SCOUT· 63%2h 53m·2026-08-24·TechnologyTWiT 1098: Usain Volt - Meta, Addiction, & the Future of Online Engagement
Meta faces a $1.4 trillion lawsuit, flock cameras are sparking a privacy revolt, and data centers may be fueling the next bubble. This episode pulls back the curtain on who's watching, who's profiting, and who could pay the price. Meta's Big Reckoning Is Here Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and…
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