Episode 361: Instagram's Unexpected Resurrection, the Cockroach Janta Party's Historic Growth, and Platforms Going Dark on Transparency

In this episode, we break down critical developments across tech and geopolitics: OpenAI's urgent macOS security updates following a supply chain vulnerability, Instagram's surprising resurgence as creators report it's the only major platform where organic viral growth still happens normally, and the Cockroach Janta Party's unprecedented 22 million follower surge in one month—the first non-celebrity account to break Instagram's growth ceiling. We also cover TikTok's decision to hide public video rankings, Bluesky reaching manipulation scale, unresolved questions about Iran's enriched uranium in U.S. peace negotiations, corporate tax avoidance schemes costing $40 billion, and the expansion of creator boxing tournaments to subscription platforms like Patreon. A comprehensive look at how platforms are consolidating power while simultaneously limiting transparency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.