TechStuff Week in Tech: Why the Charlie Kirk Video is Everywhere
Sep 19, 2025
The viral Charlie Kirk video raises questions about today's content moderation on social media. Hosts discuss how relaxed policies can lead to graphic content spreading and the dangers of online radicalization. A student shares their experience adapting to a phone ban in NYC schools, revealing innovative workarounds. Additionally, a listener shares how ChatGPT helped diagnose her mother's mysterious knee pain, showcasing AI's potential in healthcare. The hosts also explore Oracle's soaring fortune and the rise of AI-generated podcasts.
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Viral Violence Is Harder To Avoid
- Social platforms now surface violent footage widely, making avoidance harder than seeking it.
- Autoplay and lax enforcement amplify circulation despite platform rules.
Enforcement Gaps Fuel Radicalization
- Platforms claim rules but enforcement has loosened amid political and cost pressures.
- That gap lets graphic-but-newsworthy videos spread and radicalize viewers.
Policy Shifts Made Moderation More Permissive
- Major platforms shifted moderation policies in recent years citing free speech and election concerns.
- Those shifts made the environment more permissive for violent or controversial content.
