April 25, 2024 • 10 mins
Today we're diving into the implications of President Biden's signature on a bill that commences the process for ByteDance to divest TikTok. We'll explore how Reddit is revamping its app with a spotlight on comments. TikTok's decision to halt their incentive for daily video views is also on our discussion list, along with the growth of Threads, which is boasting a whopping 150 million monthly active users. And finally, we'll touch on strategies for staying pertinent in the rapidly evolving AI-centric world. So buckle up for a content-rich ride through the dynamic terrain of digital creation. Let's get started!
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(00:04):
Welcome to another episode of Creator Daily. I'm your host Michael, covering the
top news stories, latest strategies,and emerging trends in the overall creator landscape.
Today, we're diving into the implicationsof President Biden's signature on a bill
that commences the process for Byteedance todivest TikTok. We'll explore how Reddit is
(00:25):
revamping its app with a spotlight oncomments. TikTok's decision to halt their incentive
for daily video views is also onour discussion list, along with the growth
of Threads, which is boasting awhopping one hundred and fifty million monthly active
users. And finally, we'll touchon strategies for staying pertinent in the rapidly
evolving AI centric world. So buckleup for a content rich ride through the
(00:49):
dynamic terrain of digital creation. Let'sget started. A recent development in the
ongoing TikTok saga, as President JoeBiden has signed a bill that requires byte
Dance, TikTok's China based parent company, to sell off the app. Byte
Dance now has nine months to divestTikTok, with a possible three month extension
(01:11):
if they show considerable progress. Thislaw essentially starts a countdown for byte dance,
failing which TikTok could face a banin the United States. This move
comes after some tactical legislative strategy inwhich the divestor ban bill, once stalled
in the Senate, was combined withforeign aid legislation, prompting senators to address
(01:32):
both issues together. The added periodfor divestment from the original six months to
nine months helped sway some lawmakers whowere initially hesitant. Pushback from TikTok officials
is expected, with TikTok's spokesperson AlexHaurek intimating plans to challenge the law in
the courts. This legal challenge mightdelay any potential ban if the courts decide
(01:53):
to postpone enforcement. Moreover, TikTokCEO show Chow criticized the bill in a
video, stating, make no mistake, this is a ban, voicing his
concern about the platform and its user'sfreedom of expression. To summarize, TikTok
is standing at a crossroads where iteither finds a way to divest and continue
operating in the US market, orpotentially gets banned if legal and political hurdles
(02:15):
aren't overcome. Meanwhile, TikTok's fatehangs in the balance as it navigates through
these legislative and legal challenges. Yourredditis rolling out an update for its mobile
app on iOS and Android that's allabout making comments more prominent. The company
says it's streamlining the user experience byremoving obstacles and making it quicker to access
(02:37):
discussions. With the new tweaks,comments will load almost instantly when you tap
on the comment's icon, and insteadof seeing the original post first, you'll
be taken straight to the top comment. A context bar will be pinned at
the top of your screen, showinga compressed version of the original post.
If you want to revisit the fullcontent of the post, simply tapping on
(02:59):
the thumbnail, we'll get you there. Navigation is also getting more uniform with
this update. It doesn't matter ifthe original post is a text, blurb,
video, or photo. Now asimple left swipe will lead you to
new posts, and swiping up willreveal the comments. These changes show Reddit's
focus on fostering more interaction within thecomments section, rather than just passively consuming
(03:23):
the posts. But and there's alwaysa butt. This shift could mean that
some users might skip over important partsof the original post since the app is
nudging them straight to the conversation.It's a balancing act between feeding into our
love for instant discussion and not missingthe full context of what we're talking about.
(03:44):
Reddit has made these updates based onfeedback from users and testing, hinting
that they're pretty confident that this willenhance the overall experience in the app.
Whether this is a positive turn ornot, it looks like Reddit is betting
big on the power of community discussions. In a recent update, TikTok has
decided to suspend a rewards program thatwas designed to incentivize users for daily engagement
(04:09):
on the platform. Specifically, TikTokLight users in Europe were earning a nominal
amount around thirty eight cents a dayfor activities such as logging in, watching
ads, and liking videos within theapp. This reward system, although it's
been part of TikTok Light in Asiafor years, only recently launched in France
and Spain. European regulators didn't takelong to scrutinize this feature, expressing concern
(04:33):
over its potential to foster addictive behaviors, especially among young people. The EU's
Digital Services Act played a pivotal rolein prompting this action, although TikTok has
stated that the feature is not accessibleto users under eighteen. The effectiveness of
the platform's age verification processes has beenquestioned, with the European Commission unsatisfied with
(04:56):
the safeguards in place to protect children. TikTok has responded by halting the reward
feature in the EU territories to addressthese regulatory concerns. The move underscores the
ongoing tension between tech companies and Europeanlegislation aimed at protecting online users, particularly
minors. In the rapidly evolving socialmedia landscape, a new Twitter like app
(05:18):
from Meta called Threads has made significantstrides, now boasting over one hundred fifty
million monthly active users. Despite jokingreferences to Mark Zuckerberg launching Threads solely to
spite Elon Musk, the app's originalintent was to serve as a positive and
creative space for public conversations, adirect nod and perhaps a challenge to what
(05:40):
Twitter was and what X has becomeunder Musk's ownership. Since its launch in
July of the previous year, Threadshas seen impressive growth. Just between February
and April. It boosted its userbase from one hundred thirty million to one
hundred fifty million monthly actives, indicatinga successful uptake and raising concerns for Musk
given the status growth of X.According to some reports, there's been a
(06:02):
noticeable decline in X usage between thirteenpercent to thirty percent over the past year,
while x's daily active users have remainedat two hundred fifty million since November
twenty twenty two, the same monthwhen Musk took over the platform. This
stagnation contrasts with Thread's momentum, whicheven sees higher daily active users in the
(06:25):
US than X. Meta is maximizingThread's potential by eyeing the introduction of paid
ads in the latter half of thisyear, ahead of their original timeline,
which was set for when the apphits hundreds of millions of users. This
is a head of schedule, asthe current user growth trajectory suggests the app
could reach two hundred million users byaround October. Fostering partnerships with influencers and
(06:49):
providing more incentives for sports communities areamong the strategies Threads as employing to draw
new users. Taylor Swift's move topromote her new album on Threads bypassing X
highlights a gradual but perceptible shift inwhere celebrities and influencers are choosing to engage
with their fan base. This couldcontribute to Threads eventually overtaking X as the
(07:13):
go to real time social media appif current trends continue. However, the
competition is still fierce. X hasa larger base, with two hundred fifty
million daily and over five hundred millionmonthly active users. Nevertheless, Thread's momentum
and policy of avoiding politics and realtime news has garnered a fast growing user
base that, if sustained, couldat some point challenge the dominance of X.
(07:39):
In the ever evolving landscape of artificialintelligence, staying ahead of the curve
is critical for marketers and entrepreneurs.Ben Angel, a leading voice in survival
strategies for an AI driven world,emphasizes the significance of AI literacy. This
involves understanding the capabilities and limitations ofAI and its potential impact on business made
(08:00):
models. The rapid change's AI bringscome with risks, such as the propensity
for AI to hallucinate or infringe oncopyrights, as in the ongoing lawsuit by
The New York Times against Open AIand Microsoft. One strategy for remaining relevant
is to rethink business models and diversifyofferings, proactively positioning yourself beyond what AI
(08:20):
can do. This may include honingin on uniquely human skills and personal branding,
which can differentiate us from AI's mimickingcapabilities. Another key tactic is to
protect your intellectual property using techniques suchas style development and prompt chaining for AI
generated content, while asserting ownership rightsthrough copyright notices and water marks. The
(08:43):
concept of the hype cycle is alsothrown into the mix. A stage where
AI's capabilities can seem limitless, Angelurges caution and skepticism, advocating instead a
focus on the democratization of information andthe protection of one's intellectual property or knowledge.
He foresees AI regulation as a meansto help balance content usage by AI
(09:05):
companies, and raises the importance offinding purpose in work, a quality AI
cannot replicate. Angel proposes a multipronged approach for businesses and individuals to navigate
an AI driven future. Become AIliterate, rethink business models, embrace personal
branding, protect intellectual property, keepperspective amid the hype, and find purpose
(09:26):
despite the challenges and uncertainties. Adoptingthese strategies can help individuals and businesses not
just survive, but thrive in theage of AI. For more on Angel's
insights, you can explore his latestbook, The Wolf Is at the Door,
How to Survive and Thrive in anAI driven World. That's a wrap
on today's episode of Creator Daily.I'm your host, Michael, and it's
(09:50):
been a pleasure diving into the lateststrategies and trends with you all. Don't
forget. You can find all thegoodies we talked about today in the show
notes, including any links and extrainfo that might spark your creator journey.
And Hey, if you've got questions, comments, or just want to share
your own creator stories, we'd loveto hear from you. Shoot us an
email at Creator Daily at podcrafter dotcom, and who knows, your insights
(10:13):
might just be featured on a futureepisode. Thanks for tuning in and being
part of the vibrant Creator Daily community. Be sure to subscribe so you don't
miss out on any of our upcomingepisodes until next time, keep creating,
stay inspired, and we'll catch youon the flip side.
Welcome to another episode of Creator Daily. I'm your host Michael, covering the
top news stories, latest strategies,and emerging trends in the overall creator landscape.
Today, we're diving into the implicationsof President Biden's signature on a bill
that commences the process for Byteedance todivest TikTok. We'll explore how Reddit is
(00:25):
revamping its app with a spotlight oncomments. TikTok's decision to halt their incentive
for daily video views is also onour discussion list, along with the growth
of Threads, which is boasting awhopping one hundred and fifty million monthly active
users. And finally, we'll touchon strategies for staying pertinent in the rapidly
evolving AI centric world. So buckleup for a content rich ride through the
(00:49):
dynamic terrain of digital creation. Let'sget started. A recent development in the
ongoing TikTok saga, as President JoeBiden has signed a bill that requires byte
Dance, TikTok's China based parent company, to sell off the app. Byte
Dance now has nine months to divestTikTok, with a possible three month extension
(01:11):
if they show considerable progress. Thislaw essentially starts a countdown for byte dance,
failing which TikTok could face a banin the United States. This move
comes after some tactical legislative strategy inwhich the divestor ban bill, once stalled
in the Senate, was combined withforeign aid legislation, prompting senators to address
(01:32):
both issues together. The added periodfor divestment from the original six months to
nine months helped sway some lawmakers whowere initially hesitant. Pushback from TikTok officials
is expected, with TikTok's spokesperson AlexHaurek intimating plans to challenge the law in
the courts. This legal challenge mightdelay any potential ban if the courts decide
(01:53):
to postpone enforcement. Moreover, TikTokCEO show Chow criticized the bill in a
video, stating, make no mistake, this is a ban, voicing his
concern about the platform and its user'sfreedom of expression. To summarize, TikTok
is standing at a crossroads where iteither finds a way to divest and continue
operating in the US market, orpotentially gets banned if legal and political hurdles
(02:15):
aren't overcome. Meanwhile, TikTok's fatehangs in the balance as it navigates through
these legislative and legal challenges. Yourredditis rolling out an update for its mobile
app on iOS and Android that's allabout making comments more prominent. The company
says it's streamlining the user experience byremoving obstacles and making it quicker to access
(02:37):
discussions. With the new tweaks,comments will load almost instantly when you tap
on the comment's icon, and insteadof seeing the original post first, you'll
be taken straight to the top comment. A context bar will be pinned at
the top of your screen, showinga compressed version of the original post.
If you want to revisit the fullcontent of the post, simply tapping on
(02:59):
the thumbnail, we'll get you there. Navigation is also getting more uniform with
this update. It doesn't matter ifthe original post is a text, blurb,
video, or photo. Now asimple left swipe will lead you to
new posts, and swiping up willreveal the comments. These changes show Reddit's
focus on fostering more interaction within thecomments section, rather than just passively consuming
(03:23):
the posts. But and there's alwaysa butt. This shift could mean that
some users might skip over important partsof the original post since the app is
nudging them straight to the conversation.It's a balancing act between feeding into our
love for instant discussion and not missingthe full context of what we're talking about.
(03:44):
Reddit has made these updates based onfeedback from users and testing, hinting
that they're pretty confident that this willenhance the overall experience in the app.
Whether this is a positive turn ornot, it looks like Reddit is betting
big on the power of community discussions. In a recent update, TikTok has
decided to suspend a rewards program thatwas designed to incentivize users for daily engagement
(04:09):
on the platform. Specifically, TikTokLight users in Europe were earning a nominal
amount around thirty eight cents a dayfor activities such as logging in, watching
ads, and liking videos within theapp. This reward system, although it's
been part of TikTok Light in Asiafor years, only recently launched in France
and Spain. European regulators didn't takelong to scrutinize this feature, expressing concern
(04:33):
over its potential to foster addictive behaviors, especially among young people. The EU's
Digital Services Act played a pivotal rolein prompting this action, although TikTok has
stated that the feature is not accessibleto users under eighteen. The effectiveness of
the platform's age verification processes has beenquestioned, with the European Commission unsatisfied with
(04:56):
the safeguards in place to protect children. TikTok has responded by halting the reward
feature in the EU territories to addressthese regulatory concerns. The move underscores the
ongoing tension between tech companies and Europeanlegislation aimed at protecting online users, particularly
minors. In the rapidly evolving socialmedia landscape, a new Twitter like app
(05:18):
from Meta called Threads has made significantstrides, now boasting over one hundred fifty
million monthly active users. Despite jokingreferences to Mark Zuckerberg launching Threads solely to
spite Elon Musk, the app's originalintent was to serve as a positive and
creative space for public conversations, adirect nod and perhaps a challenge to what
(05:40):
Twitter was and what X has becomeunder Musk's ownership. Since its launch in
July of the previous year, Threadshas seen impressive growth. Just between February
and April. It boosted its userbase from one hundred thirty million to one
hundred fifty million monthly actives, indicatinga successful uptake and raising concerns for Musk
given the status growth of X.According to some reports, there's been a
(06:02):
noticeable decline in X usage between thirteenpercent to thirty percent over the past year,
while x's daily active users have remainedat two hundred fifty million since November
twenty twenty two, the same monthwhen Musk took over the platform. This
stagnation contrasts with Thread's momentum, whicheven sees higher daily active users in the
(06:25):
US than X. Meta is maximizingThread's potential by eyeing the introduction of paid
ads in the latter half of thisyear, ahead of their original timeline,
which was set for when the apphits hundreds of millions of users. This
is a head of schedule, asthe current user growth trajectory suggests the app
could reach two hundred million users byaround October. Fostering partnerships with influencers and
(06:49):
providing more incentives for sports communities areamong the strategies Threads as employing to draw
new users. Taylor Swift's move topromote her new album on Threads bypassing X
highlights a gradual but perceptible shift inwhere celebrities and influencers are choosing to engage
with their fan base. This couldcontribute to Threads eventually overtaking X as the
(07:13):
go to real time social media appif current trends continue. However, the
competition is still fierce. X hasa larger base, with two hundred fifty
million daily and over five hundred millionmonthly active users. Nevertheless, Thread's momentum
and policy of avoiding politics and realtime news has garnered a fast growing user
base that, if sustained, couldat some point challenge the dominance of X.
(07:39):
In the ever evolving landscape of artificialintelligence, staying ahead of the curve
is critical for marketers and entrepreneurs.Ben Angel, a leading voice in survival
strategies for an AI driven world,emphasizes the significance of AI literacy. This
involves understanding the capabilities and limitations ofAI and its potential impact on business made
(08:00):
models. The rapid change's AI bringscome with risks, such as the propensity
for AI to hallucinate or infringe oncopyrights, as in the ongoing lawsuit by
The New York Times against Open AIand Microsoft. One strategy for remaining relevant
is to rethink business models and diversifyofferings, proactively positioning yourself beyond what AI
(08:20):
can do. This may include honingin on uniquely human skills and personal branding,
which can differentiate us from AI's mimickingcapabilities. Another key tactic is to
protect your intellectual property using techniques suchas style development and prompt chaining for AI
generated content, while asserting ownership rightsthrough copyright notices and water marks. The
(08:43):
concept of the hype cycle is alsothrown into the mix. A stage where
AI's capabilities can seem limitless, Angelurges caution and skepticism, advocating instead a
focus on the democratization of information andthe protection of one's intellectual property or knowledge.
He foresees AI regulation as a meansto help balance content usage by AI
(09:05):
companies, and raises the importance offinding purpose in work, a quality AI
cannot replicate. Angel proposes a multipronged approach for businesses and individuals to navigate
an AI driven future. Become AIliterate, rethink business models, embrace personal
branding, protect intellectual property, keepperspective amid the hype, and find purpose
(09:26):
despite the challenges and uncertainties. Adoptingthese strategies can help individuals and businesses not
just survive, but thrive in theage of AI. For more on Angel's
insights, you can explore his latestbook, The Wolf Is at the Door,
How to Survive and Thrive in anAI driven World. That's a wrap
on today's episode of Creator Daily.I'm your host, Michael, and it's
(09:50):
been a pleasure diving into the lateststrategies and trends with you all. Don't
forget. You can find all thegoodies we talked about today in the show
notes, including any links and extrainfo that might spark your creator journey.
And Hey, if you've got questions, comments, or just want to share
your own creator stories, we'd loveto hear from you. Shoot us an
email at Creator Daily at podcrafter dotcom, and who knows, your insights
(10:13):
might just be featured on a futureepisode. Thanks for tuning in and being
part of the vibrant Creator Daily community. Be sure to subscribe so you don't
miss out on any of our upcomingepisodes until next time, keep creating,
stay inspired, and we'll catch youon the flip side.
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