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Big Tech Archive

Archives for November 2019

Technology
Amazon tried to buy a new Seattle City Council. It doesn’t look like it worked.Amazon tried to buy a new Seattle City Council. It doesn’t look like it worked.
Technology

Amazon’s money may help defeat its biggest political foe, but its chosen candidates are not expected to have a majority on the city council.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
More than 1,000 Google employees signed a letter demanding the company reduce its carbon emissionsMore than 1,000 Google employees signed a letter demanding the company reduce its carbon emissions
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Googlers are pushing for a commitment to zero emissions by 2030 and to cancel contracts with fossil fuel companies.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Google says it won’t use your Fitbit data to target you with ads. But what else will it do?Google says it won’t use your Fitbit data to target you with ads. But what else will it do?
Technology

The search giant’s $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit raises questions about data privacy and antitrust.

By Shirin Ghaffary and Rani Molla
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Can employee activism change Google? Revisiting the employee walkout one year later.Can employee activism change Google? Revisiting the employee walkout one year later.
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One former employee says allegations of retaliation have been added to claims of sexual harassment and discrimination.

By Delia Paunescu
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It’s been a year since 20,000 Google employees walked off the job. And they’re madder than ever.It’s been a year since 20,000 Google employees walked off the job. And they’re madder than ever.
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The search giant’s workers have become more political and critical, and they show no signs of quieting down.

By Shirin Ghaffary

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