Bobby Allyn

Bobby Allyn appears in the following:

Trump Administration Is Considering Ban On TikTok In The U.S.

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

While Congress is debating whether to ban the popular video-sharing app TikTok on government devices, the Trump administration is threatening a broader clampdown, given the app's Chinese roots.

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Twitter Removes Thousands Of QAnon Accounts, Promises Sweeping Ban On The Conspiracy

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Twitter has removed more than 7,000 accounts associated with QAnon as part of a broad-based crackdown on the pro-Trump conspiracy theory. Twitter says QAnon postings have led to real-world harm.

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Judge: Facebook's $550 Million Settlement In Facial Recognition Case Is Not Enough

Friday, July 17, 2020

The judge says those who alleged to have had their privacy violated are entitled to a bigger payout. He said "it just doesn't seem right" that members of the class action would be shortchanged.

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As Authorities Probe Twitter Hack, Ex-FBI Officials Warns: 'Get Ready For Copycats'

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Lawmakers and government agencies say the attack exposes vulnerabilities in the social network's systems that could be exploited to spread disinformation.

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Twitter Says It Was The Victim Of A 'Coordinated Social Engineering Attack'

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Twitter confirms to NPR that it is investigating the coordinated hack, which attacked the accounts of some of the richest and most popular names on Twitter and may have reaped more than $100,000.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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