TikTok is a special, its own unique threat because of its ownership. We need to carve out Section 230 such that if it shows their weaponizing our elections or causing teen depression or spreading misinformation about vaccines, they're liable the same way as any other media company. And then we have to have identity for all of it. I don't see any reason why anyone under the age of 15 needs to be on any of these things,. Quite frankly. What do you do with this great product that also has such potential for national security risk, propaganda, etc?
Oprah and Apple TV cut the cord on their deal while Netflix's Dahmer series breaks records. Kara and Scott discuss what it all means for the streaming industry. Also, Apple rolls back iPhone production while Amazon rolls out new hardware. Advertisers blast Twitter after ads appear next to child abuse content, and Elon Musk and Parag Argawal’s depositions have been delayed. Plus, Italy’s recent turn to the far right.
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