10 Things in Tech: Twitter 2.0, Creating with AI, and Reddit Employees’ Swag Warning

Twitter’s new CEO, Linda Yaccarino, wants to transform the social media platform into a hub for real-time, accurate information with minimal effort required. However, Twitter has a long way to go, especially with its persistent bot problem. Meanwhile, rich venture capitalists are buying up Nvidia GPUs, which are crucial for training the big models behind AI tools. eBay is also pivoting towards AI and authentication to drive its next phase of growth. Insider spoke to five people who used generative AI to quickly create content like songs, stories, letters, and commercials. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has told employees to avoid wearing branded gear amidst a mass revolt by the platform’s users. Tesla’s charging deals with Ford and GM have rivals panicking as charging stations open up to other automakers, and TikTok is testing a visual search tool in its shopping tab that could challenge Google’s search dominance. Finally, Insider’s Tim Levin shares his experience road-tripping in Toyota’s new electric SUV, while an article explores the death zone of Mount Everest above 26,000 feet.