This Week in Startups E1083 News: Trump considers TikTok ban, Twitter leaks subscription platform, Clubhouse drama, Harvard price gouging & more with Morgan DeBaun & Alex Wilhelm
Jul 9, 2020
Morgan DeBaun, CEO of Blavity, shares her insights on media challenges during the pandemic and the push for corporate accountability in supporting Black employees. Alex Wilhelm dives into the implications of TikTok's potential ban and Twitter's shift towards subscription models, exploring how this could transform user engagement. They discuss the importance of diversity in tech, the disconnect between education costs and access, and the narratives that shape media perception in the tech industry.
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Gen Z Trolls Trump
- Gen Z orchestrated a prank on Trump's Tulsa rally using TikTok, inflating registration numbers and embarrassing him with low turnout.
- This highlights Gen Z's tech-savviness and their willingness to challenge authority.
TikTok Ban Considerations
- TikTok faces potential ban in the US due to security concerns over its Chinese ownership and alleged data sharing with the Chinese government.
- This raises questions about data privacy, national security, and the influence of Chinese apps.
Testing TikTok Censorship
- Test TikTok's censorship policies by posting content about Tiananmen Square and track its visibility.
- Use the hashtag #TiananmenSquare to gauge the platform's true level of control.