#37: TikTok's Latest Crisis, Elon's Emails, AI Monopolies

Published: March 8, 2024, 10 a.m.

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A new idea for how to "ban" TikTok is gaining steam in D.C. while Elon (again) makes wakes. Plus, what the AI and ridesharing wars have in common.

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Takeaways

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  • The ban on TikTok and the regulation of Chinese apps are ongoing topics of discussion.
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  • Apple could play a significant role in creating controls for parents to limit app usage, including Chinese apps.
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  • Google has already taken steps to limit Chinese app access.
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  • The US-China relationship and co-dependence pose challenges in addressing national security concerns.
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  • More sophisticated and targeted regulatory approaches are needed to effectively address these issues. The ban on TikTok raises concerns about national security risks and the influence of Chinese-owned apps on American youth.
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  • ByteDance's revenue growth highlights the company's success and the potential impact of a TikTok ban on its business.
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  • Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI raises questions about the organization's mission and the transition from nonprofit to for-profit.
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  • The influence of Elon Musk on the tech news cycle and the perception of his companies is a topic of discussion.
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  • The future of electric vehicles faces challenges such as range anxiety and competition from other countries. Charging electric vehicles can be a challenge for some individuals, leading to discussions about alternative solutions.
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  • Roving superchargers are a potential solution to address range anxiety and charging issues for EVs.
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  • The AI venture capital race is compared to the ride-hailing wars, with concerns about market concentration and smaller investors being boxed out.
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  • PCC: Who was the highest paid actor in 2023?
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Chapters

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00:00 Introduction and Ban on TikTok

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03:15 Regulating Chinese Apps

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08:54 Apple's Role in Controlling Apps

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16:21 Proposed Bill and Apple's Dilemma

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18:18 Sophistication of Regulatory Efforts

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19:07 The TikTok Ban

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21:13 ByteDance's Revenue Growth

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22:25 National Security Risks

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26:19 Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI

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28:01 The Influence of Elon Musk

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37:33 The Future of EVs

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39:44 Charging Electric Vehicles

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40:12 Alternative Solutions

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40:46 The Future of EVs

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41:20 Roving Superchargers

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42:07 AI Venture Capital Race

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43:13 Pop Culture: Highest-Paid Actors

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45:40 Market Concentration in AI

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52:31 Upcoming Events: Oscars and Tennis Tournament

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