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TNW 339: Tackling Disinformation With 'Prebunking' - Google Search Documents, /e/OS, OpenAI & Siri

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Can you debunk misinformation before it gets out to the public? A massive leak of Google's search algorithm made its way online. What is the /e/OS mobile operating system? And OpenAI is working with Apple to train Siri, and it is making Microsoft concerned about their relationship.

  • Will Oremus from The Washington Post joins Mikah Sargent to talk about misinformation and the practice of 'prebunking' as a way to educate voters in upcoming elections so that they are as informed as possible when casting their votes.
  • Mikah talks about a recent leak of Google's search algorithm and the company's acknowledgement of the leak.
  • Senior Writer Scott Gilbertson of Wired stops by the show to discuss /e/OS and its differences from the stock Google Android operating system.
  • Finally, Mikah talks about OpenAI helping Apple fix its digital assistant, Siri, and how that working relationship is making Microsoft very concerned.

    • Host: Mikah Sargent

    Guests: Will Oremus and Scott Gilbertson

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