How to manage your digital afterlife and why it matters
If you were to die tomorrow, what would happen to your Facebook page?
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May 6, 2019
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News tagged with tech companies
Possible $5B Facebook fine echoes European tech penalties
The possibility of a $5 billion federal privacy fine for Facebook suggests that U.S. regulators may be taking a cue from the large penalties their European counterparts have been handing out to U.S. technology giants.
Business
Apr 25, 2019
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UK proposes banning social media 'likes' for children
Britain's privacy regulator wants to stop kids from being able to "like" posts on Facebook and other social media sites as part of tough new rules it's proposing to protect children's online privacy.
Internet
Apr 15, 2019
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Talks on tech taxes 'productive': Mnuchin
The United States and economic partners held "productive" talks this week on the taxation of major tech giants, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday.
Business
Apr 14, 2019
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Democrats want feds to target the 'black box' of AI bias
Congress is starting to show interest in prying open the "black box" of tech companies' artificial intelligence with oversight that parallels how the federal government checks under car hoods and audits banks.
Machine learning & AI
Apr 10, 2019
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Robots to the rescue of the Great Barrier Reef
Scientists use undersea robots and 3-D printing to help coral reefs survive the damaging effects of rising ocean temperatures.
Environment
Apr 10, 2019
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Facebook, Google face House hearing on white nationalism
Executives from Google and Facebook are facing Congress Tuesday to answer questions about their role in the spread of hate crimes and the rise of white nationalism in the U.S.
Business
Apr 9, 2019
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EU: Facebook changes terms to show it makes money from data
Facebook has changed the fine print in its terms of service to clearly explain to users that it makes money by using their data, the European Commission said Tuesday.
Internet
Apr 9, 2019
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UK unveils plans to hold social media bosses liable for harmful content
The British government said on Monday it will explore making social media executives personally liable for harmful content published on their platforms, in a raft of new online safety proposals.
Internet
Apr 8, 2019
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Facebook beefs up political ad rules ahead of EU election
Facebook said Friday it is further tightening requirements for European Union political advertising, in its latest efforts to prevent foreign interference and increase transparency ahead of the bloc's parliamentary elections.
Internet
Mar 29, 2019
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