IBM Will Invest $100M In HBCUs, Including Four In North Carolina
Computer titan IBM is planning on investing $1 million in historically Black colleges across the country.
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Sheryl Sandberg: Companies Need To 'Lean In' As Pandemic Threatens Women's Progress
A new report finds 25% of women are considering downsizing or quitting their careers as a result of pandemic-related pressures. Facebook's chief operating officer says that "should terrify all of us."
When The Voting Is Done: Facebook, Twitter On 'High Alert' For Post-Election Threats
If results of the presidential election are delayed, false claims and other misinformation could thrive online, which is forcing Facebook and Twitter to prepare for worst-case scenarios.
News Brief: Debate Aftermath, Post-Election Threats, COVID-19 Tests
Presidential debate organizers are planning changes. During the wait for election results, there are fears conspiracy theories will spread. And, some COVID-19 tests are getting faster and cheaper.
Social Media Companies Brace For Post-Election Threats
With so many people voting by mail, experts warn final results of the 2020 election may be delayed — opening the door for misinformation on social media. What are the platforms doing to prepare?
Where Are The Deepfakes In This Presidential Election?
Deepfake videos haven't been a problem yet in the 2020 presidential race. It's not because they aren't a threat, but because simpler deceptive tactics are still effective at spreading misinformation.
Baseball Fans Rule In An Online Game Made For Pandemic Times
The online game Blaseball is about building community and organizing against malevolent forces beyond your control. It's also surreal, bizarre and a little weird.
'Russia Doesn't Have To Make Fake News': Biggest Election Threat Is Closer To Home
National security officials say Russia is again trying to disrupt the election. But this time, it doesn't have to work so hard because Americans are spreading mistruths and doubts about the election.
Uber Can Keep Operating In London, Magistrate Rules
Regulators had refused to renew Uber's license, finding its lax security controls had put passengers at risk. But a court found that Uber had fixed the problems and was fit to operate in the city.
News Brief: Trump Taxes, Amy Coney Barrett, TikTok Ban Blocked
Trump dismisses published report that he paid little in federal income taxes. GOP aims to get Supreme Court nominee confirmed by election. And, U.S. judge halts Trump's TikTok ban before it started.