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"Meta's Adviser Quits Over Self-Harm Content, U.S. Investigates Drug Sales"

A leading psychologist advising Meta on suicide prevention and self-harm has resigned, accusing the tech giant of prioritizing profit over user safety by ignoring expert advice and failing to remove harmful content from Instagram, which she says triggers vulnerable individuals. Despite her efforts and consultations, she believes the company's expert groups are for show, and that Meta uses tactics to avoid removing content. The psychologist's resignation comes amid concerns about the exposure of children to violent online content, with Instagram being a main app mentioned.

1 year ago•Source: The Guardian

"TikTok Ban Threatens Economic Impact and Social Media Landscape"

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5.62 min•1 year ago

"TikTok Ban Threatens Economic Impact and Social Media Landscape"

TikTok creators in the U.S. are outraged over a potential ban of the app, warning of the economic impact on countless people and businesses that rely on it for income. They argue that TikTok has become an essential platform for dialogue and community, particularly for marginalized groups. Content creators describe it as a digital equalizer, providing opportunities and exposure for people of color and other marginalized communities. The bipartisan bill, which still needs to go through the Senate, aims to ban the app if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake, citing concerns about user data security and potential suppression of content unfavorable to the Chinese government.

via The Associated Press