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Apple and Google have a clever way of encouraging people to install contact-tracing apps for COVID-19Apple and Google have a clever way of encouraging people to install contact-tracing apps for COVID-19
How Apple and Google are tackling one of the toughest parts about tracking COVID-19 exposuresHow Apple and Google are tackling one of the toughest parts about tracking COVID-19 exposures
Why Bluetooth apps are bad at discovering new cases of COVID-19Why Bluetooth apps are bad at discovering new cases of COVID-19
There’s no consensus on technology’s role in the COVID-19 responseThere’s no consensus on technology’s role in the COVID-19 response
How WhatsApp is making it more expensive to spread misinformationHow WhatsApp is making it more expensive to spread misinformation
Tech giants are finding creative ways to use our data to fight the coronavirusTech giants are finding creative ways to use our data to fight the coronavirus
Zoom is showing how to respond to criticism the right wayZoom is showing how to respond to criticism the right way
What Zoom doesn’t understand about the Zoom backlashWhat Zoom doesn’t understand about the Zoom backlash
Amazon’s poor treatment of workers is catching up to it during the coronavirus crisisAmazon’s poor treatment of workers is catching up to it during the coronavirus crisis
The US government should disclose how it’s using location data to fight the coronavirusThe US government should disclose how it’s using location data to fight the coronavirus
The worst Amazon shipping delays could still be ahead of usThe worst Amazon shipping delays could still be ahead of us
How COVID-19 is changing public perception of big tech companiesHow COVID-19 is changing public perception of big tech companies
How location data could play a role in managing the coronavirus crisisHow location data could play a role in managing the coronavirus crisis
It’s time for a regular Amazon daily coronavirus briefingIt’s time for a regular Amazon daily coronavirus briefing
Tech companies could face more pressure to share location data with governments to fight coronavirusTech companies could face more pressure to share location data with governments to fight coronavirus
How Facebook is preparing for a surge in depressed and anxious usersHow Facebook is preparing for a surge in depressed and anxious users
The coronavirus is forcing tech giants to make a risky bet on AIThe coronavirus is forcing tech giants to make a risky bet on AI
Tech giants are getting creative to manage the COVID-19 crisisTech giants are getting creative to manage the COVID-19 crisis
How social networks can do good while we’re all trapped indoorsHow social networks can do good while we’re all trapped indoors
A sneaky attempt to end encryption is worming its way through CongressA sneaky attempt to end encryption is worming its way through Congress
Google has been unusually proactive in fighting COVID-19 misinformationGoogle has been unusually proactive in fighting COVID-19 misinformation
Jack Dorsey bought himself more time as Twitter CEO, but it might not matterJack Dorsey bought himself more time as Twitter CEO, but it might not matter
A canceled trip to Africa won’t be enough to save Jack Dorsey’s jobA canceled trip to Africa won’t be enough to save Jack Dorsey’s job
Tech companies are getting more aggressive to fight COVID-19 hoaxesTech companies are getting more aggressive to fight COVID-19 hoaxes
Jack Dorsey is in for the fight of his lifeJack Dorsey is in for the fight of his life
What Facebook could learn from MicrosoftWhat Facebook could learn from Microsoft
Why we can’t blame social networks for our polarized politicsWhy we can’t blame social networks for our polarized politics
Facebook once built a phone that could only be used by right-handed peopleFacebook once built a phone that could only be used by right-handed people
‘Facebook: The Inside Story’ author Steven Levy on how the company compares to Apple and Google‘Facebook: The Inside Story’ author Steven Levy on how the company compares to Apple and Google
The Bloomberg campaign’s social media stunts keep backfiringThe Bloomberg campaign’s social media stunts keep backfiring
Bloomberg’s debate performance shows that Facebook ads will only get you so farBloomberg’s debate performance shows that Facebook ads will only get you so far
A new generation of social apps is trying to make you feel better about yourselfA new generation of social apps is trying to make you feel better about yourself
Facebook’s proposed regulations are just things it’s already doingFacebook’s proposed regulations are just things it’s already doing
India’s proposed internet regulations could threaten privacy everywhereIndia’s proposed internet regulations could threaten privacy everywhere
Snapchat is testing a big new redesignSnapchat is testing a big new redesign
Amazon’s PR campaigns keep blowing up in the company’s faceAmazon’s PR campaigns keep blowing up in the company’s face
Why platforms aren’t taking down deceptive political videosWhy platforms aren’t taking down deceptive political videos
The straight line from Google Maps to Clearview AIThe straight line from Google Maps to Clearview AI
How big tech companies could team up to stop deepfakesHow big tech companies could team up to stop deepfakes
Tech company Super Bowl ads said as little as possibleTech company Super Bowl ads said as little as possible

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