Chapter
Improving Social Media Platforms
The discourse and quality of information on social media platforms could be improved by eliminating the use of bot accounts and requiring users to authenticate their identities. Governments are concerned that these platforms shape public opinion and disrupt the business model of politicians.
Clips
There are ways for social media platforms to improve the quality of information people receive, such as eliminating bot accounts and requiring users to verify their identity.
48:40 - 54:28 (05:48)
Summary
There are ways for social media platforms to improve the quality of information people receive, such as eliminating bot accounts and requiring users to verify their identity. The business model of social media platforms, which is driven towards clicks, has blurred the line of integrity for sources of information.
ChapterImproving Social Media Platforms
EpisodeE6: Big Tech antitrust aftermath, potential effects of an M&A clampdown on Silicon Valley & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Reddit could become the new Twitter or Facebook if it introduced a paid verification system for its users, allowing anonymous advertisers to purchase self-serve ads for low amounts on its platform.
54:28 - 56:52 (02:23)
Summary
Reddit could become the new Twitter or Facebook if it introduced a paid verification system for its users, allowing anonymous advertisers to purchase self-serve ads for low amounts on its platform.