Twitter Has a New Verification Process
The company is changing the verification process after confusion and contention, making it easier for select users to request to be verified.Read More
An Old Conflict With Digital Twists
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How the latest violence between Israelis and Palestinians encapsulates the best and worst of digital life.Read More
Once Tech’s Favorite Economist, Now a Thorn in Its Side
Paul Romer’s call for government activism, particularly toward the big tech companies, reflects “a profound change in my thinking.”Read More
TikTok’s Owner, ByteDance, Says C.E.O. Zhang Yiming Will Resign
Zhang Yiming steered ByteDance to become China’s first truly globally successful internet company.Read More
Twitter has largely abandoned an image-cropping algorithm after determining the automated system was biased. Some users complained it had a preference toward showing pictures...
Amazon will lift its mask mandate for its fully-vaccinated warehouse employees in the United States beginning May 24 in locations where local regulations do...
Should Alexa Read Our Moods?
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The time to debate the power of voice technology is now. (Before Alexa starts suggesting comfort foods.)Read More
Should Alexa Read Our Moods?
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The time to debate the power of voice technology is now. (Before Alexa starts suggesting comfort foods.)Read More
Colorado Makes Doxxing Public Health Workers Illegal
The pandemic made health care workers a new target for having their personal information shared online, often with real-world consequences.Read More
Mob Violence Against Palestinians in Israel Is Fueled by Groups on WhatsApp
Jewish extremists have formed more than 100 new groups on the Facebook-owned encrypted messaging app in recent days to target attacks.Read More