TTP Report Update: Instagram’s Drug Pipeline for Teens
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released an update to a December 2021 report showing that Instagram still makes it extremely easy for teens to find illicit drugs for sale—with the platform’s algorithms often leading the way.
TTP Report: YouTube Kids Promoting Harmful Behaviors to Children
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report revealing that YouTube Kids—the version of the platform designed to provide age-appropriate content to children—hosts videos that do things like talk positively about cocaine and crystal meth, give instructions on concealing a gun, encourage skin bleaching, and introduce diet culture to children.
TTP Report: Twitch Spreading Russian Misinformation on Ukraine
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report showing that multiple channels on Twitch, the Amazon-owned streaming platform, have been actively spreading Russian-fueled misinformation about the war in Ukraine.
TTP Report: How the Crypto Industry Is Writing Its Own State Laws
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report detailing how cryptocurrency insiders are quietly hijacking state legislative processes around the country to write crypto-friendly laws that could help them circumvent a looming federal crackdown.
TTP Investigation: Apple’s Trademark ‘Bullying’ Targets Small Businesses, Nonprofits
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report documenting Apple Inc.’s legal targeting of small businesses and nonprofits across the country, often in unrelated fields, for potential trademark infringement.
Watchdog Files SEC Complaint Against Natera Inc. for Misleading Investors
Today, Campaign for Accountability filed a complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission requesting an investigation into Natera Inc., a clinical genetic testing company. Following New York Times reporting on the company’s prenatal tests, CfA alleges that Natera appears to have misled investors about the accuracy of its prenatal genetic tests and failed to disclose the investor risk associated with tests resulting in false positives.
TTP Investigation: Instagram’s Algorithm Fuels Eating Disorder Epidemic
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report in collaboration with Reset showing that Instagram continues to promote dangerous eating disorder information to vulnerable users including young teenagers, despite promises to remove such content.
TTP Investigation: Instagram Offers Drug Pipeline to Kids
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report demonstrating how Instagram allows teen users as young as 13 to find potentially deadly drugs for sale in just two clicks.
TTP Investigation: YouTube’s Filter Bubble Problem is Worse for Fox News Viewers
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report showing that YouTube’s recommendation algorithm pushes users into ideological filter bubbles that are stronger for viewers of right-wing content.
TTP Investigation: Inside Apple’s Push to Kill State App Store Bills
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report revealing details of Apple’s aggressive, behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign to derail state legislation that threatened its tight control over the App Store.