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Self-driving cars: The 21st-century trolley problem
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Autonomous tech could lead to deaths at the hands of robots. But is continuing to let humans drive even worse?

By Rani Molla
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Why this Facebook scandal is differentWhy this Facebook scandal is different
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Internal evidence shared by a former Facebook product manager shows Facebook has ignored the harm it causes.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Jeff Bezos commits $1 billion to conservation as Amazon destroys the worldJeff Bezos commits $1 billion to conservation as Amazon destroys the world
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The former Amazon CEO said his recent trip to space further inspired him to protect the planet.

By Rebecca Heilweil
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It’s getting harder for people to believe that Facebook is a net good for societyIt’s getting harder for people to believe that Facebook is a net good for society
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Why the latest Facebook scandal might stick.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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The chip shortage is getting worseThe chip shortage is getting worse
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The semiconductor supply crunch came for cars and phones. Now consumers are facing higher prices.

By Rebecca Heilweil
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Streaming space tourism is the new reality TVStreaming space tourism is the new reality TV
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You can’t afford space tourism. But you’ll be able to watch it on Netflix.

By Rebecca Heilweil
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The Amazon union drive isn’t over yetThe Amazon union drive isn’t over yet
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A unionization effort might get another chance, thanks to Amazon’s mailbox shenanigans.

By Sara Morrison
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6 questions to consider before launching yourself into space6 questions to consider before launching yourself into space
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How bad is space tourism for the environment? And other space travel questions, answered.

By Rebecca Heilweil
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Welcome to the age of billionaire joyrides to spaceWelcome to the age of billionaire joyrides to space
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Blue Origin launched its first flight with humans aboard, including billionaire Jeff Bezos.

By Rebecca Heilweil
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Don’t assume your iPhone is safe from hackersDon’t assume your iPhone is safe from hackers
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The Pegasus spyware leak shows that iPhones are vulnerable to hacks, too.

By Sara Morrison
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Richard Branson’s trip to space is about convincing others to come alongRichard Branson’s trip to space is about convincing others to come along
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The Virgin Group founder is taking another step toward making space tourism a reality.

By Rebecca Heilweil
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Elon Musk wants to dig a tunnel in Florida. What could go wrong?Elon Musk wants to dig a tunnel in Florida. What could go wrong?
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Experts say that such a tunnel could be feasible.

By Rebecca Heilweil
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Warren Buffett defends his approach to philanthropy as he quits the Gates Foundation boardWarren Buffett defends his approach to philanthropy as he quits the Gates Foundation board
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The Berkshire Hathaway billionaire says he’s “optimistic.”

By Rebecca Heilweil
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Big Tech has a battle ahead over antitrust regulation — and it’s going to get messyBig Tech has a battle ahead over antitrust regulation — and it’s going to get messy
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Industry groups are ramping up their fight against regulation.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Lina Khan will be chair of the Federal Trade CommissionLina Khan will be chair of the Federal Trade Commission
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Democrats and Republicans came together to confirm the antitrust expert to the FTC.

By Rebecca Heilweil
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MacKenzie Scott gives away billions, againMacKenzie Scott gives away billions, again
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With a recent $2.7 billion announcement, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos has donated $8.5 billion in less than a year.

By Sara Morrison
Amazon’s Black employees say the company’s HR department is failing them
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In interviews with Recode, dozens of Amazon employees detailed allegations of racial bias and discrimination.

By Jason Del Rey
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Elon Musk says Tesla will once again accept bitcoinElon Musk says Tesla will once again accept bitcoin
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This is good for the price of bitcoin.

By Rani Molla
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What Facebook’s two-year Trump ban does and doesn’t doWhat Facebook’s two-year Trump ban does and doesn’t do
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Trump will receive a two-year ban for his actions surrounding January 6.

By Rebecca Heilweil
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What you need to know about the House’s opening bid to rein in Big TechWhat you need to know about the House’s opening bid to rein in Big Tech
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The bills have the beginnings of bipartisan support, but will likely need even more to actually pass.

By Shirin Ghaffary and Sara Morrison
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The controversy over Bill Gates becoming the largest private farmland owner in the USThe controversy over Bill Gates becoming the largest private farmland owner in the US
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People are drawing connections between Gates’s vast farmlands and climate change advocacy.

By Rebecca Heilweil
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Your Echo is now sharing your internet with your neighbors. Here’s how to opt out.Your Echo is now sharing your internet with your neighbors. Here’s how to opt out.
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Where the (Amazon) Sidewalk ends.

By Sara Morrison
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Apple’s iOS 15 will come with better privacy for people who pay for itApple’s iOS 15 will come with better privacy for people who pay for it
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The next iOS will make it harder for newsletters, marketers, and websites to track you.

By Sara Morrison
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Jeff Bezos has been training for thisJeff Bezos has been training for this
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Two weeks after leaving his Amazon CEO post, the billionaire is leaving Earth.

By Rebecca Heilweil
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Billionaires are racing to sidestep President Biden’s plan to raise their taxesBillionaires are racing to sidestep President Biden’s plan to raise their taxes
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How Silicon Valley might beat the Tax Man.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Amazon is changing the dates for Prime Day againAmazon is changing the dates for Prime Day again
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The company-created shopping event is slated for June 21 and 22, Amazon announced.

By Jason Del Rey
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How a small antitrust lawsuit against Amazon could mean big things for Big TechHow a small antitrust lawsuit against Amazon could mean big things for Big Tech
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DC’s attorney general is suing Amazon over a controversial policy.

By Sara Morrison
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How a mailbox could get the Amazon union vote overturnedHow a mailbox could get the Amazon union vote overturned
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A failed union drive may get new life because of the company’s insistence on installing a mailbox.

By Sara Morrison
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Amazon internal messages show the FTC is prodding the tech giant to punish fake-review schemersAmazon internal messages show the FTC is prodding the tech giant to punish fake-review schemers
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One of the takedowns involves the large Chinese electronics brand Mpow.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon hit by 5 more lawsuits from employees who allege race and gender discriminationAmazon hit by 5 more lawsuits from employees who allege race and gender discrimination
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The women allege their managers retaliated against them.

By Jason Del Rey
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Bill Gates will never be the sameBill Gates will never be the same
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The aura that Gates built over the past two decades may be permanently shattered.

By Theodore Schleifer
The FCC’s big bet on Elon Musk
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The billionaire’s space internet project could connect millions of remote American homes. If it actually works.

By Sara Morrison
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A crypto billionaire donated $1 billion to India. Make sure you include an asterisk.A crypto billionaire donated $1 billion to India. Make sure you include an asterisk.
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The saga highlights just how uncharted the territory is in the world of crypto philanthropy.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Trump is Facebook’s problem, againTrump is Facebook’s problem, again
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Your move, Mark.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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The biggest impact of the Gates divorce may have nothing to do with the Gates FoundationThe biggest impact of the Gates divorce may have nothing to do with the Gates Foundation
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How important are billionaires? Look at the reaction to Bill and Melinda Gates’s divorce.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Bill and Melinda Gates’s divorce could rock the world of charityBill and Melinda Gates’s divorce could rock the world of charity
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The billionaire couple is getting a divorce.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Amazon employees say you should be skeptical of Jeff Bezos’s worker satisfaction statAmazon employees say you should be skeptical of Jeff Bezos’s worker satisfaction stat
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It’s difficult to get honest feedback from workers who fear retaliation.

By Jason Del Rey
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This Barack Obama adviser is quietly investing $250 million in startup founders of colorThis Barack Obama adviser is quietly investing $250 million in startup founders of color
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Meet a stealth investment firm run by Robbie Robinson, who advises the former president.

By Theodore Schleifer
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This climate policy expert is taking over Jeff Bezos’s $10 billion Earth FundThis climate policy expert is taking over Jeff Bezos’s $10 billion Earth Fund
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A conversation with Andrew Steer about the US Earth Day climate summit, and how he wants to spend Bezos’s money.

By Umair Irfan
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Elon Musk’s $150 million charity spending spreeElon Musk’s $150 million charity spending spree
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Texas schools. A food bank. Now a climate-change prize. The Tesla founder discovers Big Philanthropy.

By Theodore Schleifer