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Apple Wants to Diagnose Your Depression, Google Bets on New York City, and a Friend of Pivot on Facebook Marketplace

Sep 24, 2021

Craig Silverman, a ProPublica reporter known for his work on social media and misinformation, dives into the troubling landscape of Facebook Marketplace fraud. He highlights the platform's failure to ensure user safety, which has led to increased risks of scams and even violent incidents. The conversation also touches on Facebook's push for pro-company content and Apple's new initiative to use iPhone data for diagnosing mental health issues, showcasing the intersection of technology and personal safety.

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Craig Silverman

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Office Culture and Crypto Futures

13min

Tech Meets Mental Health: Apple's Initiative

7min

Navigating Genomic Research and the Role of Government

1min

Facebook's Strategic Shift: Project Amplify and Leadership Changes

2min

Navigating Risks on Facebook Marketplace

22min

Facebook Marketplace Risks and Social Interactions

8min

Facebook wants to push pro-Facebook material in News Feed. Also, Kara and Scott dive into Google's big bet on back-to-office, and Apple's plan to diagnose depression with iPhone data. Friend of Pivot Craig Silverman discusses his latest reporting on the problems with Facebook Marketplace. Plus, Scott gives us a dire prediction on Facebook's legal woes.

You can find Craig on Twitter at @CraigSilverman.

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