12:00: Is suing social media about to become more common?
1:00: Taking charge of the energy future
Social media giants Meta and YouTube were recently found liable for a young woman's childhood addiction to their platforms. Jurors in the landmark case determined that the companies deliberately create addictive programs that harm kids. Is this a turning point in how the law sees social media and its effects on users? Our guest is an attorney who specializes in the intersection of social media and the law. In studio:
- Scott L. Malouf, attorney
Then in our second hour, “Entrepreneurs want to help. Just call on us.” So say energy policy expert Suzanne Hunt and clean energy entrepreneur Jigar Shah. They are imploring New York State lawmakers to recognize the danger of the energy crisis. Shah held a prominent position in the Biden administration. Now he, Hunt, and their colleagues are working to convince Governor Hochul and the legislature to act urgently. The worldwide energy crisis, exacerbated by the war in Iran, has only intensified the situation. This hour, we talk about the specific actions that the state could take this month – actions that our guests say would reduce energy bills for people who are already struggling.
This conversation is part of WXXI's celebration of Earth Month. To learn more, please click here.
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