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The Vergecast

F8 and Facebook's future in privacy

May 3, 2019
In this discussion, technology journalist Casey Newton and staff writers Ashley Carman and Paul Miller dissect the key revelations from Facebook's F8 conference. They delve into Facebook's strategic pivot towards privacy, examining new features like encrypted messaging and a redesign focused on user integration. The trio also explores the dark side of social media algorithms, their potential to amplify harmful content, and the impact of Instagram's authenticity measures. Their insights reveal surprising implications for social media's future in maintaining user trust.
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