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Podcast Explores AI Bots, Reddit API Changes, and TikTok Scams

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The Ctrl-Alt-Speech podcast, hosted by Mike Masnick and Ben Whitelaw, discussed several recent developments in online speech and content moderation. Topics included Reddit's decision to kill RSS feeds and restrict API access due to AI bots, and publishers' calls for action against AI stealth bots. The episode also touched on TikTok's relaxed advertising rules leading to an increase in scams, and the effectiveness of former President Trump's stance on TikTok. AI

IMPACT Discusses the impact of AI bots on platforms like Reddit and the implications for content moderation and online speech.

RANK_REASON The item is a podcast episode discussing various news items related to online speech and AI bots, rather than a primary announcement or event.

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Podcast Explores AI Bots, Reddit API Changes, and TikTok Scams

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Ctrl-Alt-Speech: No Good Feed Goes Unpunished https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tech dirt.com/2026/10/16/ctrl-alt-speech-no-good-feed-goes-unpunished/

    Ctrl-Alt-Speech: No Good Feed Goes Unpunished https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tech dirt.com/2026/10/16/ctrl-alt-speech-no-good-feed-goes-unpunished/

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