Kik App Faces Scrutiny After Murder Of Virginia Teen
Kik App Faces Scrutiny After Murder Of Virginia Teen
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The messaging app Kik is popular with teenagers, but authorities are voicing concern that it may be unsafe. A Virginia teen is believed to have met her killer through the app. Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Kurt Wagner of Re/code for a look at what Kik is and why some are considering it potentially dangerous.
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- Kurt Wagner, associate editor of social media for Re/code. He tweets @KurtWagner8.
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