An Italian wingsuit pilot unwittingly broadcast his own death using Facebook Live, highlighting the unintended consequences of live streaming which social media platforms are struggling to monitor.
Armin Schmieder was last seen on Facebook Live strapping himself into a red and blue wingsuit before his jump from the 2,279m (7,477ft) Alpschelehubel mountain in the Swiss Alps.
The 28 year-old, from Merano in Italy’s South Tyrol, had been wearing a GoPro camera on his head and was also broadcasting live on Facebook using his phone. Even though Schmieder’s phone was in his pocket during the decent it was still recording sound Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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