Reddit’s API Rug Pull

Reddit’s API Rug Pull

Assessment

Interactive Video

Information Technology (IT), Architecture, Business

11th Grade - Vocational training

Hard

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The video discusses Reddit's business model, focusing on its recent API pricing changes that have upset many users and third-party app developers. The new pricing model is seen as a move to eliminate competition and control the platform's ecosystem. The video also touches on the influence of AI companies and VCs on Reddit, highlighting the value of user-generated content and the potential risks of relying on third-party platforms. The video concludes with an apology for the lack of memes due to ongoing protests.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the implications of Reddit's decision to increase API pricing on third-party apps?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How has the change in API pricing affected the Apollo app specifically?

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3.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What concerns are raised about the control platforms like Reddit have over third-party applications?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the relationship between Reddit and large language models like ChatGPT as mentioned in the text.

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways do users contribute to Reddit without direct compensation, and why is this significant?

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