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Google Is Reportedly Employing Thousands of Underpaid Workers for Powering Its AI Agent
A new report shows that humans still have a large role in providing data for Google’s “AI”
Facebook Refuses to Run Ads for Movie Screening of “No Safe Spaces” Unless the Host Labels Itself as Partisan
Is free speech a “partisan” issue now?
There’s a New Bill to Stop Warantless Searches of Digital Devices at the Airport
Warrantless searches of devices have been happening all too frequently.
Online Privacy Protection Laws for Kids Are Outdated, Kids Wellbeing Group Says
The internet has changed so much since the previous kids privacy legislation was passed.
Why We Need to Protect the Online Gig Economy From Those That Want to Destroy It
Crazy Bernie’s policies could destroy whole industries.
US Supreme Court Rules That Apple Has to Face App Store Antitrust Suit
The decision could lead to Apple paying millions of dollars in penalties or being forced to allow third-party app stores on iOS.
Is Rankware the Next Cambridge Analytica?
The Rankware scenario sounds eerily similar to the events that proceeded the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Google to Conservative Think Tank: Delete Your Article or Never Be Allowed to Advertise Again
Conservatives’ case against Google seems to be more relevant by the day.
Chrome’s New Cookie Blocking Feature May Actually Help Google by Harming Advertising Competitors
It may seem odd that Google would create a feature that would harm itself, until you look a little closer.
Should Tech Companies Pay You for Your Data? The Governor of California Says Yes
“Data dividends” could become a thing.
Millions of Smart Devices Have Major Security Flaws
A new report from a security researcher highlights the extent of the problem.
Patreon Just Widened Their Terms of Service to Support the Authoritarian Practices They’ve Been Following for Some Time
Patreon’s terms of service on so-called hate speech have been widely criticized as their terms have applied to whatever you do in your life, regardless of whether it’s on the Patreon platform or not.
