Videos of dangerous driving remain on social media
Summary
Anton Savage discusses the prevalence of dangerous driving videos on social media, noting that while TikTok and Meta claim to prohibit such content, they often only remove it after being alerted by users. He highlights the platforms' admission that the material remains accessible and criticizes their reliance on reactive measures rather than proactive AI detection. The segment draws parallels to past Oireachtas Media Committee hearings, questioning why companies have not invested in better pre-upload safety technology despite available solutions.
Topics discussed
Sherwin-Williams Super Sale advertisement
News Talk Breakfast intro
Discovery of dangerous driving content on social media
Description of viral high-speed driving videos
Platform policies and contact with TikTok and Meta
TikTok's response and enhanced safety measures
Meta's stance on high-risk viral challenges
Content removal results and age-gating
Critique of self-regulation and need for pre-upload checks
Historical context of age verification technology debates
Will social media companies invest in better safety tech?
Comparison with traditional broadcaster regulations
News Talk Breakfast outro
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