Big Tech Gut Check (week of July 15, 2024)

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