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Stephen Scheeler
Former Facebook CEO, Stephen Scheeler, on how the Social media giant targets teens with low self esteem. Plus, his insights into Mark Zuckerberg and why he thinks "he's failed the test" when it comes… Video, Audio
Tech: Surrendering passwords when you travel, Iran uses drones
Technology correspondent Alex Sims joins Kathryn to look at three recent tech stories and how they fit with privacy. Audio
Meta ends diversity, equity and inclusion programmes
The company is the latest to pull back from such practices in the wake of pressure from conservative critics and customers.
Mediawatch for Sunday 8th December
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s was cheered on by many media - including some of ours. But it's also highlighted their own dependency on big tech. Meanwhile one TV broadcaster… Audio
If you can’t beat social media, join it. Or ban it?
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s was cheered on by many media - including some of ours. But it's also highlighted their own dependency on big tech. Meanwhile one TV broadcaster… Audio
Tech: Meta, LinkedIn AI models trained on users without asking
Technology commentator Mark Pesce looks at how Meta has been training its AI on all text and photos that adult Facebook and Instagram users have published since 2007. Audio
Assistive Technology consultant Jonathan Mosen
Apple has just released a new version of its operating system for iPhone 18. Jonathan Mosen has assessed the device for accessibility for people with disabilities. Audio
Mediawatch for 30 June 2024 - the great distribution dilemma
While our government ponders policy to help news media companies cope with their crumbling business models, millions of us get our news first from Facebook, Google and even TikTok. It’s the same in… Audio
Mediawatch for 30 June 2024 - the great distribution dilemma
While our government ponders policy to help news media companies cope with their crumbling business models, millions of us get our news first from Facebook, Google and even TikTok. It’s the same in…
AudioAustralia: Labor holds Dunkley seat, Meta bails on news deal
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche looks at the relief within Labor at managing to hold the seat of Dunkley at the weekend's by-election. Where does that leave Peter Dutton's Liberals? And Meta has… Audio
MPs urged to take sides in media vs big tech tussle
Media bosses warned MPs this week journalism is in jeopardy here if they don't back a Bill making offshore tech giants pay for news carried on Facebook and Google. It's based on laws already in place… Audio
MPs urged to take sides in media vs big tech tussle
Media bosses warned MPs this week journalism is in jeopardy here if they don't back a Bill making offshore tech giants pay for news carried on Facebook and Google. It's based on laws already in place…
Audio'I'm sorry': Mark Zuckerberg apologises for harm on Facebook + Instagram
US senators have been grilling the chief executives of five of the world's most popular social media firms in a hearing in Washington DC, over concerns they've failed to do enough to keep children… Audio
Low-key reveal of law to make big tech pay for news
Long-awaited legislation to force big tech platforms to pay New Zealand media for the news they disseminate online is now before Parliament. It could give our media with much-needed money in years to… Audio
Low-key reveal of law to make big tech pay for news
Long-awaited legislation to force big tech platforms to pay New Zealand media for the news they disseminate online is now before Parliament. It could give our media with much-needed money in years to…
AudioDo we need another social media platform?
Threads is the new Twitter rival in the social media landscape. According to it's CEO Mark Zuckerberg, 30 million people signed up for the platform in it's first day. Stewart Sowman-Lund is a reporter… Audio
Life after tech jobs
The hits just keep coming for tech workers all over the world. Claire Stapleton writes an advice column on Substack for tech workers with a warning for all employees to re-evaluate the role of work to… Audio
New technology with Bill Bennett
Technology journalist Bill Bennett takes a look at some of the biggest technology stories of the year : The sale of Twitter to Elon Musk, Meta, Amazon and other big tech companies laying off thousands… Audio
Meta's planned changes for kids' safety - will they work?
Tech giant Meta says its planned changes to Instagram and Facebook will help keep its youngest users safer online, but the company hasn't ruled out pushing forward with a kids-only Instagram. "But is… Audio
Meta unveils teen safety measures
Social media giant Meta claims it has new tools to prevent online predators targeting teens on Facebook and Instagram. It says it's improving privacy settings to help prevent teens from connecting… Audio