Episode
A Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback
1:01:49
Published: Fri Feb 03 2023
Description
TikTok is opening up a “Transparency and Accountability Center” to try to win over skeptics. Is the company’s strategy working? Then, the origin story of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and how the company kicked off an A.I. arms race.Plus: A co-founder of Instagram, Kevin Systrom, hopes to make a “TikTok for text.”On today’s episode:Kevin Systrom is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Instagram.Additional reading:TikTok is taking a more aggressive approach toward lobbying.Inside OpenAI’s race to build ChatGPT.Kevin Systrom is starting a new A.I.-powered news app.
Chapters
TikTok's Transparency Center is a space for journalists, lawmakers, and regulators to learn about the app's algorithm and content moderation.
00:00 - 03:57 (03:57)
Summary
TikTok's Transparency Center is a space for journalists, lawmakers, and regulators to learn about the app's algorithm and content moderation. The center features LED screens displaying TikTok content, conference rooms named after viral moments, and more.
EpisodeA Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback
PodcastHard Fork
A TikTok video depicted the experience of swiping through TikTok while standing inside of a bodega's refrigerator case, raising concerns of harassment towards employees.
03:57 - 08:42 (04:45)
Summary
A TikTok video depicted the experience of swiping through TikTok while standing inside of a bodega's refrigerator case, raising concerns of harassment towards employees.
EpisodeA Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback
PodcastHard Fork
Controversial content is not hard coded into algorithms that promote certain posts but rather how likely it is to keep users on the app.
08:42 - 15:01 (06:19)
Summary
Controversial content is not hard coded into algorithms that promote certain posts but rather how likely it is to keep users on the app. Although transparency is helpful, it is only a partial solution to better understanding how social media algorithms work.
EpisodeA Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback
PodcastHard Fork
The popular short-video app, TikTok’s US content-moderation practices and its connections to China are raising concerns especially about the app's accessibility to China’s authorities who demand user data, as well as the moderating choices and censorship of content.
15:01 - 21:23 (06:22)
Summary
The popular short-video app, TikTok’s US content-moderation practices and its connections to China are raising concerns especially about the app's accessibility to China’s authorities who demand user data, as well as the moderating choices and censorship of content. There are demands for TikTok to make its Chinese ownership clear and to address concerns openly and honestly.
EpisodeA Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback
PodcastHard Fork
OpenAI is set to release GPT-4 in 2023 along with a series of chatbots, but the speed at which these chatbots are being created and launched is causing controversy within the company and the AI research community.
21:23 - 31:29 (10:05)
Summary
OpenAI is set to release GPT-4 in 2023 along with a series of chatbots, but the speed at which these chatbots are being created and launched is causing controversy within the company and the AI research community.
EpisodeA Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback
PodcastHard Fork
OpenAI's big project this year is to launch GPT-4, and the company is competing with its nonprofit roots.
31:29 - 38:16 (06:47)
Summary
OpenAI's big project this year is to launch GPT-4, and the company is competing with its nonprofit roots. According to the company's charter, they specifically say that they will stop what they're doing and help other tech companies or research labs that get close to AGI.
EpisodeA Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback
PodcastHard Fork
The co-founders of Instagram, who sold their app to Facebook for a billion dollars, see a potential for the use of large language models by apps in the future, as they help morph newsreaders into virtual assistants, and this path may pave the way for other apps as well.
38:16 - 44:05 (05:49)
Summary
The co-founders of Instagram, who sold their app to Facebook for a billion dollars, see a potential for the use of large language models by apps in the future, as they help morph newsreaders into virtual assistants, and this path may pave the way for other apps as well.
EpisodeA Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback
PodcastHard Fork
The launch of new social networks with questionable utility is becoming increasingly common in the tech world, with many platforms prioritizing social functions over practical considerations.
44:05 - 48:15 (04:09)
Summary
The launch of new social networks with questionable utility is becoming increasingly common in the tech world, with many platforms prioritizing social functions over practical considerations. This approach, however, is often not conducive to the long-term success of the product.
EpisodeA Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback
PodcastHard Fork
The media industry has been reluctant to form partnerships with Silicon Valley companies to distribute content, due to past failed promises and concerns about revenue sharing.
48:15 - 54:25 (06:10)
Summary
The media industry has been reluctant to form partnerships with Silicon Valley companies to distribute content, due to past failed promises and concerns about revenue sharing. However, there is potential for success if technology platforms prioritize their content over advertising revenues.
EpisodeA Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback
PodcastHard Fork
The Artifact News App will explain the news to users, helping them get caught up on areas of significant interest.
54:25 - 59:33 (05:07)
Summary
The Artifact News App will explain the news to users, helping them get caught up on areas of significant interest. The app aims to create meaningful value for people by helping them learn about the world.
EpisodeA Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback
PodcastHard Fork
Hard Fork delivers the latest news and updates in the world of technology, complete with a team of talented individuals producing the show.
59:33 - 1:01:03 (01:30)
Summary
Hard Fork delivers the latest news and updates in the world of technology, complete with a team of talented individuals producing the show.