Why Dumping Seawater on Blazes Isn’t the Answer to California’s Wildfire Problem

Firefighting planes are dumping water from the ocean on the Los Angeles fires, but using saltwater is typically a last resort.

 

Source https://www.wired.com/story/firefighting-planes-are-dumping-ocean-water-on-the-los-angeles-fires-why-using-saltwater-is-typically-a-last-resort/

The Conversation, science, fire, wildfires, California, los angeles, environment, oceans

RedNote Recruited US Influencers to Promote App Amid TikTok Ban Uncertainty

A marketing campaign brief obtained by WIRED reveals how the Chinese app is trying to capitalize on its sudden international popularity.

 

Source https://www.wired.com/story/rednote-is-asking-american-influencers-to-promote-its-app/

China, TikTok, Apps, influencer, Chinese, tech policy

Influencers Are Hawking Wellness Products in Response to the LA Fires

Essential oils, detox regimens, parasite cleanses, and raw milk have entered the disaster economy.

 

Source https://www.wired.com/story/influencers-are-hawking-wellness-products-in-response-to-the-la-fires/

Climate Desk, science, wildfires, disinformation, climate change, health, environment, California, los angeles

MAGA Influencers Take Their Victory Lap, With Big Tech Picking Up the Tab

At parties throughout Washington over the long Inauguration weekend, creators and strategists who take credit for Donald Trump’s victory toasted their success on the dimes of TikTok, Google, and Spotify.

 

Source https://www.wired.com/story/maga-influencers-inauguration-victory-lap/

elections, Donald Trump, influencer, TikTok, 2024 election, podcasts, Social Media

RedNote Scrambles to Hire English-Speaking Content Moderators

Job listings posted in China this week indicate that Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is struggling to handle an influx of new users joining the platform from TikTok.

 

Source https://www.wired.com/story/xiaohongshu-english-moderators-red-note/

TikTok, China, Social Media, content moderation, Apps, Policy