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Dive deeper into the world of technology with Unpacked, where every week, Viggy Balagopalakrishnan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vigneshbalagopalakrishnan/] & James Watterson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-watterson-342bb349/] bring you more than just news. They dissect the layers of tech company strategies, product updates, AI developments, and policy shifts with a critical eye. Built on the belief that informed opinions are shaped by understanding the full story, Unpacked delivers research-driven insights, free from surface-level summaries and one-sided opinions.
With their extensive experience in building technology products, our hosts offer listeners a unique perspective on the 'how' and 'why' behind the latest tech news. Follow Unpacked for a no-frills, nuanced conversation on the most pressing tech topics of our time.
Instagram Curbs Political Posts & Google Unveils Gemini App | EP 5
Unpacked Podcast - Weekly Tech Deep Dive
1 hour 8 minutes
1 year ago
Instagram Curbs Political Posts & Google Unveils Gemini App | EP 5
In this episode, we dive into Meta's policy shift [https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/09/instagram-and-threads-will-no-longer-proactively-recommend-political-content/?guccounter=1] from last week, which halts the proactive recommendation of political content on platforms like Instagram Reels and Threads. We explore the criticism Meta has faced over its handling of political content, the factors driving this significant decision, the fragmented media environment, and how this decision impacts political discourse especially in an election year.
Switching gears, we dive into the launch [https://www.engadget.com/google-rebrands-its-bard-ai-chatbot-as-gemini-which-now-has-its-own-android-app-151303210.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly96ZW5jYXN0ci5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACrt6f_-Mva4Vko-ZtX9GA_26hOiPeSLqDikT3hyBg_xKCDx86EWdbFQyFozDjkrbEENAGzcTn6ogN7t26iTFemTn0eSqVQc2aZrZK6cv4x_0_oFVkOJ2FZFeHTSU82oSlNjLW1XkDPg6QCtl0NukjL9abv4Za7bSS7AwsUmfX2Q] of Google Gemini app, which is the upgraded version of web-based Google Bard. Our discussion navigates through the app's consumer value proposition, its monetization prospects (or lack thereof), and its role in Google's broader competitive strategy. We unpack what Gemini means for users and how it positions Google in the evolving tech landscape.
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Unpacked Podcast - Weekly Tech Deep Dive
Dive deeper into the world of technology with Unpacked, where every week, Viggy Balagopalakrishnan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vigneshbalagopalakrishnan/] & James Watterson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-watterson-342bb349/] bring you more than just news. They dissect the layers of tech company strategies, product updates, AI developments, and policy shifts with a critical eye. Built on the belief that informed opinions are shaped by understanding the full story, Unpacked delivers research-driven insights, free from surface-level summaries and one-sided opinions.
With their extensive experience in building technology products, our hosts offer listeners a unique perspective on the 'how' and 'why' behind the latest tech news. Follow Unpacked for a no-frills, nuanced conversation on the most pressing tech topics of our time.
