This week we unpack TikTok CEO's Shou Zi Chew's conversation on the TED stage, we discuss our experience with Snap's My AI, we deep dive into sludge content, and so much more! 

The Things: 

1. TikTok's CEO speaks to a TED Audience, the First Interview since Testifying to Congress. 
2. Snapchat’s New “My AI” Feature is “Rewarded” by a Spike in 1-star Reviews.  
3. Up-and-Coming Social Platforms Attempt to Capitalize Amid Ongoing Twitter Controversies 
4. BeReal: How the Next Big thing in Social Media Lost its Novelty.
5. Escapism or Overstimulation? Meet "Sludge Content," TikTok's Newest Takeover

Sources: The Publish Press, TED, Business Intelligence for BC, TechCrunch, The Verge, ABC News, NBC News

Hosts:  Joey Scarillo, Kendall Pennington, Estie Wassner

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