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X is leaving up antisemitic and Islamophobic hate, new report shows
TechCrunch,
In the midst of escalating conflict in the Middle East, X is failing to moderate hate speech on its platform that promotes antisemitic conspiracies, praises Hitler and dehumanizes Muslims and Palestinians. In new research, the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), a nonprofit that researches online hate and extremism, collected a sample of 200 X […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
A comprehensive list of 2023 tech layoffs
Last year’s techwide reckoning continues. The tech industry has seen more than 240,000 jobs lost in 2023, a total that’s already 50% higher than last year and growing. Earlier this year, mass workforce reductions were driven by the biggest names in tech like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo, Meta and Zoom. Startups across many sectors also […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
TikTok Gets a New Feature to Add Those Earworms to Your Music App
Gizmodo,
TikTok’s cultural dominance just gained another weapon, and it’s an awfully convenient one: a new feature that will easily allow users to add songs they hear on TikTok to a streaming service like Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify. “Add to Music App” is available in the U.S. and the UK starting today, with plans… Read more...
Millions of Old Bitcoin Wallets Have Critical Security Flaws, Experts Say
Bitcoin wallets older than 2016 could have a vulnerability that puts over $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency at risk, according to a report in the Washington Post. Read more...
Armed Services lawmakers bullish on defense bill's chances under Speaker Johnson
Politico Picks,
The bills passed by the House and the Senate are radically different.
Use intellectual property to secure debt and equity-based funding
Keegan Caldwell Contributor Share on X Keegan Caldwell is the global managing partner and founder at Caldwell, a premier law firm specializing in high-growth technology and life sciences companies. Cars, phones, watches. It’s easy to put a value on physical objects when we can see their differences and compare their quality. But what about intangible assets […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
House Intel's plans for controversial surveillance program run into privacy hawk backlash
Politico,
‘Played it safe’: Black Republicans are disappointed by Tim Scott
The South Carolina senator's campaign leaves Black Republicans to wonder about what might have been.