Study Shows Racial Bias in Facial Recognition Systems
New federal research is the latest evidence that current facial recognition algorithms can't accurately identify people of color.
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Robocall Bill Headed to Trump’s Desk After Senate Passage
Congress reached bipartisan consensus on robocalls with legislation aimed at curbing nuisance phone calls.
Germany Says ‘Nein’ to Uber
Nothing is certain except death and taxes—and Uber facing legal and regulatory assaults on its business.
Amazon’s Extensive Power Over Its Sellers
Amazon accounts for a vast portion of online sales and sellers on the platform have little choice but to follow its rules.
Facebook’s Hardware Ambitions Run Deep
We examine how Facebook is charting its own course for the era that will come after smartphones.
Apple Talked With MGM About Possible Deal
Apple's talks with MGM suggest the tech giant may be willing to invest considerably more money to beef up programming on its new video streaming service.
Airbnb Scores EU Legal Victory With Online Platform Ruling
The ruling puts Airbnb under a looser regulatory regime, and should strengthen its position in arguments over its operations with other European municipalities.
Facebook Rolls Out New Rules for U.S. Census
Facebook announced Thursday it will ban posts and advertisements containing disinformation about the U.S. census, even those by politicians.
Former Viacom CFO Among Bidders for Univision
If Viacom's former CFO takes over Univision, it could actually be good news for ViacomCBS.
Facebook, Other Firms That Transfer Data Between EU and U.S. Win Symbolic Victory
A legal advisory to the EU's highest court is an early indicator that a process used to transfer data between Europe and the U.S. is valid.
Report Says Chinese Hacking Group Linked to Government Has Resumed Cyberspying
Chinese government-linked hacking has been a sore point with the U.S. Revelations that a once-dormant group is active again could complicate trade talks.
Uber to Pay $4.4M to Resolve EEOC Harassment and Retaliation Charge
The $4.4 million settlement may seem a small price for Uber to pay, but the company already paid a much bigger price for past cultural lapses.
Critics Mixed on Final Star Wars Movie
The last installment of the Disney-era Star Wars trilogy isn't inspiring critics, who decry the movie for being unimaginative and overlong.
Ebbers, former WorldCom CEO Jailed for Fraud, Wins Early Release
A judge granted early release to Bernie Ebbers, ex WorldCom CEO, who became a symbol of corporate greed for his role in an $11 billion accounting scandal.
IBM Using Seawater to Power New Type of Battery
The project reflects IBM's vast patent portfolio and its long background in developing artificial intelligence.
Labor Board Says Employers Can Bar Organizers’ Use of Workplace Email
The labor board’s ruling overturned an Obama-era decision that broadened workers rights to organize over email.
Instagram Won’t Let Influencers Promote Vaping, Tobacco, Weapons
The move is the first time Facebook-Instagram is banning influencers from posting certain kinds of branded content.
More Allegations Against VC-Backed Luggage Maker Away
The new report comes after Away's CEO stepped down following a critical report about her leadership earlier this month.
U.K. Report Calls for Stricter Rules for Google, Facebook
A report from the U.K.’s antitrust regulator finds Google and Facebook dominate digital advertising and calls for stricter rules.
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Blasts Libra
Lael Brainard's criticism of Libra shows that the digital coin still faces strong resistance from financial regulators.
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