Silicon Valley goes to the Vatican to talk tech ethics
The gathering is taking place amid the rise of cyber espionage, online hate speech and misuse of private data, and signs the industry is struggling to respond.
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Tech group to revamp in fight against online extremist content
The announcement coincides with group members meeting leaders including New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the United Nations General Assembly to share the progress regarding an action plan in response to Christchurch's mosques shooting massacre.
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US states launch antitrust probes of tech companies, focus on Facebook, Google
Two groups of US state attorneys general on Friday announced separate antitrust probes of large tech companies such as Alphabet's Google and Facebook.
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WHO welcomes Facebook pledge to curb anti-vaccine misinformation
After several months of talks with the WHO, Facebook has pledged to direct its users to "accurate and reliable vaccine information in several languages" on the WHO's website, the United Nations health agency said, "to ensure that vital health messages reach people who need them the most.''
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Equifax's US$700 million data breach settlement spurs criticism, calls for new rules
"It's a parking ticket, not a penalty," said Ed Mierzwinski, a senior director at Washington-based U.S. Public Interest Research Group.