Now playing Next World Meet the people losing their jobs amid the COVID-19 lockdowns Businesses and wealthy celebrities have been called 'inhumane' for cutting jobs and withholding pay from workers during the pandemic. 03/04/2020
Now playing Next Vietnam Viral virus video as Vietnam prevention message proves popular Government public information videos are not meant to be this popular. 06/03/2020
Now playing Next USA 'It's clearly working': Coronavirus misinformation surges, fueled by clout chasers Misleading, unverified and clearly false information about the coronavirus has spread across social media platforms with a mix of fearmongering and racial stereotyping. 30/01/2020
Now playing Next USA What is Byte? The internet's new old-school, short-form video app. Byte, a new short-form video app, hopes to capitalize on the nostalgia of the now-defunct Vine, but will have to contend with a saturated market. 27/01/2020
Now playing Next USA Experts warn Grindr, other dating apps may pose national security risk NBC News analyzed four popular dating apps, including Tinder and Hinge, finding each collect a range of personal information. 15/01/2020
Now playing Next USA TikTok fixes security flaws, announces new content rules The research was made public in the wake of increased scrutiny on the short-form video app TikTok's cybersecurity. 08/01/2020
Now playing Next USA TikTok releases 'transparency report' amid scrutiny over Chinese ownership The report was released this week amid calls for concern by some U.S. lawmakers about potential security risks from the Chinese-owned company. 01/01/2020
Now playing Next USA U.S. Army bans TikTok following guidance from the Pentagon Lt. Col. Robin Ochoa, an Army spokeswoman, told Military.com that the app is considered a cyber-security threat. 31/12/2019
Now playing Next USA Meetup was a darling of the tech industry. But can it survive WeWork? As WeWork seeks to divest its companies, Meetup CEO David Siegel is looking for a new owner who can keep the brand alive. 26/12/2019
Now playing Next USA How social media has changed in the past decade, according to its influencers As the decade comes to a close, NBC News asked the content creators who've shaped internet culture to reflect on the 2010s. 25/12/2019
Now playing Next USA Soccer star under fire for criticizing China's Muslim detention camps, in echo of NBA feud Özil's social media posts were met by criticism online, and an apparent decision from Chinese TV not to broadcast Sunday's marquee game involving his club Arsenal. 15/12/2019
Now playing Next The Cube The TikTok debacle: what does it tell about content moderation? The TikTok debacle: what does it tell about content moderation? | #TheCube 29/11/2019
Now playing Next USA Inside Facebook's efforts to stop revenge porn before it spreads The Facebook team tasked with fighting nonconsensual intimate images spoke for the first time about their research, early missteps and hopes for AI. 18/11/2019
Now playing Next USA On Instagram, some teens reveal personal data without realizing Minors on Instagram are switching to business accounts so they can see how many people view their posts, but they are exposing their contact details in the process. 08/11/2019
Now playing Next USA TikTok and China come under scrutiny in congressional hearing "If you don't know what TikTok is, you should," Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said. 05/11/2019
Now playing Next USA Teens use 'OK boomer' to fire back at older generations' criticisms "A boomer is really more of a type of personality, someone who is intolerant to new ideas and who is ignorant to new ideas," one teen said. 29/10/2019
Now playing Next USA Memes are an easy, digestible way to share your thoughts. The Kremlin agrees. Facebook announced Monday that it removed 50 Instagram accounts linked to a Russian-backed influence campaign — and just one Facebook account. 21/10/2019
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