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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.

via The Guardian|

#instagram #meta #psychologist

technology-social-media2 years ago•5 min saved

"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|

#ban #creators #economic-impact

technology-social-media2 years ago•5 min saved

"Combatting Deepfake Threats: Safeguarding Women in the Age of Technology"

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to families of children harmed by social media during a US Senate hearing, but the repeated apologies fail to address the inherent harm baked into social media design, particularly for children and women. Large-scale studies have shown the negative impact on young people's mental health, and the recent flood of deepfake images of Taylor Swift serves as a warning for women. The combination of artificial intelligence and social media creates a toxic environment, with AI being used to generate harmful content. Better regulation and enforcement are needed, but change will only come when tech companies perceive a threat to their bottom line.

via The Irish Times|

#artificial-intelligence #mark-zuckerberg #online-harassment

technology-social-media2 years ago•5 min saved

"Tech CEOs Testify in Senate Hearing on Child Online Safety"

The chief executives of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X (formerly Twitter) are set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the risks their products pose to young people, following a gruesome video posted on YouTube. Lawmakers are pushing for more accountability, citing whistleblowers, lawsuits, and new state legislation. The hearing will focus on youth safety efforts, with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to face particular scrutiny. Newly released communications suggest that Zuckerberg ignored warnings from senior company officials about underinvestment in user safety, despite growing concerns about the impact of Facebook and Instagram on teen mental health.

via CNN|

#big-tech #meta #senate-hearing

technology-social-media2 years ago•2 min saved

"Meta's Failure to Protect Children: Unveiling the Alarming Reality"

Internal documents from Meta reveal that about 100,000 children using Facebook and Instagram are subjected to online sexual harassment daily, including solicitation and exposure to adult content. The New Mexico attorney general's office has filed a lawsuit alleging that Meta's platforms have become marketplaces for child predators, with internal communications showing employee concerns over child safety and the company's alleged underinvestment in addressing minor sexualization on Instagram. Meta has denied the claims, stating that it has taken significant steps to prevent teens from experiencing unwanted contact, but the lawsuit highlights instances where the company allegedly prioritized privacy over scanning for harmful content, and the controversy surrounding the rollout of end-to-end encryption for messages sent on Facebook and Messenger.

via The Guardian|

#child-safety #facebook #instagram