Early Facebook, Google Investors Sound The Alarm Over Technology As A Public Health Threat
Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube “are not neutral products,” the long-time tech investors say as part of their new initiative. “They are part of a system designed to addict us.”
The Mercury News:
Former Google, Facebook Employees Step Up Battle Against Tech Addiction
Former Google and Facebook employees — and early investors — are launching a campaign to warn people about the dangers of the technology they helped create. ...Now, with millions of dollars from San Francisco-based nonprofit Common Sense Media and others, the new coalition aims to inspire companies to design their devices with tech addiction in mind; apply political pressure and advise governments on how to protect their constituents; helping consumers “take control of their digital lives” by spreading awareness; and “empowering” like-minded tech employees. (Sumagaysay, 2/5)
In other public health news —
KPBS Public Media:
UC San Diego Research Reveals Potential New Area Of Exploration For Female Infertility
UC San Diego researchers have found what could be one clue to the mystery of female infertility. It involves a protein called ZPF36L2, or L2, for short. Researchers discovered that the protein plays a crucial role in egg development. (Goldberg, 2/5)