By Delaney Szekely, Senior Editor Technology is intertwined in every facet of our lives, personally and professionally. The advent of mobile smartphones facilitated ever-present connections between users and the online world. The emergence of social media apps and websites, such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, provide users a seamless […]
By Kaushik Srinath, Staff Writer Attempts to hold social media companies accountable for user harm have been largely unsuccessful due to the protections of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.[1] Enacted in 1996, Section 230 provides that online platforms are not treated as the “publisher or speaker” of content […]
By Eva Spangler, Staff Writer According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, over half of teens worry that they spend too much time on their cell phone.[1] Much of the time teens spend on their phone involves using social media apps, like Facebook and Instagram,[2] and Massachusetts Attorney General, Andre […]
By Karissa Murphy, Executive Editor In 2002, Lester Packingham, a 21-year-old college student, became a registered sex offender after pleading guilty to taking indecent liberties with a child — having sex with a 13-year-old girl.[1] In 2010, Packingham logged onto his personal Facebook account and posted a statement celebrating […]
By Cameron Mitchell, Staff Writer In the technological race to reach emerging markets, producers of technology are finding ways to slim down, speed up, and find an edge against the competition. Should that involve essentially copying the competition’s product? Facebook appears to be doing just that. Facebook has announced […]