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Zoom CEO Tells NPR He Never Thought 'Seriously' About Online Harassment Until Now
Wednesday, April 08, 2020
Eric Yuan says he is willing to make his video-conferencing software harder to use, if that means it will be safer. Zoom is grappling with a wave of online harassment on its platform.
Gig Workers Struggle To Get Financial Help During Pandemic
Sunday, April 05, 2020
Gig companies like Instacart and Uber promise financial assistance to workers affected by the coronavirus. But some workers are finding it hard to get that aid.
Senator Asks FTC To Investigate Zoom's 'Deceptive' Security Claims
Friday, April 03, 2020
Lawmakers and state attorneys general are scrutinizing the popular video conferencing company for potential violations, after users reported harassment and researchers uncovered security flaws.
A Must For Millions, Zoom Has A Dark Side — And An FBI Warning
Friday, April 03, 2020
Federal and state law enforcement are asking questions about Zoom's security and privacy policies, as millions flock to the videoconferencing service for meetings, classes and social gatherings.
Facebook, YouTube Warn Of More Mistakes As Machines Replace Moderators
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
As tech firms send workers home, it's creating new challenges over how to handle harmful content, including dangerous health claims. So Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are bringing in the machines.
Amazon, Instacart Grocery Delivery Workers Demand Coronavirus Protection And Pay
Monday, March 30, 2020
Some Amazon workers in New York and Instacart workers nationwide walked off their jobs Monday. They want more access to paid sick leave as well as protective gear and other safety measures.
Instacart, Amazon Workers Plan To Strike Over Safety Concerns
Monday, March 30, 2020
The online grocery business is doing well during the coronavirus outbreak. Workers from Amazon and Instacart are asking their companies to do more to keep them safe during the pandemic.
Gig Workers Would Get Unemployment Safety Net In Rescue Package
Friday, March 27, 2020
Uber drivers, Airbnb hosts and other gig workers who have lost their livelihoods because of the coronavirus pandemic would get some relief under the proposed new $2 trillion federal rescue package.
Internet Traffic Surges As Companies And Schools Send People Home
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
People are turning to video streaming and online gaming, while companies scramble to make sure their systems can handle remote workers.
Uber, Lyft Halt Shared Carpool Service In U.S. And Canada
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The San Francisco-based transportation firms say they are acting in line with public health efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Both are still operating their regular ride-hailing services.
Not Employees: Gig Workers Like Uber Drivers Aren't Eligible For Sick Leave
Friday, March 13, 2020
The outbreak is creating uncertainty for Uber drivers and other gig workers, who face difficult choices about whether to work or stay home and lose their livelihoods.
Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft Tell Seattle Workers To Stay Home
Thursday, March 05, 2020
U.S. companies are trying to limit disruption from the coronavirus outbreak by curtailing travel and telling some employees to work from home. Several major tech firms are among the latest to act.
Coronavirus Cancellations And Travel Bans: Google Is Latest
Tuesday, March 03, 2020
Companies are curbing employee travel and canceling major events as they try to minimize disruption from the growing coronavirus outbreak.
Jack Dorsey, Twitter's Eccentric CEO, Could Be Looking For A Job Soon
Sunday, March 01, 2020
Twitter's CEO Jack Dorsey is at risk of losing his job after a powerful investor is pushing for change. It thinks Dorsey, who is also CEO of another company, is not focused enough on Twitter.
Google Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Company Expands Travel Restrictions
Friday, February 28, 2020
American companies are curbing travel and pulling out of big events as they try to limit their employees' exposure to the growing outbreak
'Facebook: The Inside Story' Reveals A Company Made In Its Founder's Image
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Journalist Steven Levy's rich history of the social network traces Facebook's cascading crises to the worldview and early decisions of its founder, Mark Zuckerberg.
Losing Sleep Over The Quest For A Perfect Night's Rest
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
A boom in technology promising to improve sleep has an ironic side effect: orthosomnia. Thanks to sleep trackers, people get so obsessed with perfect sleep that they are losing sleep over it.
Major Smartphone Trade Show Canceled In Barcelona Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Organizers have called off the annual Mobile World Congress in Spain after a slew of high-profile tech companies pulled out, citing concerns over the spreading coronavirus outbreak.
What Went Wrong With The Iowa Caucus Results App?
Wednesday, February 05, 2020
The delay of results in the Iowa Democratic caucuses was blamed on a new smartphone app. It was made by a company called Shadow Inc. which was started by veterans of Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign.
Puerto Rico's Internet Voting Plan Threatens Election Security: ACLU
Thursday, January 30, 2020
The civil liberties group is urging the U.S. territory's governor to veto a bill that could shift all voting to the Internet by 2028.