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The US Should Pay Attention to Foreign Cambridge Analytica Probes
Opinion: The UK and Canada are uncovering the unsettling reach of Cambridge Analytica. So why aren’t Americans interested? Source: Wired Business
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The US Again Has World’s Most Powerful Supercomputer
A new computer at Oak Ridge National Lab can perform 200 quadrillion calculations per second, ending China’s reign. Source: Wired Business
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Facebook Is Killing Trending Topics
The social network announced it was getting rid of the feature, which was the source of numerous scandals. Source: Wired Business
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187 Things the Blockchain Is Supposed to Fix
Businesses and entrepreneurs are racing to deploy blockchain technology against all manner of problems, and perceived opportunities. Source: Wired Business
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Congress' Latest Move to Extend Copyright Protection Is Misguided
Opinion: Law professor and copyright expert Lawrence Lessig argues that Congress is once again selling the public domain to the special interests. Source: Wired Business
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Congress, Privacy Groups Question Amazon's Echo Dot for Kids
The groups are concerned that Amazon’s new services aimed at children promote dependence on technology and may jeopardize kids’ privacy. Source: Wired Business
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How Artificial Intelligence Can—and Can't—Fix Facebook
Facebook is counting on artificial intelligence to remedy problems including violent imagery, hate speech, and fake news. It’s making progress, but big hurdles remain. Source: Wired Business
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The Startup That Will Vet You for Your Next Job
More companies like Uber and Instacart are using Checkr, which promises streamlined background checks through automation and integration with hiring apps. Source: Wired Business
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Facebook’s 2017 Privacy Audit Didn’t Catch Cambridge Analytica
Audit by PwC came two years after Facebook learned that a university researcher gave personal data on millions of Facebook users to Cambridge Analytica. Source: Wired Business
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What Hearings? Advertisers Still Love Facebook
All that noise in Washington won’t mean much for Facebook’s bottom line. Source: Wired Business
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