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Meta trials a new feature to protect teens
Apr 11, 2024

Meta trials a new feature to protect teens

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An attempt to fight back against "sextortion"

Many social media companies have come under scrutiny for the impact their platforms have on teens. Meta’s latest response to this is a new feature it’s testing, which is designed to protect teens and automatically blurs images that may contain nudity. The company says it will test this on the platform’s direct messaging feature.

Broadband "nutrition labels" help you comparison shop for cable

Apr 11, 2024
Instead of tracking added sugar and fiber, they measure added fees and fiber speed.
An example of what a "broadband nutrition label" would look like.
Courtesy Federal Communications Commission

America's CEOs are feeling good, KPMG survey finds

And 72% of CEOs surveyed anticipate modest or significantly increased hiring in the next year.
72% of CEOs surveyed anticipate modest or significantly increased hiring in the next year, according to a new KPMG survey.
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The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC
Lis Mahy Producer, BBC