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This AI tool shows which politicians and issues are getting the most TV time
Stanford University researchers have created an AI-powered TV analyzer that shows you how much screen time different public ...
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What herd immunity looks like in a maximum security prison
Coronavirus in Context is a weekly newsletter where we bring you facts that matter about the COVID-19 pandemic and the technology trying to stop its spread. You can subscribe here. Hola Pandemic Pals, Just so you know, I spent well over 10 minutes trying to find a joke to ...
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Online resources for US voters who care about cannabis reform
The 2020 US general elections are fast approaching in what might be the most crucial cycle yet for cannabis reform. Candidates up and down the ballot will have a direct impact on cannabis policy across the country and it's up to the people to make their voice heard. There's a presidential ...
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Study: Instagram's algorithm favored Trump over Biden
The Tech Transparency Report (TTP) found that Instagram pushed searches about Joe Biden towards negative hashtags, but blocked ...
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Congress fumbles through antitrust hearing with big tech CEOs
Heres an exhaustive play-by-play of the US House Judiciary Committee's antitrust hearing with the CEOs of Apple, Amazon, ...
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UK bans Huawei from 5G network, citing security risks triggered by US sanctions
Britain has announced it's banning Huawei from the country's 5G network, mere months after agreeing to keep the firm as ...
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How to turn off political ads on Facebook
Facebook recently started offering the option for you to see fewer political ads on the platform. Here's how to find the ...
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Here's how Facebook found disinformation networks tied to Bolsonaro and Roger Stone
Facebook has taken down four disinformation networks focused on domestic politics. Here's how they operated, according to ...
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From Stonewall 1969 to Black Lives Matter 2020: How technology ignites change
US Customs and Border Patrol agents flew unmanned aerial vehicles over crowds of Black Lives Matter protesters in at least ...
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Google to finally pay select publishers for 'high quality' news content
Google has agreed to pay select news publishers for distributing their content, finally bowing to pressure from antitrust ...
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Trump's latest immigration ban is bad news for US AI ambitions
Trump's suspension of the H-1B visa program for highly-skilled workers will cut off US access to international AI talent. ...
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TikTok teens and K-pop fans embarrass Trump at his Tulsa rally
Teenage TikTok users and K-pop fans reportedly grabbed "potentially hundreds of thousands of tickets" for Trump's rally -- ...
