Offline with Jon Favreau GOP's "Black Nazi" Porn Posting, Instagram's New Rules, and Tristan Harris's Guide to Humane Technology
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Sep 22, 2024 
Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology and former Google design ethicist, discusses the ethical responsibilities of tech companies. He reveals why tech execs limit their own children's app usage and critiques the attention economy. The conversation touches on Instagram's new safety measures for teens and whether they genuinely address child protection. They also examine the spread of misinformation in Springfield, Ohio, and its consequences, stressing the need for humane tech design amidst the rapid evolution of AI.
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Springfield, Ohio pets
- The 2024 presidential candidates spread a false rumor about Haitian immigrants eating pets.
- This exemplifies how online misinformation can terrorize communities and become national news.
Dangers of local Facebook groups
- Local community watch groups on platforms like Facebook often spread harmful rumors.
- These rumors frequently target immigrant groups with false narratives.
Mark Robinson Scandal
- North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, was found to have posted racist and offensive content on online forums.
- Despite the controversy, he remains in the race, supported by some Republicans and Donald Trump.
