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SEC Creates Spoof Cryptocurrency Website To Warn Investors
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission launched a fake website on Wednesday that mirrors many of the elements found in "initial coin offering" scams.
Whistleblower: Cambridge Analytica Aimed To Trigger Paranoia And Racial Biases
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Cambridge Analytica used Facebook to find and target Americans to trigger paranoia and racial biases, Christopher Wylie, a former worker for the data analytics firm, told lawmakers on Wednesday.
Body Camera Maker Weighs Adding Facial Recognition Technology
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Axon, formerly Taser, has created a new ethics board to consider using artificial intelligence and facial recognition in local policing.
Congress Rolls Back Anti-Discrimination Auto Loan Rule
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
The House voted Tuesday to roll back CFPB guidance issued in 2013, which was intended to limit discrimination in the car loan industry. The vote could lead to further repeals of federal regulations.
#MuteRKelly Co-Founder On The Moment, Her Movement And Its Momentum
Sunday, May 06, 2018
In the wake of new allegations against R&B singer R. Kelly, the #MuteRKelly movement is gaining new support for a campaign to isolate the artist.
It's A Date: Facebook Enters Online Matchmaking
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced at a developer conference on Tuesday that the social media giant will soon release a dating feature. The news sent shares of Match.com's parent plunging.
Facebook Updates Community Standards, Expands Appeals Process
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
The social media company announced changes to its community standards, releasing internal review guidelines and allowing appeals of content removal decisions.
Teachers Share Anger, Frustration Over Grants Turned Into Loans
Monday, April 23, 2018
A federal program meant to encourage young teachers has, instead, saddled thousands of them with unexpected debts. "I was in shock," says Mikayla Rhone, a teacher in Nebraska.
With Philadelphia Arrests, Starbucks Again Becomes Focus Of Cultural Debate
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Starbucks faces protests after the arrests of two black men last week in one of its locations. From #BlackLivesMatter to refugee resettlement, the coffee chain is no stranger to social causes.
Clash For Control Of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Heads To Court
Thursday, April 12, 2018
CFPB Acting Director Mick Mulvaney testified before the Senate on the same day another CFPB employee appeared in court to argue that Mulvaney had been unlawfully installed as its chief.
Uber Won't Seek Calif. Permit Renewal To Test Self-Driving Vehicles After Fatal Crash
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
The state says the permit expires Saturday. Uber itself says it won't seek a renewal. Hours earlier Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced he's suspending testing there, where the death occurred.
NPR Survey: Still On Facebook, But Worried
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
NPR asked Americans what steps they take to protect their Facebook data. Most say they still use the site, but they're concerned about who can see their information — and how it can be used.
Uber Suspends Self-Driving Tests After Pedestrian Is Killed In Arizona
Monday, March 19, 2018
A self-driving car operated by Uber struck and killed a pedestrian walking her bicycle in Tempe, Ariz. The incident could be the first pedestrian death involving a self-driving vehicle.
Central High School Walked Out In The Footsteps Of The Little Rock 9
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Best known for its role in the 1957 school desegregation crisis, Little Rock Central High School saw hundreds of students walk out of class on Wednesday to protest gun violence.