Goodbye TikTok, Ni Hao RedNote? + A.I.'s Environmental Impact + Meta's Masculine Energy

Hard Fork

2025/01/17

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Shownote

The deadline for TikTok to sell or to face a ban is fast approaching. We discuss how Supreme Court justices — who opted on Friday to uphold the law — reacted to arguments in the case, whether the Chinese government might allow Elon Musk to buy the app, and...

Highlights

In this episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of technology and its societal implications. From the legal and cultural battles surrounding TikTok to the environmental costs of artificial intelligence, and even a humorous take on corporate culture shifts, this podcast covers a wide range of pressing topics.

13:55

Users are migrating to RedNote as a form of protest against the TikTok ban, showcasing the fragility of social media platforms.

42:01

AI's energy consumption is minimal per query but significant cumulatively, raising environmental concerns.

1:07:54

Zuckerberg's push for masculine energy at Meta includes layoffs of 'low performers' and a focus on physical fitness

Chapters

What's at Stake for TikTok and Its Users?

00:00

How Does AI Impact the Environment?

27:42

Can Masculine Energy Reshape Corporate Culture?

1:00:05

Transcript

Kevin Roose: Hi, I'm Josh Haner, and I'm a staff photographer at The New York Times covering climate change. For years, we've sort of imagined this picture of a polar bear floating on a piece of ice. Those have been the images associated with climate chang...