Social media has changed everything from how entire industries operate to how we eat, what we watch, what we wear, the elements of fame and fortune, journalism and education. Everything.
Now, the future of social media hangs in the balance as Congress mulls a national ban on the likes of TikTok and its 80 million monthly users in the U.S.
A new law in Utah requires explicit consent from parents or guardians for children to access social media apps such as TikTok and Instagram. Other states are watching and waiting in the wings.
We're looking at the future of access to social media.
American ingenuity has for decades led the world in the conception and development of a huge range of devices and products.
But U.S. technological dominance is not what it used to be, according to WIRED senior writer Will Knight.
Ever have background noise disrupt a call?
A new software update for your iPhone could fix that problem and revolutionize the experience.
Guests:
- Natasha Singer, tech reporter for The New York Times
- Will Knight, Senior Writer for WIRED
- Russell Holly, Managing Editor for Commerce at CNET
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