NPR editor slams tech firms censoring Post’s Hunter Biden laptop
National Public Radio's public editor said he was “deeply displeased” that big tech companies were “censoring” the Post's coverage of Hunter Biden's laptop, but did not agree to cover the story. By refusing, he gave his own broadcasting station a free pass. Kelly McBride has served as NPR's ombudsman since 2020. told The Wrap Tech […]
Stock-Split Watch: 3 Tech Stocks That Look Ready to Split – Yahoo Finance
Many popular tech stocks have split their shares in the past two years. A stock split does not actually make the stock fundamentally cheaper, since it simply splits a stock into smaller slices to lower the trading price. still stock split They get a lot of buzz in the media and attract small investors who […]
Murder Trial Of Tech Consultant Accused Of Killing Cash App Founder Begins This Week
Nima Momeni appears in court on May 18, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Nima Momeni, a 38-year-old tech entrepreneur, was indicted today in a San Francisco court in connection with the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Momeni has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. (Photo by Paul Clodagh Poole/Getty Images) OAN […]
AI sector frustrated by Congress’ slow pace keeping up with the advanced tech
Those close to the growing field of artificial intelligence (AI) say the industry is frustrated with the pace of Congress' response to the issue. AI experts and industry insiders are especially concerned with less than a month until Election Day. As advanced AI technology becomes more accessible, “deepfakes” and other forms of misinformation are becoming […]
Google emails with US trade reps reveal cozy ties as tech giant pushed to ‘hijack policy’
Newly discovered emails reveal how Google and Amazon used their access to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to try to undermine foreign regulations, including efforts to protect traditional news organizations. are. In May 2023, Google enlisted the USTR's help in its fight to break, or at least water down, Canada's online news law, […]
Tired of Big Tech spying? A new search engine, Freespoke, offers unbiased search results
It's no secret that our news and information sources are overwhelmingly controlled by a small number of powerful corporations. These tech giants make their fortune by monetizing your data, tracking your every click, and creating search algorithms that shape how you see the world. In the process, privacy is lost and options are limited. But […]
House Democrats press tech leaders to curb hurricane misinformation
A group of House Democrats representing areas affected by Hurricanes Helen and Milton is calling on leaders of major technology companies to do more to combat the torrent of online misinformation about extreme weather events. are. by letter In a letter sent Friday, Rep. Deborah Ross (North Carolina), Rep. Kathy Castor (Florida), Rep. Nikema Williams […]
Elon Musk’s Tesla gambles on ‘black box’ AI tech for robotaxis
Tesla aimed to surprise investors Thursday night with its long-awaited “robotaxis announcement,” marking a milestone in a decade of Elon Musk's unfulfilled promises to offer self-driving cars. There is a possibility that The automaker has unveiled a prototype called a “CyberCab” rather than a road-ready driverless taxi. Musk said the vehicle would be capable of […]
This one ‘SpongeBob’ episode explains what’s wrong with tech today
The best season of a TV show is often season 1, and as true SpongeBob fans know, there's no substitute for season 1. Before bento, before movies, before relentless intellectual property exploitation, there were simple comics, and in that simplicity, the simple yet vast wisdom of timeless fables was often found. . Of course, in […]
Tensions rise between banks and tech companies over online fraud liability in the UK – CNBC
Meta is facing calls from UK banks and payments companies such as Revolut to provide financial compensation to people who have been defrauded by its services. Jaap Ariens | Nurphoto (via Getty Images) Tensions are rising between Britain's banking and payments companies and social media companies over who will be liable for compensation if you […]