Bobby Allyn appears in the following:
Apple Does Not Owe Ireland Nearly $15 Billion In Back Taxes, Court Rules
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
In a major victory for the tech giant, the European Union's second-highest court said the tax break received by Apple did not represent an unfair advantage.
Cameo Celebrity App: Will Birthday Wishes From Snoop Dogg Mean A Big Investor Payday?
Thursday, July 09, 2020
Cameo has become one of the fastest-growing tech startups by letting anyone pay for birthday wishes and other greetings recorded by celebrities and influencers. But will its Silicon Valley hype last?
Concerns Grow Over App Store's Unfair Treatment Of Developers
Friday, July 03, 2020
Regulators in Europe and the U.S. are investigating growing concerns over the App Store — developers who try to sell their apps say the tech giant treats them unfairly and stifles competition.
It's 'Our Fault': Nextdoor CEO Takes Blame For Deleting Of Black Lives Matter Posts
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
In an exclusive interview with NPR, Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar outlines new measures the popular neighborhood app is taking to address reports of racial profiling and censorship on the platform.
Reddit Bans The_Donald, Forum Of Nearly 800,000 Trump Fans, Over Abusive Posts
Monday, June 29, 2020
Reddit unveiled an update to its hate speech policies on Monday, including shutting down about 2,000 subreddits. It is the latest example of a popular online platform cracking down on hate speech.
'The Computer Got It Wrong': How Facial Recognition Led To False Arrest Of Black Man
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Robert Williams says his driver's license photo was incorrectly matched with a wanted suspect. He was arrested and detained. Though the case was dropped, Williams says its effect is lasting.
Man Says He Was Falsely Arrested After Facial Recognition Mistake
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The ACLU has filed a complaint against the Detroit Police Department for what the group says is the first documented instance in the U.S. of someone being falsely arrested based on AI.
TikTok Prank May Account For Trump Rally's Low Attendance Rate
Monday, June 22, 2020
The Trump campaign said more than 1 million people expressed interest online to attend the rally in Tulsa, Okla., but only about 6,000 people showed up. A prank apparently fueled phony registrations.
Apple Closing 11 Stores Again In States Seeing a Spike in Coronavirus Cases
Friday, June 19, 2020
Stores in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Arizona are once again shutting their doors, beginning Saturday, as those states see mounting coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.
Big Talk From Big Tech On Racial Equity, But Not All Workers Are Buying It
Friday, June 19, 2020
More than 200 technology companies have issued statements supporting the advancement of racial justice, but Black tech workers say internal policies and tech culture needs an overhaul first.
Facebook And Twitter Remove 'Racist Baby' Video Posted By President Trump
Friday, June 19, 2020
The video, which condemns "fake news," fabricates a supposed-CNN segment from last year. The social media companies said the footage violated copyright rules.
Facebook Removes Trump Campaign Ads With Image Used By Nazis
Friday, June 19, 2020
Facebook says the advertisements violated the social network's ban on hate group symbols. The symbol was used to identify political prisoners in Nazi death camps.
Big Tech Companies In Need Of A Fundamental Change To Deal With Racial Injustice
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Some big tech companies have declared Juneteenth a holiday and offered support for the Black Lives Matter movement. But blacks in Silicon Valley are demanding more fundamental change in the industry.
Facebook Removes Trump Ads With Symbol Used By Nazis. Campaign Calls It An 'Emoji'
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Facebook says the campaign advertisements violated the social network's ban on hate group symbols. The Anti-Defamation League's CEO said that "ignorance is no excuse for using Nazi-related symbols."
Study Exposes Russia Disinformation Campaign That Operated In The Shadows For 6 Years
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
The "Secondary Infektion" campaign spread thousands of false stories, including forged documents and fake tweets. Still operating, the campaign may now target the November election, researchers say.
Feds: Former eBay Employees Sent Newsletter Writers Roaches, Spiders And Pornography
Monday, June 15, 2020
Six former eBay workers were charged by U.S. authorities with a harassment campaign that allegedly involved sending a Massachusetts couple disturbing packages and threatening messages.
Amazon Announces 1-Year Moratorium On Police Use Of Its Facial-Recognition Technology
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Amazon announced Wednesday it is halting the use of its facial recognition technology by the police. Sudden shifts by major tech companies follow mass protests calling for police reform.
Amazon Halts Police Use Of Its Facial Recognition Technology
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Amazon is the latest tech company to respond to demands that law enforcement not have access to controversial facial recognition technology.
IBM Abandons Facial Recognition Products, Condemns Racially Biased Surveillance
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
IBM is the first major technology company to walk away from facial recognition technology amid nationwide protests for racial justice and police reform. Amazon and Microsoft have not followed.
TikTok Pivots From Dance Moves To A Racial Justice Movement
Sunday, June 07, 2020
TikTok has become the go-to platform for youth activism over George Floyd's death and Black Lives Matter. It follows an apology from the Chinese-owned app for hiding videos related to the protests.