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Google lets you contribute to Street View, Facebook polices 'most serious' hate

In today's top stories, Google is using augmented reality tech to let anyone add photos to Google's Street View library. Meanwhile, a new report says Facebook is working on algorithms to police hate speech in new ways.

Videoby Iyaz AkhtarDecember 4, 2020 4:00 AM PST

Facebook failed to warn Georgia voters about misinformation, activists say

Avaaz, a global activist group, says the social network's labeling of posts with false election information is inconsistent.

Articleby Queenie WongDecember 4, 2020 3:00 AM PST

Facebook accused by Trump administration of favoring H-1B workers

The Department of Justice files a lawsuit against Facebook, alleging hiring discrimination against US workers.

Articleby Queenie WongDecember 3, 2020 1:04 PM PST

Twitter dumps threaded replies, ditches experimental twttr app

"We asked, and you let us know this reply layout wasn't it," the company tweets.

Articleby Ry CristDecember 3, 2020 11:35 AM PST

<p>Google headquarters in Mountain View, California</p>

Google AI ethicist says she was fired because of an email

Timnit Gebru, a prominent AI researcher, has been outspoken about the lack of diversity in the tech industry.

Articleby Richard NievaDecember 3, 2020 11:23 AM PST

The Arecibo radio telescope's collapse was caught close-up by a drone

Videoby CNETDecember 3, 2020 8:59 AM PST

Facebook's hate speech detection systems to focus on 'worst of the worst'

The effort includes deprioritizing some hateful comments against white people, Americans and men.

Articleby Carrie MihalcikDecember 3, 2020 8:55 AM PST

<p>Facebook will remove vaccine-related falsehoods.</p>

Facebook pledges to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines

The tech giant updates its misinformation policies ahead of the first batch of vaccines being administered next week.

Articleby Katie CollinsDecember 3, 2020 6:00 AM PST

Apple redesigns accessibility site with tips for people with disabilities

The revamp is trying to make it easier for people to find out how to customize their devices.

Articleby Shara TibkenDecember 3, 2020 5:36 AM PST

Why a worldwide sand shortage is a big problem for all of us

Now What talks with Vince Beiser, author of The World in a Grain about what's led to a massive shortage in sand worldwide, and what we can do about it.

Videoby Andy AltmanDecember 3, 2020 5:00 AM PST

Salesforce buys Slack, US Labor Board alleges Google broke labor law

In today's tech news, Salesforce announces its purchase of Slack, Qualcomm shows off the power of its newest chip and an official complaint alleges Google broke US labor law.

Videoby Ashley EsquedaDecember 3, 2020 4:00 AM PST

<p>The 737 Max 9, shown here at the 2016 Paris Air Show, is a larger version of the Max 8, but with the same piloting system that's under investigation.</p>

FAA lifts Boeing 737 Max grounding order

After two crashes killed 346 people, the Boeing 737 Max has been cleared to fly again. Plus: Everything you need to know about the plane's other issues.

Articleby Kent GermanDecember 3, 2020 4:00 AM PST