Discover Why TikTok is Addictive Explore AI Bubble Concerns and Taylor Swift’s AI Slop Allegations
Welcome to Emegypt’s Weekly Tech Digest
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- Understanding TikTok’s addictive algorithm
- The potential AI bubble
- OpenAI’s expansion plans in Canada
- Controversy over Taylor Swift’s use of AI
Exploring the Phenomenon: How TikTok Keeps Users Hooked
Recent analysis reveals that TikTok users can form an app-checking habit after just 260 videos, which is approximately 35 minutes of viewing. The Washington Post examined the viewing habits of 800 TikTok users over five months to understand this phenomenon better. The study found that occasional users watched about 70 minutes daily, while heavy users spent up to four hours on the app.
Interestingly, content varied between groups. While casual users were attracted to music-focused clips, frequent users delved into engaging “storytime” videos. Over time, both groups increased their app usage frequency. This behavioral trend suggests a form of compulsive behavior, aligning with user testimonies who struggle to stop despite aware of the potential negative impacts.
Is the AI Surge Leading to a Bubble?
With tech stocks soaring and ventures like OpenAI attracting massive funding, concerns about a potential AI bubble are emerging. The Bank of England and the International Monetary Fund warn of a sharp market correction. Key indicators such as the disproportionate tech-stock representation in the S&P 500 and the uncertainty surrounding AI’s impact on productivity and jobs contribute to these concerns.
OpenAI Eyes Canada’s Data Centre Potential
Amidst the AI boom, OpenAI is considering expanding its data capabilities into Canada. This move aligns with their broader strategy, following announcements for new data centers in Norway and collaboration with SAP in Germany.
OpenAI’s interest coincides with Canada’s growing desire for more control over its digital infrastructure, potentially reducing reliance on U.S. tech giants. This nationalistic push aims to safeguard services against foreign governmental influences.
Criticism Over Taylor Swift’s Alleged Use of AI Marketing
Taylor Swift’s recent promotional videos for “The Life of a Showgirl” have stirred controversy among fans, due to elements resembling generative AI, such as surreal graphics and peculiar features. The discovery has disappointed some fans who cherished Swift’s non-AI creative touch. Emegypt’s theatre critic Aisling Murphy expresses a sense of betrayal, especially since Swift previously criticized AI technologies like deepfakes.
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Additional Reads
- The Techno Optimist’s Guide to Futureproofing Your Child (New York Magazine)
- Ted Cruz clashing with Wikipedia over perceived bias (Ars Technica)
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