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Social media (reluctantly) decides who to disconnect | Plus learn English phrase ‘come to a head’
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Social media (reluctantly) decides who to disconnect | Plus learn English phrase ‘come to a head’
FromPlain English
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Oct 1, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
Social media companies like Facebook, Twitter, Apple and even Spotify are now in the uncomfortable position of policing content and determining which users to disconnect from their services. They must navigate through hateful speech, people inciting violence, and even foreign governments trying to affect elections. Plus, learn the English phrase “come to a head.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/90 Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗?日本語を話せますか? The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese and Japanese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail jeff@plainenglish.com If you like the program, please leave a review or rating wherever you listen. It will help others discover the program. Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive updates from Plain English at http://www.plainenglish.com/mail Subscribers get exclusive links for further reading and additional practice with common English words and phrases. Learn English the fun way: with a podcast in English! Listen to an American English podcast that you enjoy and understand -- all at a slower speed than normal. | Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.
Released:
Oct 1, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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