The security breach Facebook announced Friday that affected 50 million users was a setback for the social media giant, which has been working for months to regain customers’ trust over …
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Brad Smith on Microsoft’s $40M AI for Humanitarian Action Program
VOA contributor Greta Van Susteren talks with Brad Smith, Microsoft’s President and Chief Legal Officer about the tech giant’s new Artificial Intelligence program. …
your ads here!Uber to Pay $148M for Hiding Data Breach
The ride-hailing service Uber has agreed to pay $148 million to settle claims that it concealed a massive data breach that exposed personal information of drivers and customers. In November …
your ads here!US Lawmakers Urged to Enact Personal Data Protections, But With Care
U.S. communications and social media titans are urging lawmakers to craft strong, uniform protections for Americans’ personal data without squashing innovation. The Senate Commerce Committee heard testimony Wednesday from Apple, …
your ads here!Senate Panel Opens Hearing on Crafting US Privacy Law
The Trump administration is hoping Congress can come up with a new set of national rules governing how companies can use consumers’ data that finds a balance between “privacy and …
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Many materials change shape when exposed to heat, electricity or some other kind of energy. That change is usually random, but scientists are now learning how to direct that energy …
your ads here!Into the Fold? What’s Next for Instagram as Founders Leave
When Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger sold Instagram to Facebook in 2012, the photo-sharing startup’s fiercely loyal fans worried about what would happen to their beloved app under the social …
your ads here!A Swipe is Not Enough: Tinder Tests Extra Control for Women
The Indian edition of dating app Tinder is testing a new feature which gives women an additional level of scrutiny before they allow men to start messaging conversations, with a …
your ads here!Spotify, Deezer, Others Call for Stronger EU Action Against US Rivals
Music streaming services Spotify and Deezer joined European business and industry bodies in calling on EU regulators to take tougher action to curb what they say are the unfair practices …
your ads here!Japan Preschools Use Tablets to Prep Tots for Digital Age
It’s drawing time at this suburban nursery school in Japan, but instead of crayons, tiny fingers are tapping on colors on iPad screens and taking selfies. Digital schooling has arrived …
your ads here!Justice Dept to Discuss Consumer Protection at Social Media Meeting
The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday it will hold a “listening session” with officials from more than a dozen states on Tuesday to discuss consumer protection and the technology …
your ads here!Instagram Co-founders Resign from Social Media Company
The co-founders of Instagram are resigning their positions with the social media company. Chief Executive Kevin Systrom said in a statement late Monday that he and Mike Krieger plan …
your ads here!AP Explains: The US Push to Boost ‘Quantum Computing’
A race by U.S. tech companies to build a new generation of powerful “quantum computers” could get a $1.3 billion boost from Congress, fueled in part by lawmakers’ fear of …
your ads here!Facebook Hires New India Head in Midst of Fake News Controversy
Facebook has hired Ajit Mohan of the Indian streaming service Hotstar to run its India division, in the midst of accusations from the Indian government that the company’s WhatsApp messaging …
your ads here!Talking Gloves and Tactile Windows Provide Help for the Disabled
New technologies are helping people who are disabled with physical, cognitive, vision and hearing problems. Some promising new tools include a digital glove that translates sign language, and tactile windows …
your ads here!Technology Enhances Food Delivery Experiences
Self-driving technology is making online shopping a more convenient, more cost-effective experience. One new startup in San Jose, California, is launching a fully driverless delivery service, which many predict is …
your ads here!Facebook to Drop On-site Support for Political Campaigns
Facebook Inc. said Thursday that it would no longer dispatch employees to the offices of political campaigns to offer support ahead of elections, as it did with U.S. President Donald Trump in the 2016 …
your ads here!EU Getting ‘Impatient’ with Facebook Over Consumer Data Use
The European Union’s consumer protection chief said Thursday she’s growing impatient with Facebook’s efforts to improve transparency with users about their data, warning it could face sanctions for not complying. …
your ads here!For My Birthday, Please Give: Facebook Feature Raises Cash for Causes
When Behnoush Babzani turned 35, she threw a party. She also used her birthday to ask friends to donate to a cause she cares about deeply: helping people who need …
your ads here!Facebook’s Birthday Fundraiser Feature Brings Smiles to Charitable Causes
Facebook has always been a convenient way to send birthday wishes to friends. But many users have started taking advantage of a new feature introduced a year ago by the …
your ads here!Amazon’s Use of Merchant Data Under EU Microscope
EU regulators are quizzing merchants and others on U.S. online retailer Amazon’s use of their data to discover whether there is a need for action, Europe’s antitrust chief said on …
your ads here!Translation Apps and Devices Take Off As Travelers Look to Connect
How to communicate with someone who speaks a different language? It’s an age-old problem. But now with an explosion of translation apps and devices, Michelle Quinn reports that overcoming language …
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