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Cheddar Afternoon Google News Briefings of February 17th
Cheddar Afternoon Google News Briefings

Afternoon Alexa Flash Briefings of February 17th
Alexa Flash Briefings

Breaking Down the Senate's Latest Kids Internet Safety Legislation
A Senate bill unveiled on Wednesday looks to tackleonline safety for children by regulating Big Tech and social media platforms to deter users from content that can harm their mental health. Irene Ly, a policy counsel for the age-based ratings and review organization Common Sense Media, joined Cheddar News to break down the potential of the Kids Online Safety Act. "We can't be imposing such a big burden on parents to be doing it all on theirselves," Ly said. "I think you also have to keep in mind that parents often didn't grow up with social media, so they don't understand what it's like to be addicted to social media or really understand how they work."

All In on the Metaverse... Or Not? Big Tech Leads the Way Into Virtual Worlds and Investment Opportunity
While many still remain skeptical about the metaverse, big tech firms and even one big bank are ready to expand their virtual worlds. Facebook parent company has pivoted so hard it will now call its employees 'Metamates,' and even JPMorgan Chase has created its own digital lounge on one virtual platform. While the sector remains young, there seems to be significant investment opportunity, especially with companies like Nvidia. Adam Johnson, a portfolio strategist at Adviser Investments, joins Closing Bell to discuss which companies could win in this space, consumer appetite, and more.

Aikon Helping Businesses Gain Better Understanding of Blockchain Technology
Marc Blinder, Co-Founder and CEO of Aikon, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell, where he discusses how his company is helping businesses use blockchain applications without needing to learn the intricacies of the new technology.

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New Senate Bill Would Require Big Tech to Provide More Protections for Kids
Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) have introduced a new bill to afford greater protection to minors on social media. The genesis of the Kids Online Safety Act came from a Facebook whistleblower case exposing the harm apps can have on the mental health of young girls.

Exile Content Studio Drops NFT Collection
Daniel Eilemberg, president of content at Exile Content Studio, joins Cheddar News to discuss its new NFT collection.

Miss Zai Sylla on Being Recognized by TikTok as a Creator to Watch in 2022
Content creator Miss Zai Sylla joins Cheddar News to discuss being chosen by TikTok as a creator to watch in 2022.
