The TikTok ban, and what comes next

The Vergecast

2025/01/14

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Shownote

In five days, TikTok as we know it could be finished in the US. The Verge's Lauren Feiner joins the show to discuss last week's Supreme Court arguments over the ban, why things don't look good for TikTok, and what's likely to happen in the next five days. ...

Highlights

The podcast explores the high-stakes legal battle surrounding TikTok's potential ban in the U.S., the shifting landscape of tech policies under Meta's leadership, Kickstarter's evolving role in the creator economy, and the future of secure login methods. Each topic sheds light on the broader implications for technology, innovation, and user experience in a rapidly changing digital world.

19:43

Separating TikTok's algorithm from ByteDance is technologically complex and could fundamentally alter the app.

33:21

Zuckerberg's shift to a hands-off approach reflects broader societal challenges in balancing free speech with harmful content

53:16

Kickstarter's shift from a transactional model to a community-driven space emphasizes empathy and storytelling for creators[53:16].

1:21:23

Passkeys, leveraging biometric security, are emerging as a more efficient and secure alternative to traditional login methods.

Chapters

The TikTok Ban: Legal Battles and Algorithmic Challenges

00:00

Meta's Shifting Policies: Zuckerberg's Vision for Free Speech

30:50

Kickstarter's New Role: Empowering Creators in a Changing Economy

41:44

Beyond Passwords: The Future of Secure Login Methods

1:15:41

Transcript

David Pierce: Welcome to the VergeCast, the flagship podcast of crowdfunded socks. I'm your friend David Pierce, and it is 5.30 in the morning, and I am in the Charlotte, North Carolina airport on my way home from CES. It's really fun, CES, this year, actu...