Browsing recommended books on Amazon can lead to extremist rabbit hole
Amazon's book recommendation algorithms that help customers discover new titles may have a dark side.
Apr 29, 2021
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Gaming industry worth $300 bn after pandemic surge: study
The value of the gaming industry has topped $300 billion following a pandemic-fueled surge, with some 2.7 billion players worldwide, a research report said Thursday.
Apr 29, 2021
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Facebook wants users' responses to improve feeds
Facebook said Thursday it would emphasize user feedback when prioritizing posts on the leading social network, the latest move to quell concerns over its algorithms.
Apr 23, 2021
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Researchers studying how to make online arguments productive
The internet seems like the place to go to get into fights. Whether they're with a family member or a complete stranger, these arguments have the potential to destroy important relationships and consume a lot of emotional ...
Apr 19, 2021
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Facebook outlines proposal for online platform liability reform
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg urged US lawmakers Wednesday to reform the rules for online platforms' liability to require systems in place for removing unlawful content.
Mar 24, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
'Das Auto' goes electric as VW takes on Tesla
When Volkswagen chief executive Herbert Diess joined Twitter in January, he used his first tweet to warn pioneering electric car maker Elon Musk that he was coming after him.
Mar 22, 2021
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Digital authentication opens new doors for art, sports collectors
Fans have been flocking by the thousands to the Top Shot online platform to buy short videos of dramatic sequences from professional basketball games, as a new virtual market enjoys astonishing success among collectors, sports ...
Feb 28, 2021
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Business
Why the world is watching Australia's tussle with Big Tech
Facebook agreed to roll back a ban on news for Australian users after the government made changes to a proposed media law that had sparked the blackout last week.
Feb 23, 2021
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Business
UK top court shakes up gig economy with ruling against Uber
Britain's top court on Friday ruled that drivers at US ride-hailing giant Uber are entitled to workers' rights, in a judgement with huge implications for the "gig economy".
Feb 19, 2021
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Why the world is watching Australia's tussle with Big Tech
Facebook's decision to pull news from its platform in Australia comes in response to legislation that would force tech giants to pay for sharing news content.
Feb 18, 2021
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