Issue #58
Can we build a future that works for everyone?
With complaints that the UK’s Online Safety Act has backfired and OpenAI’s authentic-looking AI videos sparking copyright concerns, October’s news hasn’t been great. Don’t worry - have a slice of virtual cake! And scroll on for my top stories.
1. Building imagination infrastructure
Shared beliefs are fragmenting and opinions are polarised - it’s more important than ever to think about our collective vision of the future. Starting with cake. (My blog)
2. Facebook & Apple remove ICE tracking apps
Is it radical to not like seeing your neighbour deported? The US government pressures platforms to remove apps enabling people to share location of ICE agents. (Gizmondo)
3. The young YouTubers taking on Orbán
In the past 15 years, Viktor Orbán’s conservative government has virtually destroyed independent media in Hungary, but YouTube is providing a lifeline. (Observer)
4. When everything’s fake, what’s the point?
The recent launches of Meta’s Vibes and OpenAI’s Sora have pushed AI video generation into the mainstream. Engagement is high - but for how long? (Time)
5. New wave social media apps provide hope
As online abuse rises, people turn to gated spaces built around trusted communities. New, niche apps like Lore and BlackSky are exploiting this trend. (TechCrunch)
👩🎤 New wave apps