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Platformer

Casey Newton
Platformer
AI Productivity Paradox
Voice Cloning
Social Media
Mental Health
Moltbook
Anthropic
Workslop
Openclaw
AI Agents
AI Journalism
GROK
AI Technology
Teens
Crypto
Social Networks
Claudella
Meta
Youtube
Instagram

Weekly audio updates at the intersection of tech and democracy. From Casey Newton.

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AI safety researchers have long worried that a government would seek to use AI for domestic surveillance and autonomous killing. The Pentagon’s fight with Anthropic threatens to make it a reality.

Read the newsletter here: www.platformer.new... more

Testifying before a jury in LA, Mark Zuckerberg makes the case that platform design is about free expression. But the walls are closing in on Section 230.

Read the newsletter here: www.platformer.news/the-infinite-scroll-goes-on-trial/

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A lawsuit that begins in LA this week, along with a new investigation into TikTok by the European Commission, could change social apps forever.

Read the newsletter here: www.platformer.news/social-media-addiction-trial-eu-tiktok-investigatio... more

Anxiety about AI replacing entry-level jobs is on the rise. Could a state-of-the-art chatbot do the job of a Platformer fellow?

Read the newsletter here: www.platformer.news/journalism-job-automation-claude/

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This series provides insightful discussions on technology's impact on society, exploring a range of topics from AI developments to social media implications. With episodes focused on trending tech issues, listeners can expect a critical analysis of innovations like new social networks and voice cloning technology, while the implications for privacy, security, and mental health are frequently explored. Each episode encourages a thoughtful consideration of the evolving relationship between technology and democratic values, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the intersection of tech and social issues.

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