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big tech

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‘This job was so crooked’: Carvana just laid off 2,500 workers—and used Zoom to do it

'When you go to work just to get fired.'

On May 11, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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protesters with signs about ICE "Free the children" "Immigrants welcome, ICE- go melt yourself" It is inhumane to separate children from their families"

‘Domestic surveillance agency’: New report details the harrowing amount of data ICE has on Americans

'ICE surveillance is broader than people realize. It is a dragnet.'

On May 10, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Researchers say new deepfake detection tool is 99% accurate

Researchers say the new method they've developed is highly accurate.

On May 4, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Plane with tesla crashing into its back in parking lot (l) Tesla logo on black background (r)

Tesla owner uses ‘Smart Summon’ feature, crashes it in $3.5 million jet

Neither Tesla or the aircraft manufacturer have commented on the crash.

On Apr 22, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Amazon logo over navy blue background (l) Amazon driver's truck stuck and on fire (r)

‘This is why workers are unionizing!’: TikTokers blame Amazon after delivery van catches fire

'And this is why Amazon workers are unionizing!'

On Apr 19, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
ID.me logo on green ombre background (l) woman with facial recognition lines on face (r)

Congress launches investigation into ID.me, whose deal with IRS sparked backlash

The company received widespread backlash for its ties with the IRS.

On Apr 14, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Apple App Store logo with dark blue chain lock broken across logo

Digital groups rally as Apple pushes back against App Store legislation

Digital rights groups launch an educational campaign to push for antitrust reform, according to a press release.

On Apr 14, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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amazon warehouse with democrat donkey in background

‘We are deeply sorry’: Democratic firm drops Amazon after helping its anti-union campaign

GSG has faced a firestorm since the allegations.

On Apr 13, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
Two security cameras and mobile phone with Arab League flag ripped to reveal rainbow watercolor painting

How police persecute the LGBTQ community—and how big tech can help its most vulnerable users

'They're forcing their way to them manually, very easily.'

On Apr 13, 2022 by Viola Stefanello

Tech
elon musk inside twitter logo

‘So it’s the background check’: Everybody has a theory about why Elon Musk isn’t joining Twitter’s board

'Elon was told to play nice and not speak freely.'

On Apr 11, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
EU and US flag on grey background with arrows in center

Why the third time won’t be the charm for a new U.S.-EU data-sharing agreement

Activists and privacy experts still have major concerns about mass surveillance.

On Apr 10, 2022 by Jonathan Keane

Tech
AI-created meditating cat

‘A wise cat meditating in the Himalayas searching for enlightenment’: AI can now generate hyper-realistic pictures from your random sentences

Descriptive sentences become realistic imagery.

On Apr 7, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
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Dominatrix says she was banned from ordering DoorDash

'Apps never admit to sharing data, but they obviously do...'

On Apr 6, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
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‘Make Twitter great again’: Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase fuels speculation he’ll reinstate Trump

Will Elon Musk open the floodgates for suspended accounts?

On Apr 4, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
amazon workers organizing

Amazon workers vote to approve union at New York City warehouse

The vote would mark a huge victory against the tech giant.

On Apr 1, 2022 by David Covucci

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