Tech Tuesday: Melting snow leads to poor air quality

Ohio recently received large amounts of snow.When warmer weather came in, the snow melted, leading to dense fog and something unseen: pollution. This invisible effect of the melting snow has led to concern about local air quality.In 2024, the U.S. surgeon general called for adding warning labels to social media platforms explaining that they may be harmful to younger users.Social media companies are now being sued for the harm they have caused. We will get an update on the META trial.There is a shortage of memory chips used in consumer devices such as cellphones. Because of this shortage, cell phone prices are skyrocketing, and less people are buying them.Guests:Alec Kownacki, meteorologist, Michigan Department of EnvironmentKelly Stonelake, former Meta employee-turned whistleblower/tech accountability advocateRussell Holly, director of commerce content, CNETIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.