Technology

Former Google AI Research Scientist Timnit Gebru speaks here in September 2018. Gebru says she was abruptly fired from the tech giant after a dispute involving a research paper.

National

Google Employees Say Scientist's Ouster Was 'Unprecedented Research Censorship'

11:37pm December 03, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

The firing of a leading Black researcher on the ethics of artificial intelligence is reigniting debate over Google's treatment of employees who speak out, particularly women and people of color.

Conservative Businesses Seize Opportunity To Capitalize On Trump's Refusal To Concede

5:03pm December 03, 2020

President Trump's refusal to concede has widened a rift between his supporters and mainstream media. And that has created a gold rush for some conservative businesses.

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As governments around the world prepare to approve the first coronavirus vaccines, social media companies are cracking down on hoaxes and conspiracy theories.

Health & Safety

Facebook Bans Debunked Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines

2:30pm December 03, 2020

by Shannon Bond

The new ban is an expansion of the social network's rules against misinformation that could lead to imminent physical harm. It comes as governments prepare to roll out the first vaccinations.

Health & Safety

Maryland Teen Designs App To Help Families Dealing With Type 1 Diabetes

6:13am December 03, 2020

How would you respond to a life-altering diagnosis? Drew Mendelow, 13, of Gaithersburg, Md., found out. He in turn designed a free app called T1D1, designed to help patients with Type 1 diabetes.

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Tired Of The Social Media Rat Race, Journalists Move To Writing Substack Newsletters

9:39pm December 02, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

The San Francisco startup has doubled its writers since the pandemic started. Some high-profile journalists have left full-time jobs at major publications to give it a go at the buzzy newsletter.

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President Trump tweeted late Tuesday that he is considering vetoing the must-pass defense authorization bill unless Congress approves changes to the legal shield that protects tech companies from liability from third-party content.

Trump Vows To Veto Defense Bill Unless Shield For Big Tech Is Scrapped

10:58am December 02, 2020

by Jaclyn Diaz

The president wants Congress to repeal Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, a provision that provides legal protection for tech companies.

Grandchildren of President-elect Joe Biden speak during the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20.

Politics & Government

On Twitter And TikTok, Biden Grandchildren May Offer Viral View Of White House Life

9:53am December 02, 2020

by Elena Moore

Presidential children and grandchildren are often shielded from the public eye, but that's changing. Joe Biden's grandchildren and Kamala Harris' stepchildren have their own personas on social media.

People shop at Macy's in New York on Black Friday, Nov. 27.

National

U.S. Shoppers Might Spend $13 Million Per Minute During Cyber Monday Peak

8:57pm November 30, 2020

by Alina Selyukh

Despite the pandemic recession, holiday sales are expected to set a new record, topping $755 billion.

National

Researchers Develop An App To Identify Cattle Through Facial Recognition

3:54pm November 30, 2020

by Seth Bodine

Researchers developed a new app that applies facial recognition software to cows. The technology would let ranchers track cattle in the event of disease and help create a national traceability system.

Online Games For The Whole Family

5:00pm November 29, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin talks with Todd Martens of The Los Angeles Times about virtual games families and friends can play together even when they are physically apart.