Tag: Technology

Shoshana Zuboff Explains Why You Should Care About Privacy

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He Promised a Dreamy Wedding Proposal. Fans Got a 5-Hour Sale.

Mr. Yin sold millions through a feature on Kuaishou that allows viewers…

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Once Tech’s Favorite Economist, Now a Thorn in Its Side

Paul Romer was once Silicon Valley’s favorite economist. The theory that helped…

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An Old Conflict With Digital Twists

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Mob Violence Against Palestinians in Israel Is Fueled by Groups on WhatsApp

Last Wednesday, a message appeared in a new WhatsApp channel called “Death…

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Should Alexa Read Our Moods?

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OnlyFans Isn’t Just Porn ;)

Before the pandemic, Gia was an independent escort who worked three or…

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In China, Apple Compromises on Censorship and Surveillance

On Chinese iPhones, Apple forbids apps about the Dalai Lama while hosting…

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How Apple Stays on the Good Side of Chinese Authorities

Apple proactively removes apps to placate Chinese officials.Apple has created an internal…

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Bill Gates Had Reputation for Questionable Behavior Before Divorce

While Mr. Gates thought that brought the matter to an end, Ms.…

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Colonial Pipeline Hack Reveals Weaknesses in US Cybersecurity

For years, government officials and industry executives have run elaborate simulations of…

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Dogecoin Went Wild in 2021. Here’s What It Taught Us.

Dogecoin, Lost and FoundRichard Lenz, a 31-year-old project manager for a hazardous…

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