This Week in Startups Head of Instagram comments on teen impact, Jay-Z’s NFT lawsuit + Sourcegraph’s Quinn Slack | E1285
Sep 18, 2021
Quinn Slack, CEO of Sourcegraph, discusses the critical role of universal code search engines in enhancing developer productivity. He highlights the challenges of navigating legacy code and elaborate pricing strategies in the SaaS landscape. The conversation also touches on Instagram's impact on teens, comparing it to the auto industry's risks. Other intriguing topics include Jay-Z's NFT lawsuit and the insider trading fallout at OpenSea, prompting a reflection on ethics in the growing digital asset space.
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Social Media vs. Cars
- Adam Mosseri compares social media's dangers to the car industry, but cars undergo rigorous testing and regulation.
- Social media lacks similar protections for young users, despite proven mental health risks.
Regulate Social Media for Kids
- Implement stricter regulations for kids' social media use, mirroring car regulations.
- This could include mandatory courses, licenses, and parental controls.
Parental Control
- Restrict social media access for children until 16 or 17.
- Use monitoring apps and parental controls to manage usage and protect kids from harmful content.