Reddit’s API Rug Pull

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.

What was the main reason for subreddits going private, as discussed in the video?

• To increase ad revenue for Reddit

• To protest against Reddit's new API pricing

• To support third-party apps

• To improve user experience

How much would the new API pricing cost Apollo annually?

• $40 million

• $30 million

• $20 million

• $10 million

Which tech giant's strategy does Reddit's API pricing change resemble?

• Apple

• Twitter

• Instagram

• Google

What is the Reddit CEO's stated reason for the API pricing change?

• To improve the official Reddit app

• To address the use of Reddit data by large language models

• To eliminate competition

• To increase ad revenue

What is the potential risk for users creating content on platforms like Reddit?

• They might lose access to their content

• Their content might be undervalued

• Their content could be deleted

• Their content might be used without permission