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Mar 23, 2021 • 9min
Fake News Gets More Engagement on Facebook—But Only If It's Right-Wing
Far-right pages that publish misinformation get the most interactions by far compared to other news sources, new research shows.Â
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Mar 22, 2021 • 7min
As China Rises, the US Builds Toward a Bigger Role in AI
After decades of staying out of industrial policy, a Pentagon-appointed commission recommends more spending on research and support for US chip makers.
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Mar 19, 2021 • 18min
Black Tech Employees Rebel Against ‘Diversity Theater’
Companies pledged money and support for people of color. But some say they still face a hostile work environment for speaking out or simply doing their jobs.Â
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Mar 18, 2021 • 6min
Good-bye Zoom. Hello Low-Key Ambient Snooping
If you are missing out on serendipity in your remote work, try ramping up your 2-D audio copresence.
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Mar 17, 2021 • 7min
Big Tech Targets DC With a Digital Charm Offensive
Facebook, Amazon, and Google ads are blanketing inside-the-Beltway newsletters in a bid to rehab their tarnished reputations.
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Mar 16, 2021 • 7min
Gig Companies Fear a Worker Shortage, Despite a Recession
The pandemic sapped demand for rides from Uber and Lyft, and government aid has cushioned the blow for workers. Execs are feeling the strain.
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Mar 15, 2021 • 13min
There's a Surge of New EVs. We Take Them for a Spin
Volkswagen, Chevrolet, Volvo, Porsche, and Polestar have each introduced new battery-powered models. So we hit the road with each of them.
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Mar 12, 2021 • 6min
You’re About to See a Lot More Instagram Live Collabs
Instagram is finally giving creators their most requested feature—which the company hopes will make it a more dynamic destination for viewers.
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Mar 11, 2021 • 7min
Why a YouTube Chat About Chess Got Flagged for Hate Speech
AI programs that analyze language have difficulty gauging context. Words such as “black,” “white,” and “attack" can have different meanings.Â
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Mar 10, 2021 • 7min
California Can Now Enforce Its Net Neutrality Law
A judge ruled earlier this week on the law, which has faced challenges from lobbyists representing internet providers as well as the Trump administration.
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