Podcast:Cheap Talk Published On: Fri Mar 24 2023 Description: The TikTok situation escalates; Russia pulls a reverse TikTok; the first image of the state; what is a state, anyway; AI tools are lying to us; Xi goes to Moscow; Russia harasses a US drone; and Marcus believes states are disembodied people with feelings and emotionsSend us feedback at cheaptalkpod@gmail.com or leave us a voice messageFurther reading/watching:Sara Morrison. 2023. “Is TikTok too big to ban?” Vox.com.Reuters. 2023. “Kremlin tells officials to stop using iPhones – Kommersant newspaper.”Video of Russian aircraft intercepting US drone over Black Sea.Rose Gottemoeller. 2023. “The Role of U.S. Diplomacy in Countering Russia’s Nuclear Threats and Misbehavior.” Texas National Security Review 6(2).Blackberry – Official TrailerThe latest AI tools:ChatGPT (GPT-4 is available to “plus” users who pay for access)Bing AI Google’s BardSee all Cheap Talk episodes