Topic: Snapchat Ftc

2 chapters across the catalog

Death Buses
Episode 1797 1:26:13 - 1:29:18

1797: Death Buses

AI Data Scarcity, Synthetic Data and Snap AI

Major AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are reportedly struggling to find new high-quality data to ingest, leading to a reliance on "synthetic data" and partnerships for non-public datasets. Meanwhile, the FTC is investigating Snap's "My AI" chatbot for potential risks to young users, highlighting the growing legal and regulatory pressure on the sector.

Jihadi Disneyland
Episode 616 2:53:36 - 2:55:28

616: Jihadi Disneyland

Snapchat FTC Settlement over Data Privacy

Snapchat settled charges with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for misleading users about the "disappearing" nature of its messages and for secretly collecting location data. While the company will not face a fine, it must change its privacy practices. The app's shift toward becoming a broader messaging platform like Facebook is seen as a strategic mistake.