YouTube already uses machine learning to flag inappropriate content for its Trust and Safety team to review, but moving forward, the company plans to
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Twitter has ‘more analysis to do’ after algorithm shows possible racial bias
Twitter is learning first-hand about the challenges of eliminating racial bias in algorithms. The social network’s Liz Kelley said the company had “more analysis”
Homeland Security warns of a ‘critical’ security flaw in Windows servers
The US government has a major server security headache on its hands. Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has delivered a rare
Judge blocks US ban on WeChat app downloads
TikTok isn’t alone in avoiding a US ban, at least for now. Reuters reports that Judge Laurel Beeler has issued a preliminary injunction blocking
Trump approves TikTok deal with Oracle and Walmart ‘in concept’
TikTok appears to have avoided a US ban at the last minute… probably. President Trump has agreed to a deal “in concept” (via CNBC)
Deezer’s country selector lets you listen to music and podcasts like a local
You may not get a chance to physically travel anytime soon, but if you're Deezer subscriber, the music streaming service is giving you an
Twitter steps up account security for politicians ahead of the election
Twitter is stepping up security for accounts belonging to elected officials and other “high profile” figures ahead of the election. With the update, Twitter
Mozilla is shutting down Firefox Send and Notes
Mozilla plans to say goodbye to two of its lesser-known products this year. The first is Firefox Send, a tool the company introduced in
Mozilla asks YouTube users to ‘donate’ their recommendations
YouTube has long been criticized for its opaque recommendations algorithm. Some researchers have warned that the video app’s algorithmic suggestions too often gravitate toward
Joe Biden’s campaign app had a bug that made it too easy to access voter info
A bug in Joe Biden’s official campaign app may have exposed the personal information of millions of Americans, according to security researcher the App
