The Vergecast Facebook's bad week: a 60 Minutes interview, a six-hour outage, and a Senate whistleblower hearing
Oct 8, 2021
Facebook faced a tumultuous week with a major outage and intense scrutiny from a whistleblower accusing it of prioritizing profit over safety. The discussion highlights shifting public perceptions of tech giants, particularly regarding mental health impacts among teens. Amid debates on accountability in social media and the implications of legislation like Section 230, the hosts also touch on exciting updates in Android 12 and the upcoming Pixel 6. The interplay of user privacy and tech innovations adds another layer to this compelling conversation.
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Tech Perception Shifts
- Tech company perceptions shifted during the pandemic.
- Apple and Amazon saw decreased favorability, while Google remained steady.
TikTok's Generational Divide
- TikTok's favorability is surprisingly low, potentially due to older generations feeling victimized by youth culture.
- This raises questions about generational divides in tech.
Instagram's Societal Impact
- Despite increased usage during the pandemic, Instagram's societal impact is perceived negatively by a significant portion of the population.
- This highlights a growing concern about the platform's effects.