Shannon Bond appears in the following:
How Uber And Its Riders Are Adapting To The New 'Social'
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
The ride-hailing company is seeing signs of recovery as cities, states and countries lift lockdown restrictions, but the pandemic has taken a steep toll.
Facebook Will Review Policies On Posts About State Violence, Voting
Friday, June 05, 2020
Mark Zuckerberg says the company will consider labeling some posts that break its rules, as Twitter has done with the president's inflammatory and false tweets.
LinkedIn CEO Condemns Employees' 'Appalling Comments' On Race
Friday, June 05, 2020
During an all-staff meeting, anonymous employees deride the racial justice protests and question the professional networking company's diversity initiatives.
Facebook Begins Labeling 'State-Controlled' Media
Thursday, June 04, 2020
The social network is flagging publishers it says are under 'editorial control' of governments, as part of efforts to secure its platform against foreign influence campaigns.
Former Facebook Employees Blast Zuckerberg's 'Do-Nothing' Stance On Trump
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Some of the social network's earliest hires say CEO Mark Zuckerberg's inaction on the president's most inflammatory posts is a 'betrayal' of the company's ideals.
Facebook Employees Revolt Over Zuckerberg's Hands-Off Approach To Trump
Monday, June 01, 2020
Employees are publicly criticizing CEO Mark Zuckerberg and organizing a virtual walkout amid a growing internal backlash over the company's tolerance of the president's posts.
Who Dares To Rent A Dress Now? Coronavirus Upends The Sharing Economy
Monday, June 01, 2020
How do you share your car, home or clothing with other people during a pandemic? Companies from Airbnb to Rent the Runway face big challenges convincing customers their services are safe.
Trump Uses Executive Order To Crack Down On Social Media Companies
Friday, May 29, 2020
President Trump escalated his fight with Twitter with an attempt to strip long-held legal protections from online platforms. But what real effect will Trump's executive order have?
Trump Accuses Social Media Of Anti-Conservative Bias After Twitter Marks His Tweets
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
President Trump has accused social media platforms of anti-conservative bias and threatened to shut them down after Twitter flagged his tweets about mail-in ballots as misleading.
Trump Threatens To Shut Down Social Media After Twitter Adds Warning To His Tweets
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
President Trump's vow to "strongly regulate" such platforms comes a day after Twitter added a fact-check label to a pair of his tweets and renews his argument that those sites silence conservatives.
Facebook Expects Half Its Employees To Work Remotely Permanently
Thursday, May 21, 2020
CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he expects 50% of the social network's workforce to be working remotely within the next decade.
Facebook Launches Virtual Shopping Mall, Saying It Will Help Small Businesses
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
The social network is positioning its new commerce feature as a way to help small businesses that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
'We Can't Take Your Call': Uber Drivers, Other Gig Workers Struggle For Unemployment
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Gig workers are now eligible for unemployment benefits, but states have been slow to update their systems to accept claims. That's left many workers waiting weeks for help.
Uber Cuts 3,000 More Jobs As Pandemic Squeezes Ride-Hailing
Monday, May 18, 2020
The company is slimming down to focus on rides and food delivery while cutting $1 billion in costs this year.
Apple, Google Coronavirus Tool Won't Track Your Location. That Worries Some States
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Apple and Google are developing smartphone technology to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. But public health authorities in some states are chafing against the tech giants' rules.
Apple, Google In Conflict With States Over Contact-Tracing Tech
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Apple and Google want to develop tech to track the spread of COVID-19 while protecting individuals' privacy. But some states say the restrictive settings may make it harder to find virus hotspots.
Your Boss May Soon Track You At Work For Coronavirus Safety
Friday, May 08, 2020
Companies around the country are figuring out how to safely reopen office during the pandemic. The new normal might involve smartphone apps and badges to track employees.
Some Companies Are Turning To Tracking Technologies To Ensure Safe Reopening
Thursday, May 07, 2020
Companies are trying to figure out how to welcome back employees to their offices, and keep them safe once they return. The new normal might involve smartphone apps and badges to track employees.
Uber Cuts Thousands of Jobs, Citing Coronavirus Pandemic
Wednesday, May 06, 2020
The ride-hailing company is cutting 3,700 jobs. It's the latest U.S. tech company to turn to layoffs to deal with fallout from the coronavirus crisis.
What Happened Today: Former Top Vaccine Scientist Files Whistleblower Complaint
Tuesday, May 05, 2020
Some essential workers, such as ride-share drivers and personal shoppers, are a part of the gig economy. NPR's tech correspondent takes listener questions on the benefits available for such workers.