The digital platform is grappling with the proliferation of anti-vaccination content online, a problem also faced by Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Source: NYT > Business – CHRISTINA CARON
The Shift: Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My Phone and Unbroke My Brain
I couldn’t read a book, watch a full-length movie or sustain a long conversation. Late last year, I decided enough was enough. Source: NYT > Business – KEVIN ROOSE
Bits: The Week in Tech: Chinese and Iranian Hackers Have Returned
In this week’s newsletter, Nicole Perlroth explains why U.S. companies and government agencies face renewed cybersecurity concerns. Source: NYT > Business – NICOLE PERLROTH
Consumer Groups Accuse Facebook of Duping Children
The groups called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether Facebook violated consumer protection and child privacy laws. Source: NYT > Business – CECILIA KANG
Pinterest Is Said to File for I.P.O.
The company is joining a stampede of high profile start-ups heading toward the public markets. Source: NYT > Business – ERIN GRIFFITH
The Shift: YouTube Unleashed a Conspiracy Theory Boom. Can It Be Contained?
What if stemming the tide of misinformation on YouTube means punishing some of its biggest stars? Source: NYT > Business – KEVIN ROOSE