#Over 80 former Chuck Schumer staffers employed by Big Tech

#Over 80 former Chuck Schumer staffers employed by Big Tech

“Over 80 former Chuck Schumer staffers employed by Big Tech” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s extensive ties to Big Tech firms have raised the specter that the powerful Democrat has put the brakes on much-sought antitrust legislation being pushed by his own party. More than 80 former paid staffers of the longtime New York lawmaker…

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#House where Facebook was created lists for .3M

#House where Facebook was created lists for $5.3M

“House where Facebook was created lists for $5.3M” For the first time since its construction, the Silicon Valley house where the social media platform, Facebook (now known as Meta), was created, has hit the market for $5.3 million, The Post can report. The unassuming blue house with a painted yellow door was first constructed back…

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#Facebook sabotaged Australian health sites during row with gov’t: report

#Facebook sabotaged Australian health sites during row with gov’t: report

“Facebook sabotaged Australian health sites during row with gov’t: report” Facebook deliberately blocked access to Australian government websites during the country’s COVID vaccination drive — an underhanded move to punish authorities over a proposed law that required the social network to pay news organizations for online content, according to a report. The Wall Street Journal…

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#Google, Facebook facing tough tech rules from UK watchdog

#Google, Facebook facing tough tech rules from UK watchdog

“Google, Facebook facing tough tech rules from UK watchdog” Big tech companies like Google and Facebook parent Meta would have to comply with tough British rules under a new digital watchdog aimed at giving consumers more choice online — or face the threat of big fines. The United Kingdom government on Friday outlined the powers it’s planning…

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#Facebook parent Meta orders hiring freeze as growth slows

#Facebook parent Meta orders hiring freeze as growth slows

“Facebook parent Meta orders hiring freeze as growth slows” Facebook parent Meta is instituting a hiring freeze for some higher-level positions — a move that comes as Mark Zuckerberg’s embattled social media giant warns of slowing revenue growth. Meta will slow down or entirely pause hiring for most of its mid- or senior-level positions, according…

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#From someone who’s been shadow-banned: Musk is a hero

#From someone who’s been shadow-banned: Musk is a hero

“From someone who’s been shadow-banned: Musk is a hero” Elon Musk buying Twitter and taking over the controversial social media platform is the greatest defense of freedom and democracy since President Ronald Reagan said, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall” in 1987. For years now, Twitter, Facebook, Google and other Big Tech giants — run…

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#Metaverse kissing now possible with tech you can feel

#Metaverse kissing now possible with tech you can feel

“Metaverse kissing now possible with tech you can feel” Creepy metaverse users could soon have the power to lunge in for a kiss thanks to new tech. As if the metaverse wasn’t bad enough with seedy strip clubs and naked avatars, experts want to take the realism a step further. Scientists have created a device that brings a…

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