After the AI Boom, the Prediction Industry is Heating Up - Meta to Enter the Trending "Prediction Market" - #095

The global slump in high-tech stocks is the talk of the town.

First, we discuss the stock market plunge that shook the world. Centered around AI-related stocks, significant drops were recorded not only on the NASDAQ but also in Japanese and Korean markets. As expectations for interest rate hikes intensify, the atmosphere in the market seems to be shifting, with investors becoming skeptical about the profitability of AI. I'm curious to see how things unfold.

Meta is reportedly entering the prediction market.

Next, we cover "Arena," the prediction market app rumored to be in development by Meta. It is expected to rival existing services like Polymarket, but it seems to have a mechanism that distinguishes it from mere gambling apps. The fact that it will begin with a points-based system is particularly interesting regarding how it will integrate with future SNS experiences.

"Dopamine sites" are trending in South Korea.

Finally, I introduce the term "dopamine site," which is currently a hot topic among Gen Z in South Korea. It is actually a way to enjoy simulating a surprising experience, which might be a modern form of stress relief. I am endlessly curious about how this trend will spread in the future, but for more details, please listen to the full episode.