Internet and Technology
Trump Is Right to Take on Big Tech
Since social media companies are abusing their special privileges of legal immunity, it is time to address their free rein.
Zoom's New, Stronger Encryption Will Protect Paying Clients Not Free Users
The video-conferencing app plans to roll out additional protection to paying users and other "enterprise accounts."
We Need Wisdom to Quench the False Choices Consuming Our Nation
Amidst the present turmoil, we ought to seek wisdom from timeless sources.
America Has the Press and Social Media We Deserve
President Trump's new executive order on Big Tech companies ought to serve as a wakeup call.
The Cyber Vulnerabilities of a Work-At-Home Government
Coronavirus has highlighted how the federal government still has a lot of work to do, when it comes to cybersecurity.
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The Social Media Bigotry Pandemic Boils Over to Tik Tok
TikTok is the latest example of a social media company allowing bigotry to flourish on its platform.
It's Time for Congress to End Big Tech's Sweetheart Deal
Coronavirus has underscored how Big Tech imbues our lives—and it isn't all pretty.
Livestreaming Arguments Can Reduce Polarization at the Supreme Court
Livestreamed oral argument can help de-politicize the Court.
More Than 500,000 Zoom Account Credentials Being Sold on Dark Web
Another cybersecurity breach has compromised the teleconferencing application now used by millions of remote businesses and educational institutions amid the pandemic.
Expanding Telehealth in Medicare Could Be Revolutionary
The goal: Every single American should have access to a doctor 24/7, from any location on the planet.
A Robot Just Debated Humans on the Benefits and Risks of AI
IBM's Project Debater took part in a debate for and against artificial intelligence alongside to two humans. The case in favor of AI achieved a narrow victory.
Will Uber Ever Make a Profit? Maybe—If It Charges a Monthly Fee
Before you write off this idea to save the tech company, ask yourself: How much would I pay for this app?
To Boost STEM Learning, Let Kids Be Kids—Not Test-Takers
The teaching of science, technology, engineering and math is critical for America to compete globally. And in order to educate the inventors, entrepreneurs and leaders of tomorrow, we must transform STEM education today.
It's Time to Build the Internet of Trusted Things
We need to be able to trust our connected devices—right down to our toasters—to make our lives easier, not more stressful.
Our Privacy Nightmare and What Can Be Done About It
The Internet of Things (IoT) is not just a security problem. It's also a privacy nightmare.
8 Ways to Protect Your Home From Hackers
Nothing is 100 percent secure. That's especially true for homes chock full of devices chirping away day and night on the internet.
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Amazon to be Investigated over Capital One Hack
The Senator of Massachusetts and her colleague Ron Wyden claimed Amazon knew its servers were "vulnerable" to the attack that affected Capital One earlier this year prior to the hack.
Big Tech Is Undermining Democracy. This Ukrainian American Has Had Enough
The justified backlash against tech giants here in Silicon Valley is a visceral reaction to the ongoing attacks on America's institutions and values. We must step up to protect our elections, privacy and free speech.
Americans Have Little Faith in Congress, Tech Leaders
A substantial majority of Americans do not trust elected officials, nor do they believe that those in elected office often face consequences.
How Facebook Changed Social Connections and the Political Landscape Forever
Historian and author Margaret O'Hara examines how Facebook not only facilitated opportunities for greater human connection, but also transformed the political landscape.
Trump's Social Media Summit Shows Regulation Is Coming to Silicon Valley
By holding this summit, President Donald Trump has legitimized citizen journalists and given a voice to groups experiencing censorship at the hands of the Big Tech companies that control the new media platforms.
U.S. Must Follow San Francisco's Lead or Risk Becoming a Surveillance State
We banned the government from using facial recognition technology in San Francisco. Recent revelations that the FBI and ICE are pillaging state driver's license records show Congress must do the same.
FaceApp Challenge: Everything You Need to Know About the App People Are Using to Age Themselves
FaceApp is a free mobile application available in the App and Google Play stores. Using artificial intelligence, the app creates realistic transformations of faces using various filters and features.
I Blew the Whistle on Pinterest Censorship
Mainstream conservative views are considered misinformation by Big Tech.
Dating App Ranks Users' Attractiveness to Find Equally Hot Match
If you start with a low score, it can change over time.
Can You Sell Driverless Cars to Loyal Car Customers?
Forget cars: Ford is now in the "mobility" business. In an exclusive Newsweek interview, company CEO Jim Hackett says autonomous vehicles are the biggest revolution since the Model T.
How Driverless Cars Could End Traffic Jams, Road Rage
Autonomous cars will remake your world - mostly for the good, and sooner than you think.
How Blockchain Tech Could Help You Take Back Your Data
The 'next internet' isn't just for crypto-anarchists anymore. Thanks to a 24-year-old math savant, mainstream businesses like IBM are partying like it's 1993. Next up? You.
Top Twitch Streamer Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Multiple women told Newsweek the streamer has a history of sexually inappropriate behavior.