Elon Musk To Facebook: Mmm ... K, Bye
The CEO of SpaceX and Tesla became the latest tech billionaire to join the #DeleteFacebook movement, a groundswell exodus from the social media giant.
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Craigslist Shuts Down Personals Section After Congress Passes Bill On Trafficking
Craigslist says it made the change because of the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, which is meant to crack down on sex trafficking of children. Free speech advocates are critical of FOSTA.
Zuckerberg Breaks Silence, Promises To Protect Facebook Community
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted his first responses, followed by a CNN appearance, after the controversy surrounding reports that Cambridge Analytica exploited users' data without their knowledge,
Will Facebook's Cambridge Analytica Scandal Actually Cause Users To Delete The App?
News about how Cambridge Analytica used Facebook data has sparked the hashtag #DeleteFacebook. But past research has shown users are often apathetic about privacy settings. NPR's Michel Martin talks with University of Virginia media studies professor Siva Vaidhyanathan about whether this is a watershed moment for Facebook users.
White Skin, Black Emojis?
This week on Ask Code Switch: Is it OK for a white teenager to use emojis that don't match her skin color? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Can You Choose A Romantic Partner Just By Their Voice? A Dating App Thinks So
Waving is a Tinder-like app that lets users judge potential partners by their voice. An evolutionary psychologist provides some tips on sounding attractive.
Snapchat's Stock Sinks After Rihanna Denounces Domestic Violence Ad
The ad asked would you rather "slap Rihanna" or "punch Chris Brown." Snapchat pulled the ad, but its stock prices were still down by week's end.
Follow Up: Did The Computerless Computer Teacher Ever Get A Computer?
The story of the middle school teacher without a computer prompted an outpouring of support. But did he get any laptops?
Robots Are Now 'Creating New Robots,' Tech Reporter Says
The evolution of artificial intelligence has exploded over the past five years, leading to computers that can drive and talk. New York Times' Cade Metz explains how machines are learning on their own.
An Ode To Insignificance: Buttons, Touchscreens, And Other Dangerous Technologies
The most successful technologies are so seductive, user-friendly, and so apparently innocuous that we hardly notice them entering our lives, says Jimena Canales. One such technology? The pushbutton.