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Archives for August 2020

Technology
“Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor”: The power and the peril of a catchphrase“Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor”: The power and the peril of a catchphrase
Technology

Breonna Taylor’s name was a call to action. Then it became a meme.

By Aja Romano
Technology
What women in Congress want from FacebookWhat women in Congress want from Facebook
Technology

In an interview with Recode, Rep. Jackie Speier calls on the company to do an internal audit of misogyny on its platform.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Technology
Trump issued an executive order effectively banning TikTok if it doesn’t sell in the next 45 daysTrump issued an executive order effectively banning TikTok if it doesn’t sell in the next 45 days
Technology

The new order is the latest in Trump’s escalating crackdown on the Chinese-owned app over alleged national security concerns.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Facebook is extending its work-from-home policy until July 2021Facebook is extending its work-from-home policy until July 2021
Technology

It’s the latest major tech company to announce it will keep its offices closed much longer than anticipated.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Facebook took down a Trump post for the first timeFacebook took down a Trump post for the first time
Technology

Trump’s false claims about Covid-19 and children are harmful misinformation, according to Facebook’s policies.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
TikTok clone Instagram Reels is just one of the many times Facebook has copied its competitorsTikTok clone Instagram Reels is just one of the many times Facebook has copied its competitors
Technology

Here’s a look at some of the most notable times Facebook has copied other social media upstarts.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Last week the US wanted to break up Big Tech. Now it’s trying to supersize it.Last week the US wanted to break up Big Tech. Now it’s trying to supersize it.
Technology

The TikTok/Microsoft deal — if it happens — will make it harder to shrink Facebook or Google. Do you think Donald Trump cares about that?

By Peter Kafka