Big Technology Podcast BuzzFeed Employs AI, Tesla Stock Goes Wild, Salesforce Is Challenged
Jan 27, 2023
Ranjan Roy, a Contributor at Margins, dives into the week’s hottest tech topics. BuzzFeed is reshaping content creation with AI, while tech companies face economic challenges. Tesla's stock sees wild fluctuations, reflecting broader market tensions. Salesforce is in the spotlight as it battles activist investors and navigates post-acquisition hurdles with Slack. There’s also chatter about Trump's return to Facebook and the ongoing scrutiny of Ticketmaster amid a Senate hearing, with implications for the ticketing industry.
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BuzzFeed's AI Gamble
- BuzzFeed will use AI to create content like quizzes and personalized content.
- Their stock jumped over 200% on the news, despite CNET's AI struggles.
AI in Media
- BuzzFeed's AI adoption signals a potential shift in content creation.
- While there are concerns, using AI for interactive content like quizzes presents an opportunity.
Tech's Economic Burden
- Tech industry layoffs contrast with positive economic indicators, suggesting tech absorbed the downturn.
- It is unclear whether the broader economy will experience similar pain.