[ad_1] The letter also calls for the company to be “proactive” in banning moderators and active users of subreddits that promote hate and to hire additional community managers and more people from diverse backgrounds. And the company, they say, should make good on its promise to fill founder Alexis Ohanian’s board seat with a black […]
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Facebook rolls out its dedicated News section to all US users
[ad_1] Facebook’s dedicated news section is finally available to everyone in the US… in a manner of speaking. The social media giant has made News accessible to all American users as a bookmark, but it’s only available to “millions more” than previously as the promised tab. If you want that tab to appear sooner, you’ll […]
Study finds security holes in online voting for New Jersey and West Virginia
[ad_1] States are under pressure to use online voting for the US presidential election when COVID-19 could remain a threat in November, but those platforms might not be as secure as you’d like. MIT and the University of Michigan have published a report detailing security problems in Democracy Live’s OmniBallot, the voting and ballot delivery […]
Facebook pulls nearly 200 accounts connected to hate groups
[ad_1] Facebook is continuing its fight against hate, and this time with an added degree of urgency. The social network has confirmed to the Associated Press (via The Verge) that it removed nearly 200 accounts for users linked to hate groups like the Proud Boys and American Guard, both of which were previously banned. The […]
Facebook issues new recommendations for discussing racism in groups
[ad_1] Facebook’s efforts to address a surge in social turmoil will extend beyond reviewing its policies. The company has posted recommendations (via The Verge) for group operators to help them address “race and social issues,” such as the Black Lives Matter protests gripping the US and numerous other countries. They’re logical, but are clearly built […]
IBM toolkit keeps data encrypted in iPhone and Mac apps while in use
[ad_1] It’s now more practical to keep data encrypted while you use it, provided you’re using an Apple device. IBM has released (via ZDNet) a toolkit that makes it easier to implement fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) in iOS and macOS apps. In theory, hackers will have a tougher time prying on certain kinds of sensitive […]
Zuckerberg says he will ‘review’ policies after employee backlash
[ad_1] Zuckerberg said Facebook would “review” three policy areas, but stopped short of committing to specific changes. Among them: “threats of state use of force,” voter suppression in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, and whether Facebook should add labels to “violating or partially-violating content.” “I know many of you think we should have labeled […]
Instacart takes steps to discourage ‘tip baiting’
[ad_1] The actions come just days after a group of US senators asked the FTC to investigate whether Instacart and other delivery services are engaging in “unfair or deceptive” practices through policies that enable tip baiting. It’s not certain this will satisfy politicians, but Instacart is sending a signal that it’s at least aware of […]
Dropbox is testing a password manager
[ad_1] You may soon have another choice when it comes to a password manager. Earlier today, Dropbox uploaded a new app to the Play Store (via Android Police) called Dropbox Passwords. While anyone can download the app, you’ll need an invite from the company before you can log in and use the software. Dropbox doesn’t describe the […]
Facebook now lets everyone export media to Google Photos
[ad_1] You no longer have to wonder whether or not you can transfer Facebook pictures and videos to Google Photos. The company’s Alexandru Voica has revealed that everyone worldwide now has access to a tool that sends media to Google’s cloud service. As before, you’ll have to dive into “Your Facebook Information” in settings and […]