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February 20, 2020

Father of slain journalist Alison Parker calls out Google, YouTube over videos of daughter's killing

Andy Parker, the father of a Virginia reporter who was shot and killed on live television in 2015 told ӣÌÒÊÓƵ Thursday he had filed a formal complaint against YouTube and Google with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over videos of the murder that continue to circulate on both platforms.

February 20, 2020

Dad of journalist Alison Parker blasts Google over videos of her murder spreading online, files FTC complaint

The father of a television news journalist named Alison Parker blasted Google-owned YouTube for allowing despicable videos of her murder to proliferate on the popular video platform.

February 20, 2020

YouTube videos of journalist Alison Parker’s murder still circulating, father says

The father of Alison Parker, a television news journalist who was murdered during a live broadcast in 2015, has slammed YouTube over sick videos of her slaying that continue to circulate on the video-sharing site.

February 9, 2020

Facebook settles in Illinois for $550M in rare privacy law

Facebook has agreed to settle a $550 million lawsuit brought on behalf of millions of Illinois users who claim the social network’s automated tagging feature powered by facial recognition technology violates their biometric privacy rights.  

January 31, 2020

Facebook hits back at Soros claim of 'special relationship' between Trump, Zuckerberg

Facebook on Friday renounced allegations by liberal billionaire George Soros that a "special relationship" exists between the social network and President Donald Trump.

January 27, 2020

Internet watchdog calls on Congress to revoke big tech protections to counter political bias

The Internet Accountability Project, a self-described conservative watchdog, called out Congress for failing to exercise oversight of big tech amid revelations of massive data hoarding, allegations of political bias, and personal privacy abuse. 

January 23, 2020

Amazon patent shows roving robots that could drop off items on sidewalks

Amazon is testing robots that can store packages and make multiple deliveries along their routes, according to a new patent filing.

January 21, 2020

Google CEO backs temporary ban on facial recognition

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai supports a temporary ban on facial recognition technology in the European Union.

January 20, 2020

Facebook apologizes after translating Chinese president's name as 'Mr S--thole'

That's certainly a poor choice of words.

January 16, 2020

Pelosi slams ‘shameful’ Facebook, accuses tech giant of misleading users

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted Facebook on Thursday, calling the tech giant "shameful" for misleading its users.