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On Social Media This Week, People Confront Dangerous Climates Online And Offline

No, that wasn't a new Instagram filter flooding your feeds this week. The striking visuals of orange haze that blanketed the Bay Area sky are byproducts of climate change unfiltered. As parts of California, Oregon and Washington faced devastating wildfires, San Franciscans turned to social media to share eerie scenes outside their windows …
Cassandra Boler·September 11, 2020·2 min read

Small business owners are worried their employees’ social media scrolling, according to new research by the Cyber Readiness Institute. In fact, a survey of 400 small business owners and nearly 1,060 American workers found 56% of owners believe it poses a cybersecurity threat. Kiersten Todt, managing director of the Cyber Readiness Institute, advises small businesses “now need to issue policies that address these risks. More than four in five owners allow employees to use personal devices for work and only about half have policies regarding the apps that can or cannot be on devices used. It is a recipe for cyber-insecurity.” Learn more here.

This week, TikTok struggled to remove a graphic video showing a man shooting himself with a gun. Many users were traumatized by accidentally watching the video and took to other platforms to warn people about it. TikTok’s algorithm and recommendation system allow content to spread more easily than other apps and, given its young fan base, the video had the potential to reach a massive number of kids and teens. Of course, TikTok isn’t alone in dealing with horrific content. Facebook has been working to take down the suicide video as well. Learn more here.

Facebook launched a digital literacy program this week to help students and their family members adjust to online school. The program features resources for kids, parents and educators to help them understand personal information protection, media sources and career opportunities in the technology sector. Although it’s primarily designed for students, it’s a good tool for lifelong learners, too. Find out more about it here.

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