Data Scientist Created Automated Instagram Account To Score Free Food In NYC

Restaurants in Manhattan are expensive, unless you're an influencer. Data scientist, Chris Buetti, realized that he could score some free meals just by posting about his dining experience on his Instagram ー but only if he had enough followers to earn "influencer" status. The problem was that being an influencer is a full-time job. The solution? Automation.

TIME has released its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, in a year filled with crises and uncertainty. Emma Barker, Senior Editor at TIME, joined Wake Up With Cheddar to break down the big names.

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