LONDON (AP) — Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen told British lawmakers Monday that the social media giant stokes online hate and extremism, fails to protect children from harmful content and lacks any incentive to fix the problems, providing momentum for efforts by European governments working on stricter regulation of tech companies.
Minnesota gave local governments more time to claim federal COVID-19 relief funds, a former Facebook data scientist revealed the company’s dishonesty in preventing hate speech, and the St. Thomas homecoming committee kicked off the week with a football event. Jos Morss has today’s News in :90.
The recommendation from federal authorities about children receiving the COVID-19 vaccine could cause the first significant jump in vaccinations seen in months, Facebook is putting a hold on the development of a kids’ version of Instagram and the University of Minnesota is taking action to curb violent crimes in Dinkytown.
With New Year’s resolutions, many show their progress through social media. Columnist Mae Macfarlane discusses the complicated balance of sharing and “stunting” on social media platforms.
Good Threads Company, solely a social media-based business started by three St. Thomas seniors, has made over 30 sales in three states.
More than 40 billion photos have been shared on Instagram to date. Design Manager Christine Hastings looks at the numbers behind the popular social media app.
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, a father of three victims charges Larry Nassar, and Web Manager Anne Kopas argues that Instagram is harmful to study abroad. Chief Story Editor Emily Sweeney has today’s News in :90.
Now more than ever, students are plugged into social media during J-Term and semesters abroad. Web Manager Anne Kopas argues that constantly seeking the next great photo undermines the true value of travel and the study abroad experience.
Columnist Jeffrey Langan questions the benefits of social media.
Reporter Travis Swan says the younger generation’s addiction to social media is negatviely affecting today’s society.
Design manager Genevieve Cossette found some of the best Instagram photos that Tommies posted throughout the summer.
Designer Abby Golebiowski found some of the best Instagram photos posted by students on spring break trips.
