Computer Says Maybe Exhibit X: What did we learn?
Aug 30, 2024
The hosts reflect on the troubling impact of social media on mental health and exploitation of young users. They draw unsettling parallels between big tech and big tobacco, highlighting the need for accountability. Discussions emphasize the barriers to transparency in corporations and the vital role of whistleblowers. The challenges of regulating harmful speech on digital platforms are explored, along with the implications of Section 230. The conversation wraps up with the necessity for short-term tech policy improvements and a call for transparency in research.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Dark Side of Social Media: Exploitation and Mental Health Impacts
02:32 • 3min
Exploring Parallels Between Big Tech and Big Tobacco
05:19 • 4min
Corporate Obstruction and Accountability
09:37 • 17min
Navigating Harmful Speech Regulation
26:15 • 6min
Evaluating Tech Policy: Short-Term Strategies and Future Directions
32:39 • 3min