Social media networks now face a fine of over $50 million in Germany if reported hate speech is not taken down within 24 hours, or seven days in complicated cases. Phillip Tracy, Tech Writer at The Daily Dot, joins Cheddar to discuss the new laws.
The Network Enforcement Act went into effect in October, but social media networks were given a grace period until January 1st. Facebook has reportedly already hired a team of people in Germany to deal with content deemed as hate speech. The law was met with much criticism over freedom of speech when first presented.
Tracy believes there will be a learning curve when it comes to what is considered hate speech. He doesn't think it's practical right now because of the sheer volume of content on social media platforms.
Grammy-winning singer Mary J. Blige, and Linda Goler Blount, CEO of the Black Women's Health Imperative, joined Cheddar to discuss a new Breast Cancer Month initiative encouraging Black women to get mammogram screenings.
Recent victims of ransomware attacks span the public and private sectors and include Universal Health Services, one of the largest hospital systems in the U.S., and the Clark County School District in Las Vegas.
Democratic lawmakers are calling for Congress to rein in Big Tech, possibly forcing Facebook, Google, Amazon, and Apple to break up their businesses.
Julie Samuels, executive director at Tech: NY, joined Cheddar to discuss the COVID NY Alert app that will be used for contact tracing in New York.
Tim Kendall, CEO of Moment and former Pinterest president, joined Cheddar to discuss the harrowing effects of social media use and how "big social's" methods are harming users.
Lee Brown, VP and global head of advertising business at Spotify, joined Cheddar to provide some insight into what exactly Gen Z is looking for.
Data analytics giant, Palantir, has made its debut on the NYSE. David Glazer, CFO, joined Cheddar to discuss opening day and company's success and vision for profitability.
A small air leak at the International Space Station has finally been traced to the Russian side, following a middle-of-the-night search by astronauts.
Pinterest CRO, Jon Kaplan, joined Cheddar to discuss the surge in activity on the app amid the pandemic. Kaplan also talks new features coming to the social media app.
Activist, Erin Brockovich joined Cheddar to advocate for 911 operators to be classified as first responders and address problems plaguing the water supply in U.S. communities.
