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American teens have lost their faith in Big Tech, according to a new report from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit offering reviews and ratings for media

Summary

A new Common Sense Media report finds that U.S. teens overwhelmingly distrust Big Tech companies like Google, Apple, Meta, TikTok, and Microsoft.

Over 60% doubt these firms prioritize user well-being or safety over profits, and 53% believe they make unethical design choices.

Mistrust extends to AI, with 47% skeptical about responsible AI decisions. Many teens report being misled by fake content online.

Concerns about AI transparency and data privacy are widespread, with 74% calling for stronger safeguards and clearer labeling of AI-generated content.

  • @CharlesDarwinEnglish
    3•7 days ago

    Yes, please, for the love of gawd. And I’d like to see more Gen X and boomers doing it too. Used to be boomers had a keen eye for the corporate scams.

      • @CharlesDarwinEnglish
        1•6 days ago

        It was pretty much their brand at one point in time. Think of people like George Carlin; a whole lot of boomers used to be like that…