Google & Facebook Targeting Young Children Leads to Depression

There's nothing more promising then potential uses of new technologies all over the world.  Just as they are promising, they are equally as frightening.  In a recent article published by the New York Times, former employees from Facebook and Google, are rising up against the technology superpowers, in order to shed light on the danger of technology--more specifically, how these two companies are targeting young children, and the disturbing content they are exposed to.  A group of former employees have started a non-profit organization, Center for Humane Technology, is aimed at raising awareness for students and parents, about the dangers of constant technological use, including social media. What inspired this group of former silicon valley employees to speak out against their former employers?  The use of supercomputers pointing at children's brains.  Studies and developers have targeted children with things such as youtube kids, or even a messaging app geared for children under 6!  What the fine print doesn't tell you is that continual exposure to technology, especially those starting out at young ages, can lead to depression.
Center for Humane Technology has already recruited members from several other tech companies around the globe, including members from venture capitalists, who have a lot invested in companies such as Google and Facebook.  Many of them feel guilty, and want to raise awareness about the dangers of the technologies they helped create.
If you want to find out more about how these former engineers are working to educate children, or how the technology superpowers of the world are targeting your kids, click the links below:

New York Times
Center for Humane Technology
Kids Exposed to Disturbing Images on "Youtube Kids"