James Farrell, Author at SiliconANGLE

Policy

Facebook content moderators are demanding a safer working environment

By James Farrell Nov 18, 2020

More than 200 moderators who work for Facebook Inc. in various countries have signed an online letter published today asking that the company allow them to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter,…

Policy

Facebook and Twitter CEOs defend their companies before Congress

By James Farrell Nov 17, 2020

Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter Inc. CEO Jack Dorsey said Tuesday they’re open to changes being made to a controversial federal internet law as both men faced a number of questions…

Security

Twitter hires renowned hacker as head of security

By James Farrell Nov 16, 2020

Twitter Inc. confirmed today that its new head of security will be the well-known hacker Peiter Zatko, aka “Mudge.” According to Reuters, which first reported the hire, Zatko has been asked to deal with…

Security

Top White House cybersecurity official expects to be forced to resign

By James Farrell Nov 12, 2020

As President Donald Trump purges those he deems disloyal to him, a top cybersecurity official has said that he’s next in line to go. Chris Krebs, the director of Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity…

Policy

Facebook and Google extend political ad ban as Trump refuses to accept defeat

By James Farrell Nov 11, 2020

Facebook Inc. announced today that its ban on political ads will stand, a move the company said will prevent the spread of misinformation. Facebook said in a blog post that since U.S. election results are taking…

Emerging Tech

Walmart partners with Cruise in a pilot for self-driving car delivery service

By James Farrell Nov 10, 2020

Walmart Inc. and General Motors Co. subsidiary Cruise LLC have agreed to partner on a self-driving delivery service in Scottsdale, Arizona, it was announced today. In April, Walmart launched its “Express Delivery” service, which…

Policy

EU introduces stricter rules on selling surveillance technology

By James Farrell Nov 9, 2020

The European Union said today that it has introduced tighter rules regarding the sale of surveillance technology such as facial recognition and spyware. New regulations mean companies will have to secure licenses from governments to sell…

Policy

Facebook and Twitter scramble to combat election misinformation

By James Farrell Nov 5, 2020

Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. have had their hands full over the last 48 hours trying to combat the spread of misinformation about the U.S. election. Today, Facebook removed a group called “Stop the Steal”…

Policy

Voters in Portland, Maine say no to facial recognition technology for police

By James Farrell Nov 4, 2020

Voters in Portland, Maine, have voted for a ban on facial surveillance software being used by authorities, the Bangor Daily News reported Tuesday. “An Act to Ban Facial Surveillance by Public Officials in Portland will…

Policy

How social media companies will deal with the election night and beyond

By James Farrell Nov 2, 2020

With election night looming, social media platforms say they’ve stepped up efforts to ensure their platforms are not exploited by bad actors. Since there are so many mail-in votes this time around, it’s even…

James Farrell

Facebook content moderators are demanding a safer working environment

Facebook and Twitter CEOs defend their companies before Congress

Twitter hires renowned hacker as head of security

Top White House cybersecurity official expects to be forced to resign

Facebook and Google extend political ad ban as Trump refuses to accept defeat

Walmart partners with Cruise in a pilot for self-driving car delivery service

EU introduces stricter rules on selling surveillance technology

Facebook and Twitter scramble to combat election misinformation

Voters in Portland, Maine say no to facial recognition technology for police

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