Let's Talk Tech: FTC Sues Facebook, The Exit of Google's Top AI Ethics Scientist & Apple's New Screen Recognition Feature for Blind Users

Episode #16: On today's show, I'll be covering the Federal Trade Commissions' lawsuit filed today against Facebook for illegal monopolization, Google CEO Sundar Pichai's response to the exit of its top AI ethics scientist, Dr. Timnit Gebru & Apple's new screen recognition feature that labels buttons & UI features for blind users using AI & ML. This week's tech-tip is for iPhone users looking to eliminate those pesky keychain loyalty cards while leveraging a digital wallet.

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