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Bytes: Week in Review — the most impactful moment, the biggest flub and the most underreported story in tech
Jul 5, 2024
Tech policy reporter Maria Curi discusses the most impactful tech stories of the past six months on 'Tech Bytes'. Topics include the Senate Judiciary hearing on children's online safety, social media's impact on teen mental health, and the use of Scarlett Johansson's voice without authorization. The discussion also covers AI tech demos gone wrong, Google's Gemini AI scrutiny, and the energy consumption of AI technology on climate change.
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- The impact of social media on children's mental health was a key focus during Senate Judiciary hearing.
- Privacy concerns arose over AI voice replication, exemplified by OpenAI's Scarlett Johansson incident.
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Impactful Tech CEO Hearing on Children's Online Safety
During a Senate Judiciary hearing, tech CEOs testified on children's online safety, with Mark Zuckerberg notably apologizing to parents. This event marked a pivotal moment highlighting the impact of social media on young people's lives. Despite scientific findings, concerns persist about the association between social media use and mental health issues in youth and adults.
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