Summary
A class action lawsuit is underway in Italy against Meta and TikTok. Lawyers say they want to protect younger children from social media harm. We look at the issues.
Also in Tech Life this week, we have another story about social media. It's about farmers in Africa, so-called agri-influencers, and how they're cultivating an online movement. Shiona McCallum tests a new maritime AI communication system. And a Japanese tech company is trying to eradicate malaria using drones.
Presenter: Shiona McCallum Producer: Tom Quinn
(Image: A child uses a smartphone. Credit: Getty Images)
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| 0:50.8 | This week we're looking at social media but at two ends of the spectrum. |
| 0:54.1 | One story involves claims being made about the impact that some online platforms |
| 0:55.8 | can potentially have on younger children. In the other, we'll be hearing from farmers in Africa, |
| 1:01.2 | so-called agri influencers, and how they're cultivating an online movement. Also today, I test |
| 1:07.7 | a maritime AI communication system. |
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| 1:22.9 | And a Japanese tech company is trying to eradicate malaria with drones. Music We start today in Italy, where a legal first is underway, a class action lawsuit against two of the big social media companies, META and TikTok. |
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