A Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the impact of social media led to criticism of public policy executives from Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The conversation veered into the negative effects caused by those companies’ data-fueled, ad-supported business models. “... this is an area that requires urgent attention," said Sen. Chris Coons, the Delaware Democrat who suggested social media algorithms promote false information. Read more below. Other things to know about | | |
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| Publishing in the Platform Era | | | | During a hearing with Facebook, Twitter and YouTube public policy execs, senators said they want more transparency into how social media algorithms are built and work. | | |
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| Streaming Outside The Box | | | | Since August, 17-year-old Sienna Mae Gomez has not only attracted millions of followers on TikTok, but landed deals with brands including Maybelline and Levi’s. |
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