Big Technology Podcast YouTubers on Russia’s Payroll, Ilya Raises $1 Billion, Founder Mode
Sep 6, 2024
Ranjan Roy, a tech expert from Margins, returns to discuss the startling news of Russian funding for YouTube network Tenet Media and its implications for American media narratives. He delves into the complexities of trust and the influence of foreign money on content creators. The conversation also touches on Brazil’s Twitter suspension and whether Elon Musk’s actions were justified. Additionally, Roy explores the emerging 'Founder Mode' in tech and how it contrasts with traditional management, emphasizing the evolving landscape of AI and social media influence.
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Russian Funding of YouTube Network
- The DOJ indicted funders of the YouTube network Tenet Media for receiving Russian money.
- Several prominent conservative YouTubers were part of this network, unknowingly promoting Russian interests.
Lack of Transparency in Influencer Marketing
- Ranjan Roy highlights the lack of disclosure regarding paid promotions and the potential problem of influencers accepting money to promote specific messages.
- He expresses relief that YouTube took down the channel.
Commentators' Dubious Behavior
- Alex describes how some commentators displayed dubious behavior by accepting large sums of money from an unknown entity.
- One commentator accepted money after being provided a flimsy one-pager about a supposed billionaire.