TikTok, Teens & Truth: Dean McCoubrey on How AI and Social Media Are Rewriting the News

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In this eye-opening episode of the TechDailyPost radio show, host Rethabile Mohlala is joined by Dean McCoubrey, the founder of MySociaLife (social media education) and Humaine (AI marketing agency), for a deep dive into the digital forces reshaping our world.

Dean brings a unique perspective, blending his UK roots with 28 years of experience in the South African marketing and storytelling landscape. The conversation is a masterclass in modern media, covering the critical intersection of AI, social platforms, and the information we consume.

We unpack:

The Dual Mission: How Dean’s companies protect teens online with MySociaLife while using AI to revolutionize marketing efficiency with Humaine.

The AI Toolbox: Live demos of powerful, free tools like Read.ai that can transcribe meetings and repurpose content instantly.

The TikTok Takeover: Stunning stats on how the platform commands the attention of 77% of South Africa's online population and is becoming a primary news source for a generation.

The News Crisis: How the shift to citizen journalism and AI-generated content is blurring the lines between fact and fiction, and what it means for credibility and trust.

The Storyteller's Edge: Why ancient storytelling principles are more critical than ever for brands and individuals to cut through the digital noise.

Tune in for a crucial conversation about navigating the risks and harnessing the power of our new digital reality.

Listen to TechDailyPost every Monday, 8 PM - 9 PM on 919FM.

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19 Aug English South Africa Technology · Business

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