Social media emerged as a way to democratize information and amplify marginalized voices. It empowered a new creative class, and fueled social justice movements like #MeToo and Black Lives Matter. But as social apps are designed to squeeze profit from our attention, the dark side is now well studied. We've all felt the doom scroll addiction, anxiety, and depression that comes along with our constant need to see what others are doing — not to mention the privacy concerns. Now, consider the kids.
Citing massive spikes in teen suicides, bullying, and depression, some school districts are striking back at tech companies like Meta, Snap and TikTok for these abusive practices with class action lawsuits. So, do they have legs? And could any of these cases lead to stronger social media regulation?
CNN senior tech writer Samantha Murphy Kelly has been covering these lawsuits, and brings Alli and Lindsey up to speed on what they might mean for the future of how kids use the Internet.
Follow Sam's work here: https://twitter.com/HeySamantha
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156 4chan: The Birthplace of All Memes
[Encore Episode] 94 Sweepers (Originally Published July 2019)
155 Modern Families Are Easier to Make Thanks to the Internet
154 Financial Domination (Allie Eve Knox Returns!)
153 OnlyFans Culture (with Allie Eve Knox)
152 Political Humiliation with Empress Delfina
151 Why Tech Companies Won't Let You Fix Your Own Stuff (Steve Porter, TronicsFix)
150 Virtual Funeral Services (Gathering Us)
149 QAnon Casualties: How to Save a Loved One From Conspiracy Cults
[Encore Episode] 55 How Composer Kevin MacLeod Makes a Living Giving All His Music Away For Free (Originally Published October 22, 2018)
148 Unnecessary Inventions
147 One In an ARMY (BTS / K-Pop Fandom Charity)
146 Solo Female Traveler Network
145 Get a Pen Pal
144 What Makes a Great Online Community?
[Encore Episode] 46 The Women Editing Thousands of Wikipedia Articles in a Quest for Gender Parity (Originally Published Aug 20, 2018)
143 The space cemetery in 'EVE Online'
142 How Does Wikipedia Actually Work?
141 The Church of Universal Suffrage
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