Permanent Twitter ban of extremist influencers can detoxify social media
Banning right-wing extremists from social media can reduce the spread of anti-social ideas and conspiracy theories, according to Rutgers-led research.
Oct 21, 2021
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Government issuing 'keyword warrants' to Google to determine what internet users are searching for
The United States government has reportedly been issuing secret "keyword warrants" to Google for those who look up certain phrases and names, triggering worry over privacy in addition to concern for innocent internet users, ...
Oct 7, 2021
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Machine learning & AI
We need concrete protections from artificial intelligence threatening human rights
Events over the past few years have revealed several human rights violations associated with increasing advances in artificial intelligence (AI).
Sep 27, 2021
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EU legal advisor: Diesel software faces strict limits
A top European Union legal adviser said Thursday that software installed in Volkswagen cars to alter the amount of pollutants coming out of their exhaust pipes in hot or cold weather and at high altitude doesn't conform to ...
Sep 23, 2021
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Business
US regulators wary of Big Tech swallowing startups
US anti-trust regulators signalled Wednesday greater scrutiny of Big Tech giants' smaller acquisitions, a potential new avenue in efforts to curb the dominance of the companies.
Sep 16, 2021
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Business
Tech company promised not to pilfer competitor's customers. It did just that. Twice
When CenturyLink bought a competitor's business-broadband and internet-backbone service in 2017, it agreed to sell some of the competitor's Boise-area backbone to a third company to resolve antitrust concerns. And it promised ...
Sep 8, 2021
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Business
US aiming new lawsuit at Google over ads: report
US officials are preparing a new antitrust lawsuit against Google over its power in the online advertising market, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
Sep 2, 2021
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Business
US DOJ has 'grave concerns' about T-Mobile network shutdown
Antitrust officials at the U.S. Justice Department said they have "grave concerns" about plans by T-Mobile US Inc. to shut down the wireless network used by millions of Boost Mobile customers.
Aug 10, 2021
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Security
Suspect in 2020 Twitter celebrity hack arrested in Spain
A British national charged in last year's hack of Twitter accounts of celebrities and politicians has been arrested in Spain, US officials said Wednesday.
Jul 21, 2021
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Security
McDonald's latest company to be hit by a data breach
McDonald's has become the latest company to be hit by a data breach after unauthorized activity on its network exposed the personal data of some customers in South Korea and Taiwan.
Jun 12, 2021
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