Terms of Service with Clare Duffy

A Los Angeles jury found that Meta and YouTube knowingly created addictive platforms that harmed the mental health of a young woman. It’s a landmark decision that could serve as a roadmap for thousands of similar cases. But will this legal pressure lead to real change to how social media platforms operate? And what can parents learn from this case?  Clare is joined by Nicki Petrossi, host of the podcast Scrolling 2 Death, and Sarah Gardner, founder and CEO of the Heat Initiative, to talk about what this verdict could mean for their kids and future generations.  Clare also made a video a few months ago walking through safety features and tools for monitoring kids’ social media use. You can find that here. Terms of Service is a CNN Podcasts and Goat Rodeo production. This episode was produced by Rebecca Seidel. At Goat Rodeo, the lead producer is Rebecca Seidel, and the executive producers are Megan Nadolski and Ian Enright. At CNN, Matt Martinez is our Senior Producer and Dan Dzula is our Technical Director. Production support from Sofía Sanchez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bethany Corbin, attorney and CEO of Femme Innovation and author of The Femtech Revolution, explains the rise of femtech and why it matters. She discusses what femtech products track and how they can fill gender gaps in research. She also covers data collection, privacy risks, accuracy concerns, and tips for choosing more privacy-focused tools.

David Pogue, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and bestselling author, walks through Apple’s 50-year rise. He revisits the Macintosh moment that made computers friendly. He traces the Two Steves' culture, Jobs’ design obsession, and Apple’s knack for simplifying tech. He shares early iPhone tales, App Store impact, privacy as strategy, and whether Apple still leads.

Ross Mayfield, investment strategist at Baird Private Wealth Management, explains how today's AI market action compares to past bubbles. He breaks down what drives frothy valuations and which companies are fueling gains. He highlights risky outliers, how AI is starting to affect profits and GDP, and what different life stages might consider about tech exposure and diversification.

Tazeen Khan, founder and CEO of Cyber Collective who teaches people to be internet street smart. She recounts why she started the nonprofit and outlines the top risks older adults face online. Conversations cover how AI amplifies misinformation, common scams like phishing and romance fraud, and practical rules and tools to help families keep seniors safer online.

Yahya Abou-Ghazala, an investigative reporter and CNN producer, walks through how ICE agents used phones to run facial recognition in the field. He describes the Mobile Fortify app, patterns found in videos, data and retention concerns, and what this means for people stopped or filmed by agents.

Nick Frosst, AI researcher and Cohere co-founder known for work on language models, argues against chasing person-like AGI. He explains transformers' surprises, why AGI hype persists, and why focusing on it can distract from real harms. He highlights practical enterprise uses, automating boring tasks, and concerns about misinformation, job shifts, and emotional bonds to chatbots.

Jackie Jantos, Hinge CEO who steers product strategy for Gen Z dating, talks about stemming swiping fatigue. She covers why daters burn out and how Hinge designs to get people off the app. She explains longer onboarding, chat limits, AI tools that spark real conversations, and practical tips to refresh profiles and actually meet in person.

Online sports gambling has become a massive business. That means that for individual bettors, there can be serious money on the line, too. So how exactly do sports betting apps work, and what should users keep in mind when placing bets? Sports betting apps say they have taken steps to protect customers, but Harry Levant, Director of Gambling Policy at the Public Health Advocacy Institute, thinks people should take caution.  This episode includes references to suicide. Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US: Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Globally: The International Association for Suicide Prevention and Befrienders Worldwide have contact information for crisis centers. Terms of Service is a CNN Podcasts and Goat Rodeo production. This episode was produced by Hazel Hoffman. At Goat Rodeo, the lead producer is Rebecca Seidel, and the executive producers are Megan Nadolski and Ian Enright. At CNN, Matt Martinez is our Senior Producer and Dan Dzula is our Technical Director. Production support from Sofía Sanchez. Steve Lickteig is the Executive Producer of CNN Audio. Production support from Anna Sturla and Kelly Burns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carissa Tang, a Silicon Valley senior who polled classmates about AI and uses it for college planning. Lincoln Fonk, a Georgia sophomore who studies political science and uses AI for research. Sevilla Ruby Broadhead, a Bay Area junior concerned about creativity and performing arts. They discuss classroom AI rules, spotting AI content, career planning with AI in mind, and practical tips for using AI responsibly.