AI Transparency Issues and Social Media Shifts

Explore the controversy surrounding Epoch AI's funding disclosure from OpenAI and its implications for transparency in AI development. Discover how Bluesky's new vertical video feed is reshaping the social media landscape amidst TikTok's uncertain future. Plus, delve into the revolutionary tech of Gaussian splatting and Meta's strategic launch of the 'Edits' app in response to the CapCut ban. Stay informed on the latest tech trends and their impact on innovation and user engagement.

Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/19/ai-benchmarking-organization-criticized-for-waiting-to-disclose-funding-from-openai/
https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/19/bluesky-launches-a-custom-feed-for-vertical-videos/
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/19/24345491/gaussian-splats-3d-scanning-scaniverse-niantic
https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/19/meta-announces-a-new-video-editing-app-called-edits-amidst-tiktok-and-capcut-ban/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) AI benchmarking organization criticized for waiting to disclose funding from OpenAI
(00:03:38) Bluesky launches a custom feed for vertical videos
(00:06:44) The tech to build the holodeck
(00:10:11) Meta announces a new video editing app called Edits amidst TikTok and CapCut ban