI-based de-aging tool | E1625
Dec 2, 2022
Lon Harris, a streaming media expert, delves into Disney's groundbreaking AI-based de-aging technology and its implications for Hollywood. Meanwhile, Sam Bankman-Fried, the controversial former CEO of FTX, has his recent media appearances scrutinized for their questionable messaging and nervous demeanor. The discussion covers the responsibilities of venture capital in light of the FTX scandal and critiques media accountability in interviewing powerful figures. It's a thrilling mix of technology and ethics in the contemporary landscape.
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SBF's contrasting interviews
- Sam Bankman-Fried's recent interviews at DealBook and Good Morning America are analyzed.
- One interview was overly lenient, while the other held him accountable.
Interviewing a fraudster
- Directly address the alleged fraud in interviews, focusing on details like missing board members and financial controls.
- Avoid softball questions that give the interviewee an easy out.
Access journalism
- Access journalism can lead to overly cautious interviews.
- Interviewers may prioritize maintaining access over asking tough questions.
