Future Forward

Today, the art of Attention - and how Lil Nas has turned it into an art form.

Then, OpenAI. A new set of tools that puts Artificial Intelligence within reach.

And, what about AI? Is it possible it's not toxic?

 I’m Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward

I’m Alexa Scordato - let’s launch!

Let’s tail about Lil Nas

OpenAI and Avocados

If AI is about us, maybe that’s bad? 

This week, Mailchimp gets acquired for $12B 

And the Facebook Files continue to pour in 

Last, Why are the hate raids on Twitch a big deal? 

I’m Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward

I’m Alexa Scordato - let’s launch 

Mailchimp gets acquired for $12B: 

Current and former Employees aren’t celebrating:

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The Facebook Files: 

The Endless Facebook Apology

Facebook responds: 

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Twitch users boycott platform for failed action against hate raids 

Twitch sues two users responsible: 

When is it ok for tech companies to keep anonymous users anonymous?

Today - Apple Announced the iPhone 13, on the 13th.  Sounds a bit ominous, don’t you think? 

Then is AI really dangerous.

Data after 9/11? What is the legacy?

I’m Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward  

I’m Alexa Scordato - let’s launch!

CHAPTER 1 - THE Mac Event’

Plus - more apple news;

Is Siri getting dumber? 

CHAPTER 2  is AI really dangerous 

CHAPTER 3: 

After 9/11 Data collection is now unchecked

Today - Social Media evidence is being roped in to the Jan 6th investigation. Then - a big concession by Apple, but is it really? And Netflix dips its toe in Gaming, but why?  I’m Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward,  I’m Alexa Scordato - let’s launch! 

Chapter 1 - the Jan 6th investigation ropes in tech

Congressional panel investigating Jan. 6 insurrection demands records from Facebook, Twitter, other tech firms

Chapter 2 - Apple caves, or did they?

Apple’s $100 million settlement agreement changes a key App Store rule for developers

The App Store is too big to change

Chapter 3 - What does Netflix move into gaming mean? 

Netflix takes first stab at mobile gaming in its Android app, but only in Poland

Today, you social media history in Afganistan could be deadly

Then, Uber and Lift may find their Magic Prop 22 shot down

And can Only Fan’s survive if its biggest stars have to put their cloths on? 

I’m Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward

I’m Alexa Scordato, Let’s Launch!

Rundown:

1. Social media dangers in Afganistan

2. California Prop 22 - shot down

3. Only Fan’s - now PG 13 

As what happened to Tumbler

Today,  we’re talking about Documentary Film, and Censorship, and Free Speech. With unprecedented access - my filmmaking partner and I were inside the 9/11 story.But the film that was made didn’t make the museum happy - at all. Today, the making of The Outsider, and the battle that continues to unfold. I’m Alexa Scordato, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch. 

 Free Speech

- Facebook

This week Tokyo was in the news...Sure, there was the Olympics… but this year they were overshadowed by Covid, by drama, even by tech. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, and this Future Forward and I’m Alexa Scordato - let’s launch

Every day - there’s another announcement. A startup has gone PUBLIC. It’s a veritable IPO Gold Rush - making founders, and VC’s very wealth. But, is everyone a winner? What’s the risk to the innovation economy? Today the IPO gold rush -on Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum and I’m Alexa Scordato - Let’s Launch. 

Duolingo went public: https://techcrunch.com/2021/07/23/duolingos-bellwether-ipo/

Robinhood too. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/21/technology/robinhood-ipo.html

- Outbrain. https://www.fastcompany.com/90658316/outbrain-ipo-the-content-discovery-giant-goes-public-on-nasdaq-today 

- Taboola. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/30/digital-ad-firm-taboola-set-to-start-trading-following-spac-merger-.html

Kaltura. - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/kaltura-stock-opens-with-a-15-gain-valuing-company-at-more-than-14-billion-2021-07-21

IPO Rush

Today - the Extraordinary story of Airbnb.  unlocking a whole new travel industry and empowering a new economic reality for homeowners. but is competition on the horizon? Who will win the travel wars? I’m Steven Rosenbaum and this is future-forward. And I’m Alexa Scordato let’s launch.

The Future of Airbnb

Should You Use Airbnb or Vrbo?

6 BucketList Stays Around the World from AirBnb

A New Era of Lodging: Airbnb’s Impact on Hotels, Travelers, and Cities

VRBO was founded in 1995 and acquired by HomeAway in 2006, both of which were acquired by Expedia Group in December 2015.

The Impact of Airbnb on Hotel and Hospitality Industry

Why Do Some Crimes Increase When Airbnbs Come to Town?

Airbnb, Vrbo unite to identify properties used for house parties, punish users who throw them

Today - Facebook is being poached - by INSTACART - and they just nabbed their new CEO

Then, the Bidden administration takes on Big Techm and Does Big Tech make good neighbors? Maybe not it turns out. I’m Steven Rosenbaum and this is future forward I’m Alexa Scordato - let’s launch.