April 11, 2025 • 58 mins
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📱 Apple delays Siri AI upgrade amid competition and slowing iPhone sales—what does it mean for Apple’s future in voice tech? 🚗 Tesla’s VP of Software Engineering resigns after 12 years—how will this impact Tesla’s roadmap? 💵 iPhone prices may hit $2,300 due to new tariffs—what’s the fallout for consumers? 🇮🇳 Indian court vs. Wikipedia—big implications for online content regulation. 📉 TikTok deal stalls over China’s objections—will the app survive U.S. pressure? 🎮 Scotland launches esports qualifications—gaming just leveled up in education! 💰 Investors battle to buy TikTok before the U.S. deadline—who will win? 🎮 Nintendo cancels Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S.—tariffs strike again. 📚 Authors protest Meta over AI training—copyright in the age of AI. 🛡️ Roblox adds parental controls—a step toward safer play. 🔥 Vape battery causes garbage truck fire—the dangers of improper battery disposal. 🚍 UK wraps driverless bus trial—a look into the future of public transport. 🚨 Woman convicted for 4-year online stalking—a wake-up call on digital safety. 🧠AI, trade wars & tech ethics dominate global headlines—what it means for all of us.
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Hi everyone, I'm John Seymour, the host of
The JMOR Tech Talk Show and Inspirations
for Your Life.
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Hey guys, welcome.
It is John Seymour here, serial entrepreneur.
You are tuned into The JMOR Tech
Talk Show.
Today is Friday.
This is April 11th, 2025, and welcome to
the show, everyone.
It's so great to have you here with
me.
Our title for this week's show, I know
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you're wanting to know what that is.
It's Tech Tension, From AI Wars to Tariff
Shocks, series four, show number 15.
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to invite you guys to maybe head off
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Well, The JMOR Tech Talk Show today
has got some great things to share with
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you.
We're going to dive into some of the
hottest topics and trends in the tech world
today.
From major corporate shifts to global tech ethics,
we've got you covered with insightful analysis and
updates.
So let's get started.
Come on, get back from the kitchen.
Well, first thing on the agenda is Apple.
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Yes, Apple actually delays a series AI update
amid the rising competition and slowing iPhone sales.
Apple's much-anticipated upgrade to Siri has been
unfortunately delayed, causing ripples in the AI industry.
With competition heating up and iPhone sales slowing
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down, how will Apple continue to dominate in
the voice-assisted market?
Well, I think the big challenge with all
this is that Apple's really got a lot
of work ahead of them.
They're not going to just continue to sale
as easy as they did.
With a lot of people, I would say,
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frustrated with what's going on, the question is,
what is Apple going to do?
Is it going to change delivery times?
Is it going to give people more incentive
to get Apple?
Or is it going to drive people away
from Apple?
I think that's a big concern of so
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many people out there and so many different
media and news outlets.
They don't know what to do.
People don't know whether they should buy Apple
or whether they should sell.
And that's kind of a little bit of
a conundrum today and many days.
But Apple had been having some challenges in
the past.
And a new survey shows that 73%
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of users who would be fine without Apple
intelligence is one way, while the interest in
AI driven interfaces is growing among Android users,
which is an interesting little quinky dink.
Competitors like Google and Amazon have already launched
advanced AI assistants, putting pressure on Apple to
catch up.
And that's really what it's coming down to.
It's the fact that they don't want to
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be the only guys on the block that
don't have AI.
And so more advanced Siri features with AI
are going to take years.
Apple intelligence is aiming to make Siri more
conversational and capable of handling complex requests.
But ladies and gentlemen, this is not going
to happen overnight.
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Consumers might be a little excited about Apple's
intelligence.
While Apple refines its Apple AI strategy, competitors
are moving ahead of them.
Like I said, Google and Gemini Live and
Amazon introducing Alexa Plus, a generative AI powered
assistant.
Despite Apple's AI push, consumers' interest appears limited.
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It's like a little bit under the surface,
if you will.
And maybe you're wondering right now, like John,
like what's Apple really going to do?
And I think it's a conundrum.
You know, Apple, the world's most valuable tech
company, is facing several challenges, including like I
said, the delays in advancing its Siri AI
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assistant and growing competition in the AI space.
Initially set to roll out an upgraded Siri
with personalized app integrated features, Apple postponed the
release, raising concerns about its position in the
AI race.
Meanwhile, Apple is also dealing with declining sales
in China and the tariffs on the imports
and stagnation in iPhone growth.
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While experts express concern, Apple's strong user base
and its efforts to diversify with services and
wearables may help maintain its market dominance.
However, its success though in the AI world
remains crucial if they want to continue to
grow in the future.
So I know they're very concerned about that.
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That's pretty obvious.
And Tesla, Tesla's VP of software decides to,
well, check out.
Yeah, he decides to just leave.
And I think a lot of people don't
realize like, you know, what's happening or why
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things are happening.
But the big news, ladies and gentlemen, is
that this is a problem.
Tesla's software engineering head departs.
Tesla's vice president of software engineering, David Lau,
who has been with the company now well
over 12 years, announced recently that he's stepping
down.
According to Bloomberg News, Lau, who has led
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the team, is responsible for Tesla's vehicle software,
cloud services, and manufacturing systems since 2017.
And it's interesting that he's leaving.
His departure follows a public role alongside CEO
Elon Musk in a 2023 event showcasing Tesla's
leadership team.
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Now, Tesla's stock also saw a little bit
of a drop significantly, closing 10% lower
due to escalating trade tensions with China over
US tariffs.
And I have a hunch this is probably
why he left.
So I mean, the head of engineering leaves
Tesla.
What are they going to do?
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They could have some far challenging implications for
the company's software innovation and future projects.
What does this mean for Tesla's roadmap?
I mean, I don't know if Tesla knows
themselves.
They're a back plan.
Do they know what they're doing?
So what is Tesla going to do now
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with losing their VP of engineering?
This is one of their top talent people,
and he left just about six days ago.
Now, does this indicate something's going on with
Tesla?
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Is something major going to transpire?
I don't know.
It's interesting that he left, like I told
you, right around the time of the decline
and with the tariffs going in full force.
So we're going to have to just kind
of keep an eye on this, guys, and
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see what's going to happen and if they're
going to do something.
I don't know.
I don't know the answer for that, but
I know right now that a lot of
people are very concerned with the fact that
Tesla's VP of software engineering has just kind
of flew the coop.
All right.
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And in other very, very important news, I
think something that this is going to definitely
wake everyone up, if anyone was sleeping, Trump
tariffs fuel fear of the trade war.
Ouch.
And a $2,300 iPhone plus tax or
more.
President Donald Trump's new tariffs have sparked fears
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of global trade war, triggering sharp declines in
financial markets and threatening a potential recession.
Countries like Canada, China, and the European Union
have vowed retaliation.
While Japan described the situation as a national
crisis, the tariffs could raise the cost of
consumer goods, such as a high-end iPhone,
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as I said, as much as $2,300
plus tax or more, leading to concerns over
inflation and further strain on supply chains.
Analysis have raised the chance of a global
recession now to 60%, citing economic uncertainty and
a significant risk to trade.
Meanwhile, US companies are scrambling now to adjust
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to the new trade barriers, with some automakers
already announcing job cuts.
Despite mixed messages from the White House, the
tariffs are expected to cause widespread disruption to
both the United States and global economics.
Now, the question that everybody's asking is, will,
this is a great question, will Trump lower
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the tariffs?
It's hard to say.
They had some speculation that they might reduce
the GDP by about 8% and wages
by 7%.
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This is a big problem.
Just recently, Trump said he was backing down
on most tariffs for 90 days, but raises
rates on Chinese imports to 125%, ouch.
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So facing a global market meltdown, President Donald
Trump abruptly backed down his tariffs just recently,
but raised the tax rate on Chinese imports
to 125%.
It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what
had been an unprecedented trade war between the
United States and most of the world to
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a showdown between the US and China.
The S&P 500 stock index jumped more
than 7% after the announcement, but the
drama over Trump's tariffs will now be prolonged
as the administration engages in negotiations that could
cause uncertainties to persist in the whole world
economy.
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Trump posted on his True Social recently that
because more than 75 countries had reached out
to the US government for trade talks and
have not retaliated in meaningful ways, I have
decided to authorize a 90 day pause and
substantially lower reciprocal tariffs during this period of
10% also effective immediately.
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So that's a pretty good thing, right?
But the question is, what's going to happen?
Trump later told reporters that he pulled back
on many global tariffs, but not on China
because people were, as he said, yippy and
afraid, adding that while he expected to reach
deals that nothing's over yet.
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The president said he had been watching the
bond market and that people were getting a
little queasy, but after his tariff pause, Trump
described the bond market is beautiful once again.
It seemed impossible to fully deny the pressure
created by the volatile financial markets.
And it's something how just his change really
got the world, especially the United States, to
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be a lot more positive about what was
going to happen.
So we'll have to see.
But I'm happy that he decided to make
this last minute change.
And in the Indian world, the Indian court
orders Wikipedia to remove, yes, to remove something
very, very important.
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And this is something that you would not
have expected, all right, to remove the defamatory
content.
Yes, the Indian court has ordered Wikimedia to
remove defamatory content about Annie from Wikipedia.
After Annie sued over a description calling it
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a government propaganda tool, quote unquote.
The court ruled the statements harmed Annie's reputation.
Wikimedia is challenging similar orders in India, raising
concerns over free speech.
Annie is seeking damages and an apology with
the case adding to ongoing disputes over content
removal involving tech platforms like X, formerly we
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all know as Twitter.
So I think a lot of this is
making people aware.
And it's funny, guys, how everything seems to
happen over in China, right, and happen in
India and all these things.
And I think when we get to know
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what's happening, we hopefully have more of a
pulse, OK?
We hopefully have more of a pulse.
And that pulse could be something that is
pretty amazing, guys, really, really amazing.
And what does it mean for platforms like
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Wikipedia and how it might affect global efforts
to regulate online content?
I think there'll be a lot of legal
ramifications and it might signal for the future
of digital journalism.
That could happen.
It could happen.
And more news about our friends over at
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TikTok.
What is going on with that platform, guys?
The TikTok deal stalls due to China's objection
tied to tariffs.
The TikTok saga continues as the proposed deal
with the U.S. companies stalls due to
China's objections.
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The involvement of tariffs and political tensions has
complicated the potential sale of TikTok's U.S.
operations division, leaving the future of the popular
app, let's say, uncertain.
So how is this going to affect things
that are going on in the world, especially
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for companies with global operations?
And can they find a resolution?
Or is this the end of the TikTok's
reign in the United States?
I don't know.
I don't know if Donald Trump wants TikTok
or doesn't.
TikTok is claiming that the reason that they
didn't basically sell, they had a buyer, a
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U.S. buyer, was because of the tariffs.
But Trump has just relinquished the tariffs, but
he hasn't changed it on China.
So is he going to change it on
the product?
I don't know.
But it's still a mystery.
When, and this is the question, when will
TikTok sell to the U.S.? It's a
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big challenge.
They've got till June 19th, right?
They give them 75 more days.
But really, they get panicky around June 18th
at 10 p.m., because that's when they
typically will shut everything down.
We'll have to see, guys.
I talked to a lot of people on
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TikTok and some off TikTok, and some are
like, I really don't care.
And some are like, oh my gosh, if
I lose TikTok, like I'm going to lose
air.
I might be able to breathe.
I don't know.
And here's an interesting one.
Scottish students can now earn qualifications in esports,
an exciting shift for the gaming world.
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Who knew that esports would be an academic
-approved subject you could get credit for?
Scottish students now have the opportunity to earn
formal qualifications in esports.
This move reflects the growing recognition of gaming
as a legitimate career path and educational focus.
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Would you ever believe that playing a game
would make you money?
Esports has become a multibillion-dollar industry, and
now students can pursue degrees and qualifications that
could lead to careers in game design, broadcasting,
and even professional esports.
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The question right now, and this is a
really, really good question, how much can a
graduate graduate make in esports?
How much?
Well, the average salary for an esports manager
is $97,500.
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Once they've established themselves, it is for common
professional players to earn anywhere from $48,000
to $76,000.
Top tier players can earn several million dollars
a year.
So, the money has people interested.
Teams will also share profits from merchandise sales,
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media rights, and sponsorship deals.
Salary ranges esports teams pay players an average
of $50,000 to $300,000 annually.
Is esports a good degree?
Well, on a course like this, with its
live streaming that you've seen and we're talking
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about and marketing skills, these are skills that
you could take to other industries such as
traditional events, traditional broadcasting as well.
You could take that knowledge and learn from
it and do a lot of other things
with video games.
So esports play pretty well and they pay
well.
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The majority of esports team salaries are across
the board, as we said.
But can you make a living off esports?
Yes, you can.
As I said, those numbers are pretty healthy.
And so, just being able to understand esports
and then people say to me, John, you
know, what do I need to know to
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be having an esports degree?
Well, it's going to depend, right?
To pursue an esports degree, you should understand
the fundamentals of the industry, including esports management,
event management, media production, and game design.
You also need to develop some skills in
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the areas like communication, writing, and potentially, yes,
computer-related subjects like digital design and programming.
So this is like a whole new career
path and we're probably going to see stuff
like this rolling out in the United States,
probably.
Not yet, but I think it's on the
beaten path and we're definitely going to see
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that.
So these are students that were learning esports
at the Scottish Borders schools in Selkirk High
School in the Scottish Borders.
They introduced a national progression award called the
NPA in esports with seven students enrolled in
the program.
Qualification, which is equivalent to a higher level,
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provides an overview of esports industry covering its
history and the opportunities within the multi-billion
pound global sector.
The course seems to serve as a stepping
stone for students interested in pursuing careers in
esports.
One of the students, Alfie, initially found the
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course surprising, but has since become excited about
the potential of this growing industry.
I think it's going to be an interesting
field.
Very interesting.
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And by thinking of that field, I think
the most important thing is to realize that
money could be made anywhere, right?
You could be in your pajamas at home
making money, right?
You could be on the beach.
It's not where you are, it's actually what
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you're doing.
So with a laptop, a tablet, and some
people only need an iPhone or an Android
and they can be making money.
I think you need at least a tablet
because it's kind of hard to do things
just on the iPhone itself or on a
mobile device alone.
But I see a lot of potential in
this field.
And I see more fields like esports opening
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up because they want to give people the
ability to tap new markets.
And esports is something that is definitely very
new.
The question you might be asking is, when
will esports, and it's a good question, be
a degree in the US?
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Well, it's already established in the US.
Several universities offer bachelor's degrees in esports, including
programs like esports management, production, as well as
more specialized tracks within those specific degrees.
Some of these universities are announced are Harrisburg
University, American Military University, University of North Dakota,
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American Public University, and University of New Haven
already offer esports degrees.
And these programs, as I mentioned, they cover
a diverse set of aspects of the esports
industry.
Esports can open doors to various roles, including
player, coach, team, manager, marketing specialist, content creator,
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and so much more.
Many universities also offer esports related certificates and
shorter programs for those interested in the field,
even if they don't want this as a
full-time degree.
And maybe this might just be a, I
don't know, a side hustle or a second
job.
But with the numbers that you're making, it's
pretty substantial for some people to consider this
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their primary income.
So seven esports degrees have been announced.
You have the University of California now in
Irvine, the Division of Continuing Education offers a
field, the Capital Technology University, Bachelor of Science
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in Esports Management, Oklahoma City University, Bachelor of
Esports Management, Central Maine Community College, AAS in
Esports Management, University of New Haven, BSC in
Esports and Gaming, Goldie-Becom College, Bachelor of
Science in Esports and Gaming Administration, and Full
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Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Game Business
and Esports.
Wow.
So a Bachelor of Science for esports?
That's interesting.
We'll have to see what's going to happen,
but the world is changing.
And ladies and gentlemen, we've got more flack
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on TikTok.
Yes, we do.
So the question right now is who is
trying to buy TikTok?
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for
TikTok to be sold or face a potential
ban in the United States, granting them an
extra 75 days extension until June 19th.
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So it'll be June 18th at 10 PM
is when they'll probably shut down.
This follows a bipartisan law mandating that ByteDance,
TikTok's Chinese parent company, sells the app due
to national security concerns about user data access
by the Chinese government, which ByteDance denies.
Several major investors, including Amazon now, Elon Musk,
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Larry Ellison, Mr. Beast, and there's others, have
shown some significant interest in purchasing TikTok.
If no deal is reached by the new
deadline, TikTok could be removed from app stores.
If the sale fails, rival platforms like Instagram
Reels and YouTube Shorts may gain a lot
more traction, while Amazon's Twitch and other Chinese
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owned platforms could benefit as well.
But I just think we're just going to
have to wait and see what happens, you
know, and how will these competing bids shape
the future of the app?
We've talked right now that, what were they
saying, just to give you the accurate cost,
the value of TT is $200 billion with
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the algorithm, okay, $200 billion, okay?
And so, if we don't get the algorithm
and we just do it as a, you
know, we just buy it, but we have
to create our own algorithm, it'll take some
time, then it's only worth $40 billion.
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And many of the people in the United
States have said they probably want to create
their own algorithm, but if they create their
own algorithm, is that going to affect who
comes up on the For You page?
Will there still be a For You page?
Is TikTok still going to be TikTok, or
is it going to be totally different?
I don't know.
Is it going to stay the same?
We'll have to see.
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So, that deadline is coming, and if you're
wondering how many days till basically June, it's
June 19th, June 19th, 2025.
You basically have, guys, 69 days, but I'm
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really going to say you have 68, because
we all know they're going to probably shut
it down at 10 p.m. on the
18th.
That's a big challenge for a lot of
people.
The question everyone asks me is, what will
people do if they ban TikTok permanently?
Well, they do.
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If TikTok were banned permanently, users would no
longer be able to access the app in
the United States, as it would be removed
from the app stores and inaccessible to users.
Some users might explore workarounds like VPNs to
appear to be in a different location, but
this is not guaranteed to work, and if
TikTok finds out, well, they might actually ban
your account permanently.
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Additionally, TikTok could choose to shut down the
app entirely, preventing access to even, if it
is not technically banned.
And so, loss of access removed from the
app store, potential VPN workarounds, although that may
not work, and TikTok could choose to proactively
shut the app down.
The question you might be asking is, how
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much money does TikTok make from the U
.S.? That's what everyone always wants to know.
So, TikTok contributes significantly to the U.S.
economy.
A 2023 report indicated that small-medium business
investments in TikTok, including paid advertising and free
services, drove nearly $15 billion in revenue and
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contributed $24.2 billion to the U.S.
GDP.
This includes the economic benefits generated by the
7 million small businesses using the platform.
But TikTok's algorithm keeps changing.
There are nice people on TikTok.
There are some not nice people on TikTok.
I remember being on the other day, and
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we were doing a battle, and introduced myself
to the lady.
She seemed very nice.
She was actually from New York.
I'm from New Jersey.
And all of a sudden, she won the
battle, and then she ignored me.
She said, I want you to get off
my screen.
I'm like, how rude.
Really, really rude.
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And how many of you out there play
Nintendo?
Well, Nintendo cancels the U.S. Switch 2
pre-orders due to tariffs.
In another blow to the gaming world, Nintendo
has canceled pre-orders for the highly anticipated
U.S. release of the Switch 2 due
to rising tariffs.
The tariffs on technology products are forcing companies
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to reassess their pricing and distribution strategies, leaving
consumers disappointed and uncertain about the release of
the next generation console.
What does this mean for Nintendo's U.S.
market?
Shares.
Well, it could majorly affect them.
They could possibly lose a lot of profit.
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So the question right now you might be
asking is, when will Nintendo reship again?
Um, as I said, they delayed it.
Um, they're delaying it till June 5th, and
it's still unchanged.
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Nintendo's going to provide an updated timeline for
pre-orders at a later date.
Pre-orders have already launched in the United
Kingdom.
So it's interesting, right, that this is getting
so much press, right?
Um, until it happens, um, a lot of
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people are focusing on the Switch 2 pre
-orders in the UK since the console has
been in stock at regular intervals.
Um, and so, um, there was one person,
um, who picked up their first Switch the
year it released and hasn't put it down
since and says that they'll only grab the
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OLED model.
A handheld fanatic and longtime deal hunter has
been tracking pre-orders and tough to find
stock for the last five years, starting off
with the PS5, Xbox, Series X.
I know how this runs by now, is
what you probably are saying.
The retailers are watching the signs.
I still have my Wii Fit.
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But the question is, are they doing this
because of a supply and demand?
Are they doing it because of the tariffs?
I think it's a little bit of both.
I think they want to have some control.
And ladies and gentlemen, I don't know if
you know this, but authors are protesting Meta's
use of their work for AI training.
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As AI continues to evolve, ethical concerns surrounding
its development are heating up.
A group of authors has taken legal action
against Meta for using their copyrighted works without
permission to train the AI systems.
This brings to light significant questions about copyright
laws and how AI companies are accessing and
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utilizing digital content.
I think a lot of people don't realize
what's happening and how, you know, Google and
all like Meta.
I don't think they realize the implications.
But people are slowly starting to understand what's
going on and why it's going on.
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I think that's a big deal for a
lot of people.
And it might be causing some confusion.
It might be.
Right?
And that confusion is probably going to be
there for a while.
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So we'll have to keep our eyes peeled
on that, guys, and let you know what's
happening.
And Roblox.
You remember not too long ago, the CEO
said before that if you feel that Roblox
is a security concern for your children, then
take them off the platform, he said.
Right?
Roblox now adds new parental controls to not
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only block games and friends, and this is
all in response to growing concerns about safety
on the platform.
Roblox has added new parental controls that allow
parents to block specific games and friends as
one of the most popular online platforms for
kids and teens.
Roblox is taking steps to ensure its users
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are safe and protected.
And so the question everyone always asks me
is, does Roblox make money?
And Roblox generates significant revenue.
It remains unprofitable with a consolidated net loss
of $21.1 million in Q4 2024.
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So if Roblox is not profitable, why do
they stay in business?
The company has been investigating and improving its
search and discovery algorithms and encouraging frequent content
updates from top developers.
These efforts aim to match users with more
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relevant and engaging pieces of the system.
But the question everybody wants to know is,
why doesn't Roblox make a profit?
Well, Roblox isn't probably because it reinvests heavily
into growth.
They spend a lot on servers to handle
the massive scale.
How do they stay in business?
In-game purchases play a significant role in
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Roblox's revenue stream.
With millions of users on the platform, the
opportunities for developers to monetize their games are
immense.
Developers can create, sell various in-game items
such as clothing, accessories, and special abilities using
Robux, which is their currency.
The question everyone always asks me is, when
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will Roblox be profitable?
You know, the high end of Roblox 2025's
outlook implied an adjusted EBITA growth of only
$85 million.
In 2024, the increase went to $350 million
as the firm swung to profitability.
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But they claim they're still not profitable.
Has Roblox ever been profitable?
Roblox remains unprofitable.
The company posted, like I said, many of
their earnings.
And the question I want to know is,
how long will Roblox exist without profits?
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Um, that's a good question.
The question I want to ask is, when
does Roblox expect to be in a profit?
When?
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We don't know.
Roblox has some debt.
Um, it shows that Roblox, from the research,
had in 2024 of December, $1.1 billion
in debt.
About the same as the year before.
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However, its balance sheet shows it holds $2
.41 billion in cash.
So it actually has a $1.40 billion
net cash.
So, the thing I don't understand is, why
does Roblox stay in business if they keep
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losing money?
Why?
There's got to be something else going on.
They're the biggest in the world, but you
can't just operate for years and not make
money.
Right?
They're publicly trading.
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I just feel like there's something else going
on.
Is there a reason?
The question I'm going to ask is, will
Roblox ever be profitable?
So, just because a company isn't profitable doesn't
mean it doesn't pay its staff.
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That's probably one of the big things you
need to understand.
It's down to net after they paid everybody.
Lithium ion battery from vape causes a fire
in a garbage truck.
A startling incident occurred when a lithium ion
battery from a vape caused a fire in
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a garbage truck.
As more devices with lithium ion batteries flood
the market, these incidents are becoming more common.
The danger of improperly disposed batteries is real.
And this fire highlights the need for better
disposal protocols and safety measures.
So, understanding, and this is a very good
question for everyone here, how should we dispose
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of lithium batteries?
Most people don't know.
But lithium ion batteries and devices containing these
batteries should not go in the household garbage
or recycling bins.
They can cause fires, as we've just seen,
at landfills and recycling centers.
Instead, lithium ion batteries should be taken to
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separate recycling or household hazardous waste collection points.
And so, you can find them around your
area.
People ask me, does Home Depot take lithium
batteries for recycle?
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And so, Home Depot does accept lithium batteries
for recycling.
They partner with Call to Recycle, a non
-profit battery recycling program, to offer free in
-store drop-off locations for rechargeable batteries, including
lithium ion batteries.
The program accepts rechargeable batteries, including those from
cell phones, laptops, and other portable devices that
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weigh up to 11 pounds and are under
300 watt hours.
So, you can find a Call to Recycle
drop-off bin at many Home Depot locations,
usually near the entrance.
So, does Lowe's do battery recycling?
And so, Lowe's offers a recycling center, but
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not all of them have it.
It seems like there's more at Home Depot,
okay?
Lowe's recycling center specifically accepts rechargeable batteries.
It's recommended, though, that you check to see
if they will take them back, like CFL
bulbs and things like that.
All right.
So, very interesting about this stuff, guys.
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Very, very, very interesting.
And a UK driverless bus trial concludes targeting
reduced human error.
A major, yes, milestone has been reached with
conclusion of a UK trial for driverless buses,
which could revolutionize public transportation.
The goal of the trial is to reduce
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human error and increase efficiency on the roads.
As we move closer to a future where
autonomous vehicles play a bigger role in daily
life, what does the trial tell us about
the safety and viability of driverless buses?
Well, we have to understand that autonomous transport
is coming, and the numbers are real.
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But the question is, what can we really
do to reduce human error and increase efficiency?
I think they're still milling that out, but
the fact that they reached a milestone that
was pretty major is pretty good in conclusion
of the UK trial.
But I still feel we have a long
way to go.
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And ladies and gentlemen, a woman was convicted
after a four-year stalking campaign launched online.
In a shocking case, a woman was convicted
after carrying out a four-year online stalking
campaign.
This case highlights the growing issue of cyberstalking
and harassment in the digital age.
With the rise of social media, autonomous accounts,
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and digital tools, stalking has become a more
pervasive and dangerous problem.
So understanding this case, which is a pretty
interesting thing, somebody went to like a seminar,
and the lady had been involved for four
years stalking this gentleman who did the talk,
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only was talking to him for literally 30
seconds, and then she was stalking him for
four years.
I mean, that's just like pitiful, guys, really
pitiful.
And the AI trade wars and tech ethics
dominate the global headlines this week, as you
know, and the tech world has been dominated
by major discussions surrounding AI, trade wars, and
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ethical concerns in tech, from AI impacts on
jobs and industries to ongoing trade wars affecting
tech giants.
These issues are shaping the future of the
global economy.
And just understanding that this stuff is coming,
we're getting more and more of this.
And I think a lot of people don't
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understand that the fact that not only is
our world changing each day, but how we
actually, let's say, do certain things is changing.
I think that's an interesting thing.
And like what happened with that whole thing,
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it was actually a gentleman named Brad Burton,
who was stalked for four years.
He gave a workshop, and basically two years
later, this lady began relentlessly an online set
of stalks with a campaign accusing him of
poisoning her cat and making death threats, among
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other false claims.
Harassment not only damaged Brad's reputation in business,
but also targeted other victims with similar lies.
Despite numerous complaints, social media platforms failed to
remove the harmful posts.
Wall's behavior was linked to a chronic delusional
disorder.
Again, it was Sam Wall that did this
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against Brad Burton.
So she had a delusional disorder.
Had to be a reason why she did
that.
However, the emotional damage to her victims remains.
The key takeaway from this case is to
be vigilant when dealing with online interactions.
It's crucial to report harassment immediately.
Remember to keep records, everyone.
That is very, very key.
And avoid engaging with the harasser.
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Social media platforms need to take stronger action
against online abuse to prevent such situations.
Brad, in a move of compassion, chose to
forgive while hoping she finds the help that
she needs.
Guys, that is just so sad.
You know?
And you remember a very great expert we
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had, and we'll have to bring him on
again, Dr. Nuchitelli from iPredator.
And he has this whole thing, basically, which
was online defense dictates odor.
Online defense dictates offline response.
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I think I have to remember what it
was now, because I'm always messing up with
what it was.
But I have to bring him on again.
It's called odor.
And basically, it's a combination of two unrelated
concepts.
O-D-O-R refers to the scent,
right?
Well, iPredator is referring to a term in
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cybersecurity by a company, iPredator, describe individuals who
engage in online harmful activities.
So you might be wondering, what does iPredator,
what does it stand for?
So odor stands for online response dictates offline
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response.
Or offline response dictates online response.
So basically, the way you are offline, you're
going to be online.
And I think this is a problem for
a lot of people, right?
We will definitely bring Dr. Nuchitelli back again.
I think his talks we've had were really
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amazing in the past.
And I know he would probably love to
come back on our show again.
He has always been so useful.
But many people, unfortunately, get pulled into this
trap, right?
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Like, look at this one person I'm talking
about, like what happened to this poor guy,
right?
I mean, that's crazy, that he would actually
do this.
And he's pretty amazing.
I have to tell you, I've talked to
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him several times.
He went to the University of the state
of New York.
He is a psychologist licensed in the state
of New York.
He talks all about dark psychology.
And one thing I love that he put
on here, which is great, he has a
certificate.
But where it says address, he puts the
word confidential, which I think is very, very
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smart, that he did that.
But understanding this whole thing about his whole
concept of iPredator, he's really brilliant, like what
he's come up with and how he's done
certain things.
And you wouldn't expect what he does to
be so engaging, but it really is.
He has like a cyber attack risk assessment.
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And what he explains is that a lot
of times people, they just do things, but
they don't realize why they're doing the things.
And sometimes it's because of something that went
on in their life.
Sometimes it's because of a feeling they have,
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maybe because of something that was done to
them.
All right, maybe.
Maybe it was covering up for something.
And I think when we can think about
the fact that, unfortunately, artificial intelligence is being
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abused by bad actors.
We've talked about many ways, like trying to
take people's voice and so many other things
that it's known for, trying to use it
for verification.
That's why it's very important when you answer
the phone, don't just say, like when you
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answer the phone, if you don't know the
number, you probably shouldn't answer it.
But if you do answer it and you
talk to somebody, and a lot of times
people answer, hi, this is John, such and
such, this is Mike Johnson.
And they'll call me like, hi, is this
Mike Johnson?
And the first thing, what are you going
to do?
You're going to say, yes, it is.
As soon as you said yes, they're going
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to take that.
And that's a problem, all right?
That is a real problem that bad actors
use.
So I think we have to be cognizant
of what's going on.
I think that's probably the most important thing
for me to share with you, okay?
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But it's not easy to understand, okay?
It's not easy to understand.
And the reason I say it's not easy
to understand is because the dynamic of this
keeps changing every single day in our lives.
Every single day, this dynamic changes.
And when I say it changes, it doesn't
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just go from one thing to another, it
literally morphs.
So in this jam-packed episode that we
covered so much today on The JMOR
Tech Talk Show, we unpack some of the
most pressing developments in the tech world that
are unfolding right before our very eyes.
Apple's making headlines for delaying its Siri AI
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upgrade while facing increased competition and slowing iPhone
sales.
Meanwhile, Tesla sees a shakeup with the resignation
of its long-term VP of software engineering,
raising questions about the company's stability and innovation
trajectory.
We also dove into the economic impact of
global trade wars, including new tariffs that could
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send the iPhone way into the sky over
$2,300, $2,400, and also a disrupt
in the game market as seen in the
Nintendo's cancel switch to pre-orders that were
supposed to launch not too long ago.
But that wasn't all.
The episode also took into consideration major ethical
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and regulatory topics.
I examined a pivotal Indian court ruling for
forcing Wikipedia to remove alleged defamatory content, plus
evolving TikTok acquisition drama influenced by the geo
-political tensions and China's objections to the Trump's
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tariffs.
Meta faces backlash again.
It's not the first time.
It won't be the last, as authors now
protest unauthorized use of their work to train
AI, opening up broader debates about intellectual property
and digital age.
Meanwhile, safety and responsibility come into focus as
Roblox launches yet another enhancement that allows parental
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controls.
And we heard about a vape battery that
sparks a fire in a garbage truck, underscoring
the risks of improper test disposal.
I think what happens in our world is
many people just do something because they don't
understand the consequence.
They're like, oh, this isn't going to do
anything.
What's the big deal?
It's only one battery.
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Well, yeah, one battery.
But then what happens if that battery catches
on fire, guys?
Like, what's going to happen if it catches
on fire?
What are you guys going to do if
that battery catches on fire?
What are you going to do if that
battery catches on fire?
That's probably the biggest thing I can tell
you, is we have to be mindful of
what we're doing.
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We really do.
And we rounded out the episode at the
bottom where we explored how education is catching
up with tech trends.
As Scottish students can now earn esports qualifications,
and even people in the US, and the
UK wraps up a promising trial of driverless
buses aimed at reducing human error.
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I also shed a little bit of light
on the chilling cyberstalking case that went on
for five years.
I mean, all about online behavior.
I mean, talk about that, guys.
I know sometimes we say that sometimes we're
a little bit too overprotective, but here's why
we're doing this.
People out there are just, they're nuts.
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I mean, that's probably the best thing I
can tell you.
These people are nuts, and they have something
wrong with them.
But this whole case that we talked about,
this case of the chilling cyber, I don't
know, guys, that was pretty messed up.
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Okay?
Pretty messed up.
And usually you would have thought that it
would have been the gentleman doing it to
the lady.
The ladies do it back to the gentleman
too.
And it can happen in same-sex relationships,
right?
So whether it's man to man, lady to
lady, lay to man, or man to lay,
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it doesn't matter.
This chilling case just really hopefully opens up
a lot of your eyes.
Okay?
And to think about what happened with this
person, right?
This lady that went to a seminar that
this guy put on, and then she basically
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was nuts.
She said he did all these things.
He didn't do squat.
She was just using some compulsive excuses for
reasons to connect, right?
And maybe, this is probably important for everyone.
If we go to Miriam Webster, I want
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to just give you guys the definition of
stalking.
So according to Miriam Webster, stalking, it's to
pursue, quarry, or pray stealthily.
Okay?
When we talk about in terms of a
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stalker, a person who stalks, a person who
pursues someone obsessively and aggressively to the point
of harassment, right?
And people ask me all the time, John,
what defines stalking for a court?
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Well, a person is guilty of stalking, a
crime of the fourth degree, if he or
she purposely or engages in a course of
conduct directed at a specific person that would
cause a reasonable person to fear for his
or her safety or the safety of a
third person or suffer other emotional distress.
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So there are four categories of stalking behavior.
It includes a wide variety of threatening and
disturbing behaviors that can be classified as surveillance,
life invasion, intimidation, interference through sabotage, or attack.
According to the federal definition under the 18
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U.S.C. 2261A code, a person is
guilty of stalking when the travel they possess
is across state lines or into federal jurisdiction,
including maritime boundaries or Indian territory with the
intent to kill, injure, harass, intimidate, or place
another person in fear of death or physical
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injury.
What's legally considered stalking in many areas?
When someone makes or causes to be made
a communication or communications anonymously or extremely inconvenient
hours or in offensively coarse language or any
other manner like to cause annoyance or alarm.
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So this makes a very good point.
If I call someone with an anonymous number,
am I stalking them?
Well, no.
Stalking is something different.
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Usually your phone number will show up.
It's when you're trying to do it to
hide.
For example, I've known people that have called
companies to try to create like this situation.
I knew one person that had set up
some type of a more of a company
calling them to let them know there was
a serious danger in their home, but there
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wasn't.
They're just trying to get them worried and
basically insane.
So there are a lot of reasons why
people stalk.
It could be an ex-relationship.
It could be somebody you dated.
It could be a friend that wanted to
date you, but you said no to.
There's lots of reasons.
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And the most important thing is the communication.
But when you meet somebody for the first
time, like you go to a conference, you
have to be mindful of what you give
out.
Never give out your personal cell phone number.
Obviously not.
But in this case, he was probably just
trying to be friendly.
This could go for something at school as
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well.
Well, ladies and gentlemen, I am John C.
Morley, serial entrepreneur.
It's always a privilege, pleasure, and honor to
be with you guys on these amazing, wonderful
evenings.
Do check out BelieveMeAchieved.com for more of
my amazing, of course, inspiring creations.
You know what, ladies and gentlemen, I'm going
to catch you guys and see you on
the next JMOR Tech Talk show, which
will be next week.
Take care, everyone, and I will see you
guys soon.
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All right.
It is always a pleasure to be with
you here on, yes, The JMOR Tech
Talk show.
So please check this out, and I will
catch you guys on the next show really,
really soon.
All right.
Be well, everyone, and of course, take care.
Hi everyone, I'm John Seymour, the host of
The JMOR Tech Talk Show and Inspirations
for Your Life.
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Hey guys, welcome.
It is John Seymour here, serial entrepreneur.
You are tuned into The JMOR Tech
Talk Show.
Today is Friday.
This is April 11th, 2025, and welcome to
the show, everyone.
It's so great to have you here with
me.
Our title for this week's show, I know
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you're wanting to know what that is.
It's Tech Tension, From AI Wars to Tariff
Shocks, series four, show number 15.
Before I start the show, I would like
to invite you guys to maybe head off
to the kitchen to get something yummy, delicious.
Maybe it's hot, maybe it's cold, maybe it's
sweet, maybe it's tart, maybe it's healthier, maybe
it's not, but that's totally up to you.
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All right, guys, do check out BelieveMeAchieve.com
for more of my amazing, of course, inspiring
creations.
So you can always catch the latest episode
there, but every Friday, we have the show
coming out to you, and we're on many
different other platforms, so definitely check us out.
Well, The JMOR Tech Talk Show today
has got some great things to share with
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you.
We're going to dive into some of the
hottest topics and trends in the tech world
today.
From major corporate shifts to global tech ethics,
we've got you covered with insightful analysis and
updates.
So let's get started.
Come on, get back from the kitchen.
Well, first thing on the agenda is Apple.
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Yes, Apple actually delays a series AI update
amid the rising competition and slowing iPhone sales.
Apple's much-anticipated upgrade to Siri has been
unfortunately delayed, causing ripples in the AI industry.
With competition heating up and iPhone sales slowing
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down, how will Apple continue to dominate in
the voice-assisted market?
Well, I think the big challenge with all
this is that Apple's really got a lot
of work ahead of them.
They're not going to just continue to sale
as easy as they did.
With a lot of people, I would say,
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frustrated with what's going on, the question is,
what is Apple going to do?
Is it going to change delivery times?
Is it going to give people more incentive
to get Apple?
Or is it going to drive people away
from Apple?
I think that's a big concern of so
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many people out there and so many different
media and news outlets.
They don't know what to do.
People don't know whether they should buy Apple
or whether they should sell.
And that's kind of a little bit of
a conundrum today and many days.
But Apple had been having some challenges in
the past.
And a new survey shows that 73%
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of users who would be fine without Apple
intelligence is one way, while the interest in
AI driven interfaces is growing among Android users,
which is an interesting little quinky dink.
Competitors like Google and Amazon have already launched
advanced AI assistants, putting pressure on Apple to
catch up.
And that's really what it's coming down to.
It's the fact that they don't want to
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be the only guys on the block that
don't have AI.
And so more advanced Siri features with AI
are going to take years.
Apple intelligence is aiming to make Siri more
conversational and capable of handling complex requests.
But ladies and gentlemen, this is not going
to happen overnight.
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Consumers might be a little excited about Apple's
intelligence.
While Apple refines its Apple AI strategy, competitors
are moving ahead of them.
Like I said, Google and Gemini Live and
Amazon introducing Alexa Plus, a generative AI powered
assistant.
Despite Apple's AI push, consumers' interest appears limited.
(04:40):
It's like a little bit under the surface,
if you will.
And maybe you're wondering right now, like John,
like what's Apple really going to do?
And I think it's a conundrum.
You know, Apple, the world's most valuable tech
company, is facing several challenges, including like I
said, the delays in advancing its Siri AI
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assistant and growing competition in the AI space.
Initially set to roll out an upgraded Siri
with personalized app integrated features, Apple postponed the
release, raising concerns about its position in the
AI race.
Meanwhile, Apple is also dealing with declining sales
in China and the tariffs on the imports
and stagnation in iPhone growth.
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While experts express concern, Apple's strong user base
and its efforts to diversify with services and
wearables may help maintain its market dominance.
However, its success though in the AI world
remains crucial if they want to continue to
grow in the future.
So I know they're very concerned about that.
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That's pretty obvious.
And Tesla, Tesla's VP of software decides to,
well, check out.
Yeah, he decides to just leave.
And I think a lot of people don't
realize like, you know, what's happening or why
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things are happening.
But the big news, ladies and gentlemen, is
that this is a problem.
Tesla's software engineering head departs.
Tesla's vice president of software engineering, David Lau,
who has been with the company now well
over 12 years, announced recently that he's stepping
down.
According to Bloomberg News, Lau, who has led
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the team, is responsible for Tesla's vehicle software,
cloud services, and manufacturing systems since 2017.
And it's interesting that he's leaving.
His departure follows a public role alongside CEO
Elon Musk in a 2023 event showcasing Tesla's
leadership team.
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Now, Tesla's stock also saw a little bit
of a drop significantly, closing 10% lower
due to escalating trade tensions with China over
US tariffs.
And I have a hunch this is probably
why he left.
So I mean, the head of engineering leaves
Tesla.
What are they going to do?
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They could have some far challenging implications for
the company's software innovation and future projects.
What does this mean for Tesla's roadmap?
I mean, I don't know if Tesla knows
themselves.
They're a back plan.
Do they know what they're doing?
So what is Tesla going to do now
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with losing their VP of engineering?
This is one of their top talent people,
and he left just about six days ago.
Now, does this indicate something's going on with
Tesla?
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Is something major going to transpire?
I don't know.
It's interesting that he left, like I told
you, right around the time of the decline
and with the tariffs going in full force.
So we're going to have to just kind
of keep an eye on this, guys, and
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see what's going to happen and if they're
going to do something.
I don't know.
I don't know the answer for that, but
I know right now that a lot of
people are very concerned with the fact that
Tesla's VP of software engineering has just kind
of flew the coop.
All right.
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And in other very, very important news, I
think something that this is going to definitely
wake everyone up, if anyone was sleeping, Trump
tariffs fuel fear of the trade war.
Ouch.
And a $2,300 iPhone plus tax or
more.
President Donald Trump's new tariffs have sparked fears
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of global trade war, triggering sharp declines in
financial markets and threatening a potential recession.
Countries like Canada, China, and the European Union
have vowed retaliation.
While Japan described the situation as a national
crisis, the tariffs could raise the cost of
consumer goods, such as a high-end iPhone,
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as I said, as much as $2,300
plus tax or more, leading to concerns over
inflation and further strain on supply chains.
Analysis have raised the chance of a global
recession now to 60%, citing economic uncertainty and
a significant risk to trade.
Meanwhile, US companies are scrambling now to adjust
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to the new trade barriers, with some automakers
already announcing job cuts.
Despite mixed messages from the White House, the
tariffs are expected to cause widespread disruption to
both the United States and global economics.
Now, the question that everybody's asking is, will,
this is a great question, will Trump lower
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the tariffs?
It's hard to say.
They had some speculation that they might reduce
the GDP by about 8% and wages
by 7%.
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This is a big problem.
Just recently, Trump said he was backing down
on most tariffs for 90 days, but raises
rates on Chinese imports to 125%, ouch.
(10:52):
So facing a global market meltdown, President Donald
Trump abruptly backed down his tariffs just recently,
but raised the tax rate on Chinese imports
to 125%.
It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what
had been an unprecedented trade war between the
United States and most of the world to
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a showdown between the US and China.
The S&P 500 stock index jumped more
than 7% after the announcement, but the
drama over Trump's tariffs will now be prolonged
as the administration engages in negotiations that could
cause uncertainties to persist in the whole world
economy.
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Trump posted on his True Social recently that
because more than 75 countries had reached out
to the US government for trade talks and
have not retaliated in meaningful ways, I have
decided to authorize a 90 day pause and
substantially lower reciprocal tariffs during this period of
10% also effective immediately.
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So that's a pretty good thing, right?
But the question is, what's going to happen?
Trump later told reporters that he pulled back
on many global tariffs, but not on China
because people were, as he said, yippy and
afraid, adding that while he expected to reach
deals that nothing's over yet.
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The president said he had been watching the
bond market and that people were getting a
little queasy, but after his tariff pause, Trump
described the bond market is beautiful once again.
It seemed impossible to fully deny the pressure
created by the volatile financial markets.
And it's something how just his change really
got the world, especially the United States, to
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be a lot more positive about what was
going to happen.
So we'll have to see.
But I'm happy that he decided to make
this last minute change.
And in the Indian world, the Indian court
orders Wikipedia to remove, yes, to remove something
very, very important.
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And this is something that you would not
have expected, all right, to remove the defamatory
content.
Yes, the Indian court has ordered Wikimedia to
remove defamatory content about Annie from Wikipedia.
After Annie sued over a description calling it
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a government propaganda tool, quote unquote.
The court ruled the statements harmed Annie's reputation.
Wikimedia is challenging similar orders in India, raising
concerns over free speech.
Annie is seeking damages and an apology with
the case adding to ongoing disputes over content
removal involving tech platforms like X, formerly we
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all know as Twitter.
So I think a lot of this is
making people aware.
And it's funny, guys, how everything seems to
happen over in China, right, and happen in
India and all these things.
And I think when we get to know
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what's happening, we hopefully have more of a
pulse, OK?
We hopefully have more of a pulse.
And that pulse could be something that is
pretty amazing, guys, really, really amazing.
And what does it mean for platforms like
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Wikipedia and how it might affect global efforts
to regulate online content?
I think there'll be a lot of legal
ramifications and it might signal for the future
of digital journalism.
That could happen.
It could happen.
And more news about our friends over at
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TikTok.
What is going on with that platform, guys?
The TikTok deal stalls due to China's objection
tied to tariffs.
The TikTok saga continues as the proposed deal
with the U.S. companies stalls due to
China's objections.
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The involvement of tariffs and political tensions has
complicated the potential sale of TikTok's U.S.
operations division, leaving the future of the popular
app, let's say, uncertain.
So how is this going to affect things
that are going on in the world, especially
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for companies with global operations?
And can they find a resolution?
Or is this the end of the TikTok's
reign in the United States?
I don't know.
I don't know if Donald Trump wants TikTok
or doesn't.
TikTok is claiming that the reason that they
didn't basically sell, they had a buyer, a
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U.S. buyer, was because of the tariffs.
But Trump has just relinquished the tariffs, but
he hasn't changed it on China.
So is he going to change it on
the product?
I don't know.
But it's still a mystery.
When, and this is the question, when will
TikTok sell to the U.S.? It's a
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big challenge.
They've got till June 19th, right?
They give them 75 more days.
But really, they get panicky around June 18th
at 10 p.m., because that's when they
typically will shut everything down.
We'll have to see, guys.
I talked to a lot of people on
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TikTok and some off TikTok, and some are
like, I really don't care.
And some are like, oh my gosh, if
I lose TikTok, like I'm going to lose
air.
I might be able to breathe.
I don't know.
And here's an interesting one.
Scottish students can now earn qualifications in esports,
an exciting shift for the gaming world.
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Who knew that esports would be an academic
-approved subject you could get credit for?
Scottish students now have the opportunity to earn
formal qualifications in esports.
This move reflects the growing recognition of gaming
as a legitimate career path and educational focus.
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Would you ever believe that playing a game
would make you money?
Esports has become a multibillion-dollar industry, and
now students can pursue degrees and qualifications that
could lead to careers in game design, broadcasting,
and even professional esports.
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The question right now, and this is a
really, really good question, how much can a
graduate graduate make in esports?
How much?
Well, the average salary for an esports manager
is $97,500.
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Once they've established themselves, it is for common
professional players to earn anywhere from $48,000
to $76,000.
Top tier players can earn several million dollars
a year.
So, the money has people interested.
Teams will also share profits from merchandise sales,
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media rights, and sponsorship deals.
Salary ranges esports teams pay players an average
of $50,000 to $300,000 annually.
Is esports a good degree?
Well, on a course like this, with its
live streaming that you've seen and we're talking
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about and marketing skills, these are skills that
you could take to other industries such as
traditional events, traditional broadcasting as well.
You could take that knowledge and learn from
it and do a lot of other things
with video games.
So esports play pretty well and they pay
well.
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The majority of esports team salaries are across
the board, as we said.
But can you make a living off esports?
Yes, you can.
As I said, those numbers are pretty healthy.
And so, just being able to understand esports
and then people say to me, John, you
know, what do I need to know to
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be having an esports degree?
Well, it's going to depend, right?
To pursue an esports degree, you should understand
the fundamentals of the industry, including esports management,
event management, media production, and game design.
You also need to develop some skills in
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the areas like communication, writing, and potentially, yes,
computer-related subjects like digital design and programming.
So this is like a whole new career
path and we're probably going to see stuff
like this rolling out in the United States,
probably.
Not yet, but I think it's on the
beaten path and we're definitely going to see
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that.
So these are students that were learning esports
at the Scottish Borders schools in Selkirk High
School in the Scottish Borders.
They introduced a national progression award called the
NPA in esports with seven students enrolled in
the program.
Qualification, which is equivalent to a higher level,
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provides an overview of esports industry covering its
history and the opportunities within the multi-billion
pound global sector.
The course seems to serve as a stepping
stone for students interested in pursuing careers in
esports.
One of the students, Alfie, initially found the
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course surprising, but has since become excited about
the potential of this growing industry.
I think it's going to be an interesting
field.
Very interesting.
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And by thinking of that field, I think
the most important thing is to realize that
money could be made anywhere, right?
You could be in your pajamas at home
making money, right?
You could be on the beach.
It's not where you are, it's actually what
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you're doing.
So with a laptop, a tablet, and some
people only need an iPhone or an Android
and they can be making money.
I think you need at least a tablet
because it's kind of hard to do things
just on the iPhone itself or on a
mobile device alone.
But I see a lot of potential in
this field.
And I see more fields like esports opening
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up because they want to give people the
ability to tap new markets.
And esports is something that is definitely very
new.
The question you might be asking is, when
will esports, and it's a good question, be
a degree in the US?
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Well, it's already established in the US.
Several universities offer bachelor's degrees in esports, including
programs like esports management, production, as well as
more specialized tracks within those specific degrees.
Some of these universities are announced are Harrisburg
University, American Military University, University of North Dakota,
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American Public University, and University of New Haven
already offer esports degrees.
And these programs, as I mentioned, they cover
a diverse set of aspects of the esports
industry.
Esports can open doors to various roles, including
player, coach, team, manager, marketing specialist, content creator,
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and so much more.
Many universities also offer esports related certificates and
shorter programs for those interested in the field,
even if they don't want this as a
full-time degree.
And maybe this might just be a, I
don't know, a side hustle or a second
job.
But with the numbers that you're making, it's
pretty substantial for some people to consider this
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their primary income.
So seven esports degrees have been announced.
You have the University of California now in
Irvine, the Division of Continuing Education offers a
field, the Capital Technology University, Bachelor of Science
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in Esports Management, Oklahoma City University, Bachelor of
Esports Management, Central Maine Community College, AAS in
Esports Management, University of New Haven, BSC in
Esports and Gaming, Goldie-Becom College, Bachelor of
Science in Esports and Gaming Administration, and Full
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Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Game Business
and Esports.
Wow.
So a Bachelor of Science for esports?
That's interesting.
We'll have to see what's going to happen,
but the world is changing.
And ladies and gentlemen, we've got more flack
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on TikTok.
Yes, we do.
So the question right now is who is
trying to buy TikTok?
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for
TikTok to be sold or face a potential
ban in the United States, granting them an
extra 75 days extension until June 19th.
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So it'll be June 18th at 10 PM
is when they'll probably shut down.
This follows a bipartisan law mandating that ByteDance,
TikTok's Chinese parent company, sells the app due
to national security concerns about user data access
by the Chinese government, which ByteDance denies.
Several major investors, including Amazon now, Elon Musk,
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Larry Ellison, Mr. Beast, and there's others, have
shown some significant interest in purchasing TikTok.
If no deal is reached by the new
deadline, TikTok could be removed from app stores.
If the sale fails, rival platforms like Instagram
Reels and YouTube Shorts may gain a lot
more traction, while Amazon's Twitch and other Chinese
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owned platforms could benefit as well.
But I just think we're just going to
have to wait and see what happens, you
know, and how will these competing bids shape
the future of the app?
We've talked right now that, what were they
saying, just to give you the accurate cost,
the value of TT is $200 billion with
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the algorithm, okay, $200 billion, okay?
And so, if we don't get the algorithm
and we just do it as a, you
know, we just buy it, but we have
to create our own algorithm, it'll take some
time, then it's only worth $40 billion.
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And many of the people in the United
States have said they probably want to create
their own algorithm, but if they create their
own algorithm, is that going to affect who
comes up on the For You page?
Will there still be a For You page?
Is TikTok still going to be TikTok, or
is it going to be totally different?
I don't know.
Is it going to stay the same?
We'll have to see.
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So, that deadline is coming, and if you're
wondering how many days till basically June, it's
June 19th, June 19th, 2025.
You basically have, guys, 69 days, but I'm
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really going to say you have 68, because
we all know they're going to probably shut
it down at 10 p.m. on the
18th.
That's a big challenge for a lot of
people.
The question everyone asks me is, what will
people do if they ban TikTok permanently?
Well, they do.
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If TikTok were banned permanently, users would no
longer be able to access the app in
the United States, as it would be removed
from the app stores and inaccessible to users.
Some users might explore workarounds like VPNs to
appear to be in a different location, but
this is not guaranteed to work, and if
TikTok finds out, well, they might actually ban
your account permanently.
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Additionally, TikTok could choose to shut down the
app entirely, preventing access to even, if it
is not technically banned.
And so, loss of access removed from the
app store, potential VPN workarounds, although that may
not work, and TikTok could choose to proactively
shut the app down.
The question you might be asking is, how
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much money does TikTok make from the U
.S.? That's what everyone always wants to know.
So, TikTok contributes significantly to the U.S.
economy.
A 2023 report indicated that small-medium business
investments in TikTok, including paid advertising and free
services, drove nearly $15 billion in revenue and
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contributed $24.2 billion to the U.S.
GDP.
This includes the economic benefits generated by the
7 million small businesses using the platform.
But TikTok's algorithm keeps changing.
There are nice people on TikTok.
There are some not nice people on TikTok.
I remember being on the other day, and
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we were doing a battle, and introduced myself
to the lady.
She seemed very nice.
She was actually from New York.
I'm from New Jersey.
And all of a sudden, she won the
battle, and then she ignored me.
She said, I want you to get off
my screen.
I'm like, how rude.
Really, really rude.
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And how many of you out there play
Nintendo?
Well, Nintendo cancels the U.S. Switch 2
pre-orders due to tariffs.
In another blow to the gaming world, Nintendo
has canceled pre-orders for the highly anticipated
U.S. release of the Switch 2 due
to rising tariffs.
The tariffs on technology products are forcing companies
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to reassess their pricing and distribution strategies, leaving
consumers disappointed and uncertain about the release of
the next generation console.
What does this mean for Nintendo's U.S.
market?
Shares.
Well, it could majorly affect them.
They could possibly lose a lot of profit.
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So the question right now you might be
asking is, when will Nintendo reship again?
Um, as I said, they delayed it.
Um, they're delaying it till June 5th, and
it's still unchanged.
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Nintendo's going to provide an updated timeline for
pre-orders at a later date.
Pre-orders have already launched in the United
Kingdom.
So it's interesting, right, that this is getting
so much press, right?
Um, until it happens, um, a lot of
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people are focusing on the Switch 2 pre
-orders in the UK since the console has
been in stock at regular intervals.
Um, and so, um, there was one person,
um, who picked up their first Switch the
year it released and hasn't put it down
since and says that they'll only grab the
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OLED model.
A handheld fanatic and longtime deal hunter has
been tracking pre-orders and tough to find
stock for the last five years, starting off
with the PS5, Xbox, Series X.
I know how this runs by now, is
what you probably are saying.
The retailers are watching the signs.
I still have my Wii Fit.
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But the question is, are they doing this
because of a supply and demand?
Are they doing it because of the tariffs?
I think it's a little bit of both.
I think they want to have some control.
And ladies and gentlemen, I don't know if
you know this, but authors are protesting Meta's
use of their work for AI training.
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As AI continues to evolve, ethical concerns surrounding
its development are heating up.
A group of authors has taken legal action
against Meta for using their copyrighted works without
permission to train the AI systems.
This brings to light significant questions about copyright
laws and how AI companies are accessing and
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utilizing digital content.
I think a lot of people don't realize
what's happening and how, you know, Google and
all like Meta.
I don't think they realize the implications.
But people are slowly starting to understand what's
going on and why it's going on.
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I think that's a big deal for a
lot of people.
And it might be causing some confusion.
It might be.
Right?
And that confusion is probably going to be
there for a while.
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So we'll have to keep our eyes peeled
on that, guys, and let you know what's
happening.
And Roblox.
You remember not too long ago, the CEO
said before that if you feel that Roblox
is a security concern for your children, then
take them off the platform, he said.
Right?
Roblox now adds new parental controls to not
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only block games and friends, and this is
all in response to growing concerns about safety
on the platform.
Roblox has added new parental controls that allow
parents to block specific games and friends as
one of the most popular online platforms for
kids and teens.
Roblox is taking steps to ensure its users
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are safe and protected.
And so the question everyone always asks me
is, does Roblox make money?
And Roblox generates significant revenue.
It remains unprofitable with a consolidated net loss
of $21.1 million in Q4 2024.
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So if Roblox is not profitable, why do
they stay in business?
The company has been investigating and improving its
search and discovery algorithms and encouraging frequent content
updates from top developers.
These efforts aim to match users with more
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relevant and engaging pieces of the system.
But the question everybody wants to know is,
why doesn't Roblox make a profit?
Well, Roblox isn't probably because it reinvests heavily
into growth.
They spend a lot on servers to handle
the massive scale.
How do they stay in business?
In-game purchases play a significant role in
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Roblox's revenue stream.
With millions of users on the platform, the
opportunities for developers to monetize their games are
immense.
Developers can create, sell various in-game items
such as clothing, accessories, and special abilities using
Robux, which is their currency.
The question everyone always asks me is, when
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will Roblox be profitable?
You know, the high end of Roblox 2025's
outlook implied an adjusted EBITA growth of only
$85 million.
In 2024, the increase went to $350 million
as the firm swung to profitability.
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But they claim they're still not profitable.
Has Roblox ever been profitable?
Roblox remains unprofitable.
The company posted, like I said, many of
their earnings.
And the question I want to know is,
how long will Roblox exist without profits?
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Um, that's a good question.
The question I want to ask is, when
does Roblox expect to be in a profit?
When?
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We don't know.
Roblox has some debt.
Um, it shows that Roblox, from the research,
had in 2024 of December, $1.1 billion
in debt.
About the same as the year before.
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However, its balance sheet shows it holds $2
.41 billion in cash.
So it actually has a $1.40 billion
net cash.
So, the thing I don't understand is, why
does Roblox stay in business if they keep
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losing money?
Why?
There's got to be something else going on.
They're the biggest in the world, but you
can't just operate for years and not make
money.
Right?
They're publicly trading.
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I just feel like there's something else going
on.
Is there a reason?
The question I'm going to ask is, will
Roblox ever be profitable?
So, just because a company isn't profitable doesn't
mean it doesn't pay its staff.
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That's probably one of the big things you
need to understand.
It's down to net after they paid everybody.
Lithium ion battery from vape causes a fire
in a garbage truck.
A startling incident occurred when a lithium ion
battery from a vape caused a fire in
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a garbage truck.
As more devices with lithium ion batteries flood
the market, these incidents are becoming more common.
The danger of improperly disposed batteries is real.
And this fire highlights the need for better
disposal protocols and safety measures.
So, understanding, and this is a very good
question for everyone here, how should we dispose
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of lithium batteries?
Most people don't know.
But lithium ion batteries and devices containing these
batteries should not go in the household garbage
or recycling bins.
They can cause fires, as we've just seen,
at landfills and recycling centers.
Instead, lithium ion batteries should be taken to
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separate recycling or household hazardous waste collection points.
And so, you can find them around your
area.
People ask me, does Home Depot take lithium
batteries for recycle?
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And so, Home Depot does accept lithium batteries
for recycling.
They partner with Call to Recycle, a non
-profit battery recycling program, to offer free in
-store drop-off locations for rechargeable batteries, including
lithium ion batteries.
The program accepts rechargeable batteries, including those from
cell phones, laptops, and other portable devices that
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weigh up to 11 pounds and are under
300 watt hours.
So, you can find a Call to Recycle
drop-off bin at many Home Depot locations,
usually near the entrance.
So, does Lowe's do battery recycling?
And so, Lowe's offers a recycling center, but
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not all of them have it.
It seems like there's more at Home Depot,
okay?
Lowe's recycling center specifically accepts rechargeable batteries.
It's recommended, though, that you check to see
if they will take them back, like CFL
bulbs and things like that.
All right.
So, very interesting about this stuff, guys.
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Very, very, very interesting.
And a UK driverless bus trial concludes targeting
reduced human error.
A major, yes, milestone has been reached with
conclusion of a UK trial for driverless buses,
which could revolutionize public transportation.
The goal of the trial is to reduce
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human error and increase efficiency on the roads.
As we move closer to a future where
autonomous vehicles play a bigger role in daily
life, what does the trial tell us about
the safety and viability of driverless buses?
Well, we have to understand that autonomous transport
is coming, and the numbers are real.
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But the question is, what can we really
do to reduce human error and increase efficiency?
I think they're still milling that out, but
the fact that they reached a milestone that
was pretty major is pretty good in conclusion
of the UK trial.
But I still feel we have a long
way to go.
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And ladies and gentlemen, a woman was convicted
after a four-year stalking campaign launched online.
In a shocking case, a woman was convicted
after carrying out a four-year online stalking
campaign.
This case highlights the growing issue of cyberstalking
and harassment in the digital age.
With the rise of social media, autonomous accounts,
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and digital tools, stalking has become a more
pervasive and dangerous problem.
So understanding this case, which is a pretty
interesting thing, somebody went to like a seminar,
and the lady had been involved for four
years stalking this gentleman who did the talk,
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only was talking to him for literally 30
seconds, and then she was stalking him for
four years.
I mean, that's just like pitiful, guys, really
pitiful.
And the AI trade wars and tech ethics
dominate the global headlines this week, as you
know, and the tech world has been dominated
by major discussions surrounding AI, trade wars, and
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ethical concerns in tech, from AI impacts on
jobs and industries to ongoing trade wars affecting
tech giants.
These issues are shaping the future of the
global economy.
And just understanding that this stuff is coming,
we're getting more and more of this.
And I think a lot of people don't
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understand that the fact that not only is
our world changing each day, but how we
actually, let's say, do certain things is changing.
I think that's an interesting thing.
And like what happened with that whole thing,
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it was actually a gentleman named Brad Burton,
who was stalked for four years.
He gave a workshop, and basically two years
later, this lady began relentlessly an online set
of stalks with a campaign accusing him of
poisoning her cat and making death threats, among
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other false claims.
Harassment not only damaged Brad's reputation in business,
but also targeted other victims with similar lies.
Despite numerous complaints, social media platforms failed to
remove the harmful posts.
Wall's behavior was linked to a chronic delusional
disorder.
Again, it was Sam Wall that did this
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against Brad Burton.
So she had a delusional disorder.
Had to be a reason why she did
that.
However, the emotional damage to her victims remains.
The key takeaway from this case is to
be vigilant when dealing with online interactions.
It's crucial to report harassment immediately.
Remember to keep records, everyone.
That is very, very key.
And avoid engaging with the harasser.
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Social media platforms need to take stronger action
against online abuse to prevent such situations.
Brad, in a move of compassion, chose to
forgive while hoping she finds the help that
she needs.
Guys, that is just so sad.
You know?
And you remember a very great expert we
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had, and we'll have to bring him on
again, Dr. Nuchitelli from iPredator.
And he has this whole thing, basically, which
was online defense dictates odor.
Online defense dictates offline response.
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I think I have to remember what it
was now, because I'm always messing up with
what it was.
But I have to bring him on again.
It's called odor.
And basically, it's a combination of two unrelated
concepts.
O-D-O-R refers to the scent,
right?
Well, iPredator is referring to a term in
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cybersecurity by a company, iPredator, describe individuals who
engage in online harmful activities.
So you might be wondering, what does iPredator,
what does it stand for?
So odor stands for online response dictates offline
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response.
Or offline response dictates online response.
So basically, the way you are offline, you're
going to be online.
And I think this is a problem for
a lot of people, right?
We will definitely bring Dr. Nuchitelli back again.
I think his talks we've had were really
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amazing in the past.
And I know he would probably love to
come back on our show again.
He has always been so useful.
But many people, unfortunately, get pulled into this
trap, right?
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Like, look at this one person I'm talking
about, like what happened to this poor guy,
right?
I mean, that's crazy, that he would actually
do this.
And he's pretty amazing.
I have to tell you, I've talked to
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him several times.
He went to the University of the state
of New York.
He is a psychologist licensed in the state
of New York.
He talks all about dark psychology.
And one thing I love that he put
on here, which is great, he has a
certificate.
But where it says address, he puts the
word confidential, which I think is very, very
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smart, that he did that.
But understanding this whole thing about his whole
concept of iPredator, he's really brilliant, like what
he's come up with and how he's done
certain things.
And you wouldn't expect what he does to
be so engaging, but it really is.
He has like a cyber attack risk assessment.
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And what he explains is that a lot
of times people, they just do things, but
they don't realize why they're doing the things.
And sometimes it's because of something that went
on in their life.
Sometimes it's because of a feeling they have,
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maybe because of something that was done to
them.
All right, maybe.
Maybe it was covering up for something.
And I think when we can think about
the fact that, unfortunately, artificial intelligence is being
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abused by bad actors.
We've talked about many ways, like trying to
take people's voice and so many other things
that it's known for, trying to use it
for verification.
That's why it's very important when you answer
the phone, don't just say, like when you
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answer the phone, if you don't know the
number, you probably shouldn't answer it.
But if you do answer it and you
talk to somebody, and a lot of times
people answer, hi, this is John, such and
such, this is Mike Johnson.
And they'll call me like, hi, is this
Mike Johnson?
And the first thing, what are you going
to do?
You're going to say, yes, it is.
As soon as you said yes, they're going
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to take that.
And that's a problem, all right?
That is a real problem that bad actors
use.
So I think we have to be cognizant
of what's going on.
I think that's probably the most important thing
for me to share with you, okay?
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But it's not easy to understand, okay?
It's not easy to understand.
And the reason I say it's not easy
to understand is because the dynamic of this
keeps changing every single day in our lives.
Every single day, this dynamic changes.
And when I say it changes, it doesn't
(49:45):
just go from one thing to another, it
literally morphs.
So in this jam-packed episode that we
covered so much today on The JMOR
Tech Talk Show, we unpack some of the
most pressing developments in the tech world that
are unfolding right before our very eyes.
Apple's making headlines for delaying its Siri AI
(50:07):
upgrade while facing increased competition and slowing iPhone
sales.
Meanwhile, Tesla sees a shakeup with the resignation
of its long-term VP of software engineering,
raising questions about the company's stability and innovation
trajectory.
We also dove into the economic impact of
global trade wars, including new tariffs that could
(50:27):
send the iPhone way into the sky over
$2,300, $2,400, and also a disrupt
in the game market as seen in the
Nintendo's cancel switch to pre-orders that were
supposed to launch not too long ago.
But that wasn't all.
The episode also took into consideration major ethical
(50:47):
and regulatory topics.
I examined a pivotal Indian court ruling for
forcing Wikipedia to remove alleged defamatory content, plus
evolving TikTok acquisition drama influenced by the geo
-political tensions and China's objections to the Trump's
(51:07):
tariffs.
Meta faces backlash again.
It's not the first time.
It won't be the last, as authors now
protest unauthorized use of their work to train
AI, opening up broader debates about intellectual property
and digital age.
Meanwhile, safety and responsibility come into focus as
Roblox launches yet another enhancement that allows parental
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controls.
And we heard about a vape battery that
sparks a fire in a garbage truck, underscoring
the risks of improper test disposal.
I think what happens in our world is
many people just do something because they don't
understand the consequence.
They're like, oh, this isn't going to do
anything.
What's the big deal?
It's only one battery.
(51:54):
Well, yeah, one battery.
But then what happens if that battery catches
on fire, guys?
Like, what's going to happen if it catches
on fire?
What are you guys going to do if
that battery catches on fire?
What are you going to do if that
battery catches on fire?
That's probably the biggest thing I can tell
you, is we have to be mindful of
what we're doing.
(52:14):
We really do.
And we rounded out the episode at the
bottom where we explored how education is catching
up with tech trends.
As Scottish students can now earn esports qualifications,
and even people in the US, and the
UK wraps up a promising trial of driverless
buses aimed at reducing human error.
(52:35):
I also shed a little bit of light
on the chilling cyberstalking case that went on
for five years.
I mean, all about online behavior.
I mean, talk about that, guys.
I know sometimes we say that sometimes we're
a little bit too overprotective, but here's why
we're doing this.
People out there are just, they're nuts.
(52:59):
I mean, that's probably the best thing I
can tell you.
These people are nuts, and they have something
wrong with them.
But this whole case that we talked about,
this case of the chilling cyber, I don't
know, guys, that was pretty messed up.
(53:21):
Okay?
Pretty messed up.
And usually you would have thought that it
would have been the gentleman doing it to
the lady.
The ladies do it back to the gentleman
too.
And it can happen in same-sex relationships,
right?
So whether it's man to man, lady to
lady, lay to man, or man to lay,
(53:42):
it doesn't matter.
This chilling case just really hopefully opens up
a lot of your eyes.
Okay?
And to think about what happened with this
person, right?
This lady that went to a seminar that
this guy put on, and then she basically
(54:05):
was nuts.
She said he did all these things.
He didn't do squat.
She was just using some compulsive excuses for
reasons to connect, right?
And maybe, this is probably important for everyone.
If we go to Miriam Webster, I want
(54:26):
to just give you guys the definition of
stalking.
So according to Miriam Webster, stalking, it's to
pursue, quarry, or pray stealthily.
Okay?
When we talk about in terms of a
(54:50):
stalker, a person who stalks, a person who
pursues someone obsessively and aggressively to the point
of harassment, right?
And people ask me all the time, John,
what defines stalking for a court?
(55:12):
Well, a person is guilty of stalking, a
crime of the fourth degree, if he or
she purposely or engages in a course of
conduct directed at a specific person that would
cause a reasonable person to fear for his
or her safety or the safety of a
third person or suffer other emotional distress.
(55:33):
So there are four categories of stalking behavior.
It includes a wide variety of threatening and
disturbing behaviors that can be classified as surveillance,
life invasion, intimidation, interference through sabotage, or attack.
According to the federal definition under the 18
(55:55):
U.S.C. 2261A code, a person is
guilty of stalking when the travel they possess
is across state lines or into federal jurisdiction,
including maritime boundaries or Indian territory with the
intent to kill, injure, harass, intimidate, or place
another person in fear of death or physical
(56:16):
injury.
What's legally considered stalking in many areas?
When someone makes or causes to be made
a communication or communications anonymously or extremely inconvenient
hours or in offensively coarse language or any
other manner like to cause annoyance or alarm.
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So this makes a very good point.
If I call someone with an anonymous number,
am I stalking them?
Well, no.
Stalking is something different.
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Usually your phone number will show up.
It's when you're trying to do it to
hide.
For example, I've known people that have called
companies to try to create like this situation.
I knew one person that had set up
some type of a more of a company
calling them to let them know there was
a serious danger in their home, but there
(57:20):
wasn't.
They're just trying to get them worried and
basically insane.
So there are a lot of reasons why
people stalk.
It could be an ex-relationship.
It could be somebody you dated.
It could be a friend that wanted to
date you, but you said no to.
There's lots of reasons.
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And the most important thing is the communication.
But when you meet somebody for the first
time, like you go to a conference, you
have to be mindful of what you give
out.
Never give out your personal cell phone number.
Obviously not.
But in this case, he was probably just
trying to be friendly.
This could go for something at school as
(58:02):
well.
Well, ladies and gentlemen, I am John C.
Morley, serial entrepreneur.
It's always a privilege, pleasure, and honor to
be with you guys on these amazing, wonderful
evenings.
Do check out BelieveMeAchieved.com for more of
my amazing, of course, inspiring creations.
You know what, ladies and gentlemen, I'm going
to catch you guys and see you on
the next JMOR Tech Talk show, which
will be next week.
Take care, everyone, and I will see you
guys soon.
(58:22):
All right.
It is always a pleasure to be with
you here on, yes, The JMOR Tech
Talk show.
So please check this out, and I will
catch you guys on the next show really,
really soon.
All right.
Be well, everyone, and of course, take care.
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