Video from mosque shootings in Christchurch popped up on Facebook, Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube, showing the limits of social media moderation. Powered by WPeMatico
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Chris Cox announced he’s leaving the company one week after Mark Zuckerberg published his privacy manifesto. WhatsApp VP Chris Daniels is also out. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreWith Tech on the Defensive, SXSW Takes an Introspective Turn
Elizabeth Warren took a shot at Big Tech. And people who are already concerned with the industry’s size, privacy issues, and ethical conundrums want solutions. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreKamala Harris Wants to Give States Millions to Overhaul Tech
The Digital Service Act of 2019 would help state and local governments hire the talent they need to fix the often outdated tools and websites Americans use every day. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreFacebook’s Sloppy Data-Sharing Deals Might Be Criminal
Prosecutors in New York reportedly are investigating the company’s sharing agreements with other firms, which may have exposed personal information without user consent. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreSpotify’s Apple Complaint Cuts to a Core Antitrust Issue
Rather than arguing Apple shouldn’t own the App store, as Elizabeth Warren has proposed, Spotify just wants the company to change its conduct there. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreHow Google Influences the Conversation in Washington
Google has spent more money on lobbying in each of the last two years than any other company. But that’s only the tip of the firm’s efforts to influence federal policy. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreVerizon 5G Is Coming for Real, but It Will Cost You
Verizon said it will introduce 5G wireless service in selected areas in Chicago and Minneapolis on April 11, for an additional $10 a month. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreChina Is Catching Up to the US in AI Research–Fast
Chinese researchers publish more papers about artificial intelligence than their US counterparts. A new study finds the quality of Chinese research is improving too. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreTo Compete With Google, OpenAI Seeks Investors–and Profits
OpenAI, the independent research lab cofounded by Elon Musk, created a for-profit arm to attract more funding to hire researchers and run computers. Powered by WPeMatico
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