{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"96 | The Real Reason Behind the Tiktok US Ban, Meta's MAGA Makeover, and RedNote's &quot;Sudden&quot; Rise","description":"When tech companies consistently prioritize profits over people or try to cut corners on safety and ethical practices, it erodes trust and ultimately undermines the very foundation of our democracy . &amp;nbsp; From #meta cutting its fact-checking team to TikTok's potential demise in the US, this episode uncovers the hidden connections behind today's biggest tech headlines like: &amp;nbsp; -&amp;nbsp; Meta's mass layoffs and fact-checker purge -&amp;nbsp; TikTok's looming US ban and the surprising rise of RedNote -&amp;nbsp; The silent dismantling of DEI programs across Big Tech &amp;nbsp; In episode 96, Grace breaks down recent alarming tech trends and reveals 3 crucial lessons for tech workers and content creators navigating this new landscape. Discover how these changes impact your digital rights and learn strategies to protect your online presence. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udfaf&amp;nbsp; SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWS LETTER: https:\/\/substack.com\/@techunlockedpodcast? &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udca1 Connect with Grace: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gracemacjonez\/ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gracemacjones\/ &amp;nbsp; Follow Tech Unlocked for more career tips and tech news: Youtube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@techunlockedpod Instagram: @techunlockedpod TikTok: @techunlockedpod &amp;nbsp; Questions about sponsorship? Email us techunlockedpod@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: This video is based on my personal opinion and research. &amp;nbsp; SOURCES: https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/technology-58719674  https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2024\/04\/23\/congress-passes-tiktok-ban-biden-china\/73424172007\/  https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2025\/01\/15\/these-billionaires-companies-and-investors-elon-musk-frank-mccourt-and-more-could-buy-tiktok-as-ban-looms\/  https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/01\/04\/nx-s1-5248299\/cartoonist-quits-wapo-over-bezos-trump-cartoon-washingtonpost  https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2025\/01\/15\/donald-trump-tiktok-ban\/77724323007\/  https:\/\/about.fb.com\/news\/2025\/01\/meta-more-speech-fewer-mistakes\/  https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/society-equity\/meta-end-diversity-programs-ahead-trump-inauguration-2025-01-10\/  https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/01\/17\/tiktok-ceo-responds-to-trump-thanks-him-for-trying-to-solve-us-ban\/  https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/01\/15\/nx-s1-5260742\/tiktok-china-rednote-xiaohongshu-app  https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2025\/01\/15\/republicans-dei-la-fires-00198551  https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/01\/10\/nx-s1-5252757\/california-wildfires-dei-diversity-influencers-firefighters  https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/meta-dei-programs-mcdonalds-walmart-ford-diversity\/  https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/01\/10\/meta-dei-programs-employees-trump https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/1225172096  https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jodiecook\/2025\/01\/14\/what-the-tiktok-ban-means-for-your-business\/  https:\/\/x.com\/jason\/status\/1876767521912897540?s=46  https:\/\/babylonbee.com\/news\/guy-who-said-facebook-was-not-suppressing-free-speech-announces-facebook-will-stop-suppressing-free-speech  https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/meta-facebook-zuckerberg-board-members-dana-white-199436c62c934ebb751b564f874ad2f6  https:\/\/thehill.com\/policy\/technology\/4988461-meta-antitrust-case-ftc\/amp\/  https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/low-performer-label-meta-microsoft-layoffs-impact-recruiters-experts-2025-1  https:\/\/fortune.com\/2025\/01\/15\/tiktok-ceo-shou-zi-chew-mark-zuckerberg-intern-facebook\/  https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/tiktok-buyers-divestment-ban-8429dfb422c4cefb6b0807aeb2c5cd56  https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2025\/01\/15\/republicans-dei-la-fires-00198551  https:\/\/time.com\/7206543\/the-los-angeles-fires-have-nothing-to-do-with-dei\/  https:\/\/x.com\/armankhon\/status\/1880647301494132930?s=46 ","author_name":"Tech Unlocked","author_url":"http:\/\/techunlockedpod.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34915785\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/34915785"}