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The clock is set to run out on TikTok over the weekend, following the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the ban ( . So, what’s next for the video-sharing app’s 170 million U.S. users?
On today’s episode of TechCrunch’s Equity ( podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Margaux MacColl and Anthony Ha dive into the week’s biggest stories, including where all the ‘TikTok refugees’ are heading. Many are flocking to Chinese apps like RedNote ( and Lemon8 ( , with some even turning to Duolingo ( to brush up on their Mandarin as they search for new digital homes.
Listen to the full episode to hear about:
• How Maki ( and Synthesia ( are rethinking the recruitment process – and yes, it involves AI.
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Colossal Biosciences’ colossal raise ( . Where will the woolly mammoths go? Did we learn nothing from Jurassic Park?
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Powerset’s ( decentralized venture fund, and the challenges ahead for mid-size venture firms ( .
• And finally, are we stepping into risky territory with AI companions ( , from falling in love with ChatGPT ( to making an AI chatbot say it loves you ( ?
Equity will be back next week, so stay tuned!
Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday.
Subscribe to us on ( Apple Podcasts ( , Overcast ( , Spotify ( and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X ( and Threads ( , at @EquityPod. For the full episode tran
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2025/01/17
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