Mar 6

Everything you need to know about AI agents | Swami Sivasubramanian

What if you had an AI-powered assistant — that took initiative on its own? Technology leader Swami Sivasubramanian believes AI agents are the future of work, capable of sparking new levels of productivity and creativity. Demystifying the workings of autonomous software systems, h ... Show More

22m 50s

Feb 27

AI's next frontier isn't where you might expect | Hardy Pemhiwa

With a billion mobile phone users and a median population age of 19, Africa isn't catching up to the AI revolution — it's writing an entirely different playbook, says business leader Hardy Pemhiwa. He shows how a generation of entrepreneurs is using AI to teach classes, triage pa ... Show More

17m 16s

Feb 20

How we built Watch Duty, the lifesaving wildfire alert app | John Mills

After finding himself alone in an unreported wildfire in the woodlands of California, John Mills decided to take matters into his own hands. Hear the incredible story of how he rallied fire survivors and retired first responders to create Watch Duty, the nonprofit emergency alert ... Show More

10m 39s

Apr 2023

TikTok's CEO on its future — and what makes its algorithm different | Shou Chew

TikTok CEO Shou Chew dives into how the trend-setting video app and cultural phenomenon works — from what distinguishes its algorithm and drives virality to the challenges of content moderation and digital addiction. In a wide-ranging conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, ... Show More

38m 32s

Jul 2023

TikTok's CEO on its future -- and what makes its algorithm different | Shou Chew | TED Tech

TikTok CEO Shou Chew dives into how the trend-setting video app and cultural phenomenon works -- from what distinguishes its algorithm and drives virality to the challenges of content moderation and digital addiction. In a wide-ranging conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson ... Show More

42m 17s

Jul 2022

Tiktok's Algorithm and Creativity Network Effects

What does the success of TikTok's algorithmically-driven product tell us about the future of creators and the creator economy, product design, and innovation within video?In this cross-over archive episode from our tech news podcast, 16 Minutes on the News, we go deep i ... Show More

38m 28s

Feb 2023

A Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback

TikTok is opening up a “Transparency and Accountability Center” to try to win over skeptics. Is the company’s strategy working? Then, the origin story of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and how the company kicked off an A.I. arms race.Plus: A co-founder of Instagram, Kevin Systrom, ho ... Show More

1h 1m

Jan 2023

TikTok’s Spying Scandal + ChatGPT Puts Google on Notice + Phone Jail

Calls to ban TikTok or force its sell-off from its parent company ByteDance are gaining momentum, especially after reports of ByteDance’s surveillance of several U.S. journalists. And could Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI mark the end of Google’s search monopoly?Plus: ... Show More

59m 37s

Mar 2024

Inside TikTok: Culture, strategy, monetization, and more | Ray Cao (Global Head of Monetization Product Strategy and Operations)

Ray (Jiayi) Cao is the global head of product strategy and operations for monetization product at TikTok. Prior to TikTok, Ray spent six years at Google helping scale Google Shopping globally. In our conversation, we discuss:• TikTok’s internal culture ... Show More

1h 12m

Mar 2021

How Yappa is Removing the Toxic Nature of Commenting with Co-Founder, Kiaran Sim

The internet is a fascinating place and over the years it has provided tremendous resources to billions of people around the world. It’s brought us closer, and it’s divided us and at the same time. People feel more empowered to make their voices heard. The problem is anonymity ... Show More

43m 34s

Dec 2023

Google’s Epic Loss + Silicon Valley’s Curious New Subculture + How 2023 Changed the Internet

A jury decided the Google Play store unfairly stifles competition and maintains a monopoly. Kevin and Casey discuss how the ruling could reshape the digital economy. Then, a growing movement of developers and enthusiasts of artificial intelligence want the technology developed ... Show More

1h 13m

Mar 2022

NEW MONEY: How Crypto Is Accelerating the Creator Economy

Social media has given individuals new ways to connect with a global audience. These influencers are using that reach to inspire and encourage their followers. Joining “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay are Naya Rose, basketball non-profit organizer and influence ... Show More

24m 55s

Apr 2023

2335: How Visual Content is Unlocking New Opportunities for Data-Driven Businesses

On today's episode of Tech Talks Daily Podcast, I am joined by Cody Coleman, the inspiring co-founder, and CEO of Coactive AI, a Cloud 100-recognized startup transforming how organizations analyze and search image and video data. Cody shares his remarkable personal journey, from ... Show More

33m 26s

TikTok's CEO on its future -- and what m...