Killer Apps

Name: Killer Apps
Released: 2022-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Maria Bartiromo

TV Show · Special Interest

Social media's meteoric expansion remains largely unchecked. Millions of apps influence our daily lives, sometimes with dangerous consequences.

2022 · 28m

EPISODE 1

Dangerous Algorithms

Maria interviews Ian Russel, whose daughter Molly died after exposure to harmful content. Joann's son died attempting TikTok's 'Blackout Challenge'.
EPISODE 2

Double Life

A mom blogs about her happy family, then drives her kids off a cliff. Another poisons her son and blogs. Things on social media can be deceiving.
EPISODE 3

Pro-Ana

Social media is filled with posts encouraging eating disorders. That dangerous content has lead a growing number of teens to spiral out of control.
EPISODE 4

Cartel Tik Tok

Drug cartels recruit teens via Tik Tok. One famous influencer may have been one of their victims.
EPISODE 1

Sextortion

A teenager's life is cut short after falling victim to a social media scam. Lawmakers sue big tech over allegations they knowingly addict children.
EPISODE 2

Social Media Drug Trade

A deadly overdose is alleged to have started with a drug deal on social media. Grieving families stand up in protest of big tech.