This podcast covers Snapchat's safety updates, warns about a new risky app OmeTV, discusses pushback on social media warning labels, Meta's fail on child safety, and TikTok's defense against foreign adversary claims. It also delves into the negative effects of social media on kids' mental health and legal battles in Big Tech.
Snapchat implements safety updates to protect children online, aiming to prevent scamming activities and unauthorized interactions.
META faces lawsuits and criticism for addicting children to social media platforms, highlighting concerns over underage users' safety and possible exploitation.
Deep dives
Snapchat Enhancements for Child Safety
Snap Inc has implemented several updates on Snapchat to enhance online safety for children, including in-app warnings for blocked users, improved friend request protections, simplified location sharing features, and enhanced blocking capabilities aiming to prevent potential risks like scamming activities and unauthorized interactions.
Concerns Over Meta's Handling of Child Safety
META, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, faces multiple lawsuits and scrutiny over its alleged practices of addicting children to its platforms. Internal documents reveal awareness of children facing various harms on these social media sites, such as solicitation and bullying. Concerns arise over META's handling of underage users and possible exploitation through algorithms, prompting advice to monitor and delay children's access to such platforms.
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Enhancements for Online Safety and Warning About Inappropriate Live Video Streaming App