Big Tech Gut Check (week of September 2, 2024)

The Big Tech Gut Check is a super quick, weekly update on all things social media and Big Tech.

Social Media & Big Tech highlights for this week:

• Why Phones Don't Belong in School (podcast episode here)
• Meta Advertising Nudify Apps on Facebook and Instagram (update here)
• Social Media's Role in Crimes Against Kids (with John Pizzuro)
• Harrison Haynes Was Groomed And Is Speaking out (more here)
• Evan Spiegel's Recent Announcements (here)
• Snapchat Sued by New Mexico for Facilitating Child Exploitation (more here)
• Snapchat Will Send Ads in Private Messages (more here)

Check back on Fridays for everything that parents need to know about the platforms our children are spending hours on every day.

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