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Apr 4, 2022 • 6min
Russians Need VPNs. The Kremlin Hates Them
VPNs are divided between trying to help Russians stay connected to the global web and steering clear of Putin’s messy politics.
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Apr 1, 2022 • 8min
TikTok’s Black Box Obscures Its Role in Russia’s War
Outside researchers can’t easily monitor how truth or lies circulate on the social media platform—raising concerns about its role in spreading misinformation.
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Mar 31, 2022 • 10min
The Supply Chain Crisis Is About to Get a Lot Worse
A seemingly endless supply chain crunch has fueled interest in tech that promises to track problems or predict where new ones might occur.
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Mar 30, 2022 • 8min
Europe's Digital Markets Act Takes a Hammer to Big Tech
Europe's Digital Markets Act aims to tackle the power of big tech, but smaller companies are skeptical. It discusses the requirement for companies to allow integration with rivals, potential penalties for non-compliance, accusations of anti-Americanism, and the expected timeline for enforcement. The DMA aims to regulate big tech and address unfair business models, allowing Europeans to choose tech platforms and promoting interoperability. The podcast also covers tech giants lobbying against the DMA and the early effects of the act on companies like Google and Spotify.
Mar 29, 2022 • 14min
Workers Are Trading Staggering Amounts of Data for 'Payday Loans'
Companies are offering interest-free advances to people with poor credit in exchange for detailed personal data.
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Mar 28, 2022 • 10min
California’s Plan to Electrify Uber and Lyft Doesn’t Add Up
A 2030 target for electric vehicles to dominate ride-hailing is a lofty goal. But it’s the drivers, not the companies, who may have to foot the bill.
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Mar 25, 2022 • 6min
Why WhatsApp Survived Russia’s Social Media Purge
Russia has branded Meta an “extremist organization” and banned Facebook and Instagram. WhatsApp is a different story.
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Mar 24, 2022 • 7min
Coal Threatens a Comeback as the EU Pulls Away From Russian Oil
Europe's efforts to avoid Russian energy imports will likely trigger a short-term spike in coal, and environmentalists are concerned.
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Mar 23, 2022 • 11min
China’s Gig Workers Are Challenging Their Algorithmic Bosses
Food delivery drivers are using platforms’ data-powered systems, mass WeChat groups, and unofficial unions to fight unfair conditions.
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Mar 22, 2022 • 8min
Can an Online Course Help Big Tech Find Its Soul?
The Foundations of Humane Technology is an eight-hour class for Silicon Valley’s disillusioned workers.
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