About this episode
The Big Tech Gut Check is a super quick, weekly update on all things social media and Big Tech. Social Media & Big Tech highlights for this week: Donald Trump Assassination Attempt Triggers Social Media Conspiracies ( CNN Article ) Belief in Conspiracy Theories Higher Among Teens Than Adults ( CCDH Report ) Latest String of Nefarious Activity on Snapchat Concerns Parents (Google it) Meta Stock Plunges ( More Here ) Trump Points Finger at Meta for Teen Suicide Rates ( Bloomberg Article ) Billionaire Jeff Yass May Be The Donor Behind Trump’s TikTok FlipFlop ( Forbes Article ) **Senator Rand Paul Blocks Vital Kids Online Safety Bill: Call Senator Paul and ask him to stop blocking KOSA! (202) 224-4343 Contact your Representative in the House: Visit house.gov and enter ZIP code at the top right to find your representative Contact your Senators: Visit senate.gov and use the state drop down at the top of your screen