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Apr 18, 2025 • 8min
Mark Zuckerberg says TikTok slowed Meta’s growth
Plus - The latest viral ChatGPT trend is doing ‘reverse location search’ from photos; Instagram’s new Blend feature creates a custom reels feed for you and your friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2025 • 9min
TikTok begins testing Footnotes
TikTok is testing a new Footnotes feature to provide context for videos, aiming to tackle misinformation. Meanwhile, Google has taken a decisive step in the fight against ad fraud, suspending over 39 million accounts using AI technology. On the automotive front, Kia unveils its affordable EV4 sedan, targeting consumers looking for alternatives to the Tesla Model 3. Exciting developments are shaking up social media, advertising, and the electric vehicle market!
Apr 16, 2025 • 8min
Mark Zuckerberg once considered deleting all your Facebook friends
Plus - OpenAI is reportedly developing its own X-like social media platform; Waymo and Uber prepare to launch robotaxi service in Atlanta this summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2025 • 6min
Google Classroom gives teachers an AI feature for quiz questions
Plus -Blue Origin’s all-female crew, including Katy Perry, successfully launched; Nvidia says it plans to manufacture some AI chips in the US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 12, 2025 • 7min
ChatGPT became the most downloaded app globally in March
Plus, ex-OpenAI staffers file amicus brief opposing the company’s for-profit transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2025 • 8min
YouTube rolls out a free AI music-making tool
Canva is getting AI image generation, interactive coding, spreadsheets, and more; WhatsApp introduces new features across chats, calls, and channels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 10, 2025 • 9min
MIT study finds that AI doesn’t, in fact, have values
Plus - YouTube expands its ‘likeness’ detection technology to a handful of top creators; Samsung’s SmartThings app gets more home automation capabilities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 9, 2025 • 8min
Amazon unveils a new AI voice model
Plus - No, Stripe is not becoming a bank; Snapchat rolls out Sponsored AI Lenses for brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 8, 2025 • 7min
Analyst says Apple, Tesla have biggest exposure to Trump’s tariffs
Plus - Shopify CEO tells teams to consider using AI before growing headcount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 5, 2025 • 6min
Trump fires head of National Security Agency and Cyber Command
Plus - Automakers jump on Tesla’s brand woes with discount EV offers; OpenAI says it’ll release o3 after all, delays GPT-5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
