Tech titans curb hiring in a 'challenging macro environment'
From e-commerce colossus Amazon to social networking star Facebook, US tech firms that once grew with abandon have reined in hiring to endure tumultuous times.
May 15, 2022
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Shareholder: Amazon's 'astronomical' misuse of customer data could ruin company
Taking a new approach to bringing attention to how Amazon uses individuals' data, a shareholder is suing Jeff Bezos, Andy Jassy and 17 other Amazon leaders he claims knowingly allowed the company to violate state laws.
May 13, 2022
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Tech vs telecoms: EU ignites debate on 'net neutrality'
Tech and streaming giants suck up vast amounts of bandwidth, so the EU this week revived a long-standing idea to make them pay the telecom firms who maintain the infrastructure.
May 06, 2022
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Britain pushes tough tech rules under new digital watchdog
Big tech companies like Google and Facebook parent Meta would have to comply with tough British rules under a new digital watchdog aimed at giving consumers more choice online—or face the threat of big fines.
May 06, 2022
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Amazon plans to add 2,500 office jobs in Southern California
Amazon is significantly expanding its white-collar presence in Southern California, announcing office leases to accommodate 2,500 new corporate and technology jobs in Santa Monica, Irvine and San Diego.
May 03, 2022
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Airbnb allows employees to live and work from anywhere
Airbnb will allow its employees to live and work almost anywhere around the world, fully embracing a remote work policy to attract staff and ensure flexibility.
Apr 29, 2022
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New language-learning algorithms risk reinforcing inequalities, social fragmentation
The use of large language models could transform many facets of modern life, including how policymakers assess public sentiment about pending legislation, how patients evaluate their medical care and how scientists could ...
Apr 28, 2022
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Google parent suffers 1Q growth slowdown, profit decline
Google's corporate parent on Tuesday posted its slowest quarterly revenue growth since 2020, the latest sign that the huge gains enjoyed by technology companies during the pandemic are fading into the rear-view mirror.
Apr 27, 2022
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Will Musk's hands-off ideal for Twitter have broad appeal?
Coming up with $44 billion to buy Twitter was the easy part for Elon Musk.
Apr 26, 2022
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EU agrees deal to tame internet 'Wild West'
The European Union on Saturday finalised new legislation to require Big Tech to remove harmful content, the bloc's latest move to rein in the world's online giants.
Apr 22, 2022
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