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Google cuts corporate access of AI researcher following Timnit Gebru dustup

The search giant says it's investigating how Margaret Mitchell, who leads Google's Ethical AI group, handled sensitive data.

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<p>Amazon reached out to the Biden administration offering aid with COVID-19 vaccines.&nbsp;</p>

Amazon says it wants to help Biden reach 100M vaccination goal

The tech giant says it's "prepared to move quickly" to help administer vaccines.

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<p>President Trump's aides say they'll tell him to veto the Democrats' 'Save the Internet Act.'</p>

Twitter transfers White House accounts to Biden: What you need to know

The accounts didn't automatically inherit followers from the prior administration, but users received a notification about the transfer.

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<p>Amazon's Smile program lets users put 0.5% of eligible purchases towards charities of their choosing. Three charities found in an Amazon search tool include the name "Oath Keepers."</p>

Militia-related nonprofits listed among groups that can receive Amazon Smile donations

Charities called Oath Keepers and Three Percent share names with extremist groups that allegedly participated in the Capitol riots. Amazon is looking into the situation.

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Trump's love-hate relationship with tech eventually backfired

He was the master of social media -- until his inflammatory comments got him banned.

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Biden to be sworn in as president, India pushes back against WhatsApp

In today's top stories, security is tight ahead of the presidential inauguration on Wednesday, Joe Biden has already outlined an ambitious policy agenda, and WhatsApp is facing a privacy pushback in its biggest market.

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<p>Former Google and Uber self-driving car engineer Anthony Levandowski was granted a pardon by President Trump after admitting to theft of trade secrets.</p>

Trump pardons former Uber and Google engineer Anthony Levandowski

The self-driving car engineer pleaded guilty to stealing trade secrets.

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YouTube extends Trump's suspension for at least another week

The decision was made "in light of concerns about the ongoing potential for violence."

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State Department says China's repression of Uighurs is 'genocide'

Suppliers for tech giants have been accused of using forced Uighur labor in their factories.

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Facebook improves alt text photo descriptions for blind, visually impaired users

The feature can now recognize landmarks, activities and types of animals.

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Microsoft's Washington campus will become a COVID-19 vaccination site

It's partnering with the state health department, along with Starbucks and Costco.

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Apple TV Plus could be free a bit longer, Trump halts Intel shipments to Huawei

In today's top stories, Apple is said to extend its free trial of the streaming service until July, Trump hits Huawei's US suppliers with restrictions, and Rocket Lab is ready for its next mission.

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