Ep.268 - TikTok "Ban", Ghostbots & Uber Eats

In a week where:Tory Donor Frank Hester takes news cycle after comments on Labour MP Diane Abbott.Vladimir Putin wins Russian Presidential election. Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Shania Twain, and SZA headline Glastonbury. Vybz Kartel has his murder conviction overturned. Laura Kenny, Britain’s most successful female Olympian, retires from cycling.In the first of an all-Tech episode: The US House of Reps have put through a bill forcing foreign companies to divest. So whilst its not a "Ban" on TikTok, the reasonings from US politicians all lean to xenophobia. (Article By Nathan J. Robinson)In the 2nd Tech segment: Now a good reason why TikTok (and all social media) should be objectively used less can be seen with the youth and how social media is affecting them. (Article By Jonathan Haidt)In the 3rd segment: Something about this age of chatbots is people using them to talk to AI versions of the deceased. Now that's a dystopian book I'd read. (Article By Nigel Mulligan)Lastly: A tech win involving an Uber Eats biker taking it to the faceless Uber Eats. (Article By Madhumita Murgia) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence