Neuralink & Brain Interfaces, TikTok, FaceApp, iHeartRadio

News and trends covered this week include: * Neuralink’s recent news/ event/ whitepaper and the trend of brain-computer interfaces -- with @vijaypande * TikTok video influencers and AI-driven media and commerce -- with @conniechan * FaceApp and privacy beyond national security -- with Joel de la Garza * iHeart Radio and direct listings -- with @jpm25 …hosted by @smc90.

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