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Shirin Ghaffary

Shirin Ghaffary

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Shirin Ghaffary

    Technology
    Google CEO Sundar Pichai refused to rule out launching a censored search engine in ChinaGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai refused to rule out launching a censored search engine in China
    Technology

    The search giant’s top executive was grilled on the topic by members of Congress before the House Judiciary Committee today.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s testimony to Congress todayGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai’s testimony to Congress today
    Technology

    Here’s what we learned when the search giant’s CEO answered questions from the House Judiciary Committee.

    By Shirin Ghaffary and Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Everything you need to know about Google’s controversial China plans in advance of today’s congressional hearingEverything you need to know about Google’s controversial China plans in advance of today’s congressional hearing
    Technology

    The search giant and other tech firms have had a history of issues in the country over where to draw the line on government censorship.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    A group of Google employees are calling on tech workers to band together to end forced arbitrationA group of Google employees are calling on tech workers to band together to end forced arbitration
    Technology

    The practice is still prevalent across the tech industry despite recent criticism and some limitations on its use in cases of sexual harassment.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    New York City has set the nation’s first minimum pay rate for Uber and Lyft driversNew York City has set the nation’s first minimum pay rate for Uber and Lyft drivers
    Technology

    The move could create a precedent for other U.S. cities where ride-hail drivers are organizing to earn higher wages.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Google workers just publicly called on the tech giant to end plans for a censored search product in ChinaGoogle workers just publicly called on the tech giant to end plans for a censored search product in China
    Technology

    Employees are asking management to end the project, citing human rights concerns.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Recent East Coast hurricanes have gotten more media coverage than California wildfiresRecent East Coast hurricanes have gotten more media coverage than California wildfires
    Technology

    It’s not your imagination: Fires get written about less.

    By Rani Molla and Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    After 20,000 workers walked out, Google said it got the message. The workers disagree.After 20,000 workers walked out, Google said it got the message. The workers disagree.
    Technology

    Recode’s Kara Swisher talks with six of the organizers of the Nov. 1 protests, who say the company’s response has been deeply inadequate.

    By Eric Johnson and Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Tech companies like Google are giving workers the right to take sexual harassment claims to court — but employees are calling for moreTech companies like Google are giving workers the right to take sexual harassment claims to court — but employees are calling for more
    Technology

    Employees and labor activists say they want to see an end to forced arbitration in all cases — not just for sexual harassment — and for all workers.

    By Rani Molla and Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Marc Benioff defends Salesforce’s contract with Customs and Border ProtectionMarc Benioff defends Salesforce’s contract with Customs and Border Protection
    Technology

    “Every company in our industry will now have to look at the ethical and humane use of the technology that they’re building.”

    By Shirin Ghaffary