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수업일 : 2024-03-29
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'You have blood on your hands,' Senator tells Mark Zuckerberg for failing kids online
 
'You have blood on your hands,' Senator tells Mark Zuckerberg for failing kids online



Summary
The US Congress held a hearing to hold top social media platforms responsible for exposing children to sexual abuse and exploitation online. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerburg faced strong criticism by American lawmakers over his company's handling of children's safety on the Facebook and Instagram platforms.

Vocabulary
predator (n) - a person who ruthlessly exploits others, oftentimes sexually
ex: There are many predators who use the internet to meet their victims

to regulate(v) - to control something according to rules or laws.
ex: The government regulates the food industry to ensure safety.

to solicit minors (v) - a criminal offense that occurs when someone asks a minor to participate in a sexual act
ex: The internet has made it easier for predators to solicit minors.

to be taken down (v) - to remove something from the internet or a website
ex: The terrorist's posts were taken down.

to be geared toward (v) - to make, change, or prepare something to be suitable for a particular purpose
ex: The course had been geared towards the specific needs of its members.

to back (something) (v) - to support it with money or words
ex: The management has refused to back our proposals.



Part I - Choose five of the words/phrases and create new sentences.
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Part II Questions - Please write down the answers in the answer box below.
1. Why are the social media companies being held accountable at this Senate hearing for endangering minors?

2. What did the internal Facebook emails detail exactly?

3. Do you believe the new regulations on social media companies in order to protect minors from sexual harm will be successful? Why or why not?

4. In your opinion, do social media companies have a social obligation to protect minors from harm even if it limits their profits or limits the freedom of expression on their platforms? Why or why not? 

5. To your knowledge, has being a child become more or less safe in the last 50 years? Why?


Discussion
Given many citizen's strong distrust and dislike of tech companies controlling their freedom of expression and communication, do you think it is necessary for citizens to give up some of their personal freedoms in order to protect children? Do you believe there is a way to preserve the current freedom of expression and communication while also stopping the widespread abuse of minors on social media?



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1. (to be taken down)

Hate speech should be taken down from social media.

2. (to be geared toward)

This coursework is geared toward those who want to switch their careers to software engineering.

3. (predator)

Watch out! There are predators who will use you for everything and abandon you in the end.

4. (to solicit minors)

Some people hold the view that the law should mandate the death penalty for individuals convicted of soliciting minors.

5. (hold someone accountable for something)

The politician will hold a hearing to hold tech firms accountable for inappropriate content on their platforms.

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PART 2 - Discussion
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1. Why are the social media companies being held accountable at this Senate hearing for endangering minors?

Several kids died from suicide after being sexually exploited on Facebook and Instagram.

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2. What did the internal Facebook emails detail exactly?

The emails disclosed a discrepancy between Mark Zuckerberg's words and actions.

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3. Do you believe the new regulations on social media companies in order to protect minors from sexual harm will be successful? Why or why not?

I believe they will enhance the level of safety for kids on social media. However, educating children on these matters is equally essential.

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4. In your opinion, do social media companies have a social obligation to protect minors from harm even if it limits their profits or limits the freedom of expression on their platforms? Why or why not?

Even though some argue that regulations could suppress innovation, it's time for us to implement brakes and airbags on these platforms.

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5. To your knowledge, has being a child become more or less safe in the last 50 years? Why?

The level of safety has decreased as technology allows children to be connected at any time and from any place. Even if they're physically present, it's uncertain who they are interacting with online and what they are exposed to on a daily basis.

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DISCUSSION
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Q) Given many citizen's strong distrust and dislike of tech companies controlling their freedom of expression and communication, do you think it is necessary for citizens to give up some of their personal freedoms in order to protect children? Do you believe there is a way to preserve the current freedom of expression and communication while also stopping the widespread abuse of minors on social media?

A) First and foremost, I doubt the existence of a one-size-fits-all solution. We need collaborative efforts to move forward. It's crucial to teach children critical thinking. As of regulations, it should mandate tech firms to take down inappropriate content such as sexual advances.
■ Review of the last class

single issue voters

■ Corrected Vocabulary

children using social media

subpoenaed - forced to attend the hearing

Mark excused that he tried to do their best > He made excuses

he refused to hire content moderators

■ Pronunciation-Stress and Intonation

addictive

■ Grammar Accuracy & Structure Errors

Speaking Mistake 1: We are asked by other departments to write programs for them
▷Corrections: instead of making critical decisions, we program based on other people's instructions
Speaking Mistake 2: try to get it from me
▷Corrections: if the government tries to take away my guns

1. (to be taken down)

Hate speech should be taken down from social media.

2. (to be geared toward)

This coursework is geared toward those who want to switch their careers to software engineering.

3. (predator)

Watch out! There are predators who will use you for everything and abandon you in the end.

con man / con artist

4. (to solicit minors)

Some people hold the view that the law should mandate the death penalty for individuals convicted of soliciting minors.

5. (hold someone accountable for something)

The politician will hold a hearing to hold tech firms accountable for inappropriate content on their platforms.


■ Personal Comment(s)

https://www.care.com/c/is-instagram-safe-for-kids/

■ Review of the last class

addictive (uh.dic.tiv)
additive (ahd.i.tiv)

■ Corrected Vocabulary

I have to take this call.

■ Pronunciation-Stress and Intonation

subpoena (su.pee.na)

■ Grammar Accuracy & Structure Errors

Speaking Mistake 1: Can I excuse you for a moment?
▷Corrections: Can I be excused for a moment?
Speaking Mistake 2:
▷Corrections:
This article is talking about a hearing for social media platforms > hearing on social media platforms
From the hearing, politicians asked the CEOs and strongly criticized them due to lack of management of content on their platforms. >... asked the CEOs to support the bill and strongly criticized them due to the lack of management of content on their platforms.

throw support

Even though some argue that regulations could suppress innovation, it's time for us to implement brakes and airbags on these platforms. > Implement brakes (or boundaries, limits) on these platforms.

■ Personal Comment(s)

Great analyzing and summarizing the article! I always enjoy our discussions. Please review the vocabulary words and corrections made in class.

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