Grindr Admits It Shared HIV Status Of Users
The dating app now says it will stop sharing the information after acknowledging two companies it hired to analyze usage had access to encrypted forms of the data.
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Facial Recognition In China Is Big Business As Local Governments Boost Surveillance
"The government is pushing the need for this technology from the top, so companies don't have big obstacles in making it happen," says an executive at a major Chinese artificial intelligence company.
Why A French Attorney Is On A Digital Privacy Crusade Against Tech Titans
A Europe-based movement is underway to stop disinformation on the Internet. One Paris man is at the center of the push to make Google clean up its search results.
Technologies To Create Fake Audio And Video Are Quickly Evolving
"Fake news" has become a commonly used term in politics, but often to refute real reporting. Now technology that creates fake audio is advancing to the point that it could undermine true recordings.
Meet The Companies Behind Facial Recognition Technology
In China, face-recognition technology is being used for lots of things, from surveillance to ride-hailing and shopping. NPR's Shanghai correspondent Rob Schmitz tried it out and met with manufacturers.
Facebook Complaints Are A New Kind Of 911 Call In The Platform's Hometown
From hacking to questionable ads to tech support, Menlo Park police dispatchers get calls about Facebook from all around the world.
As Atlanta Seeks To Restore Services, Ransomware Attacks Are On The Rise
The FBI says the practice of locking computer systems in exchange for money has become increasingly common, and that cities, schools and hospitals are especially vulnerable to hackers.
Invisibilia: Do the Patterns in Your Past Predict Your Future?
A massive computer competition works to identify the patterns that can predict where someone will end up in life. But whether this competition has a winner may depend on your viewpoint.
Should Facebook Users Trust CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Apologetic Tone?
David Greene talks to Chris Hughes, who helped found Facebook, about how data mining is used in the worlds of politics and technology. Zuckerberg has apologized for not doing more to shield user data.
Is It Time To Tap The Brakes On Self-Driving Cars?
A fatal accident involving an autonomous vehicle has raised new concerns about their safety and could put a stop to a rapidly developing field of the tech industry.