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The big idea: what do we really mean by free speech?

Social media bosses are suddenly all for it, but can we take their enthusiasm at face value?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025

Guns for hire in the gig economy

America’s elites are clutching their pearls in the wake of a CEO's killing. One app's solution? More guns

Salon · Feb 24, 2025

Applicants are being asked to take personality tests to land a role—an expert says these star qualities will impress hiring managers ‘99% of the time’

Personality tests are becoming popular as the likes of Amazon, Meta and Microsoft hone in on high-performance talent. An expert on these assessments reveals the few beloved traits that hiring managers are looking for.

Fortune · Feb 23, 2025

Judge pauses sweeping Trump orders rolling back diversity programs, warning of threat of ‘pernicious’ enforcement

Executive orders eliminated diversity programs and spending in federal government and pressured private companies and government contractors to do the same

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025

President Trump Orders Investigation Into Digital Services Taxes

President Trump signs memo to investigate reciprocal response to digital services taxes affecting American Big Tech firms.

Top News · Feb 22, 2025

Why the next big AI advance will not just talk but walk

Humanoid robots that can help at home or work are becoming tech firms' next big investment following breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.

AAP · Feb 21, 2025

At CPAC, conservatives talk terms and conditions on Big Tech - Roll Call

While Elon Musk drew applause at the annual right-wing political convention, attendees remained skeptical of the tech industry writ large.

Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025

Google, Apple, and internet restriction – how Big Tech is making censorship "much worse" according to experts

While Google is somehow resisting some censorship requests, Apple keeps killing VPN apps upon Russia's orders. Here's all you need to know.

TechRadar · Feb 21, 2025

Kelly Stonelake says her lawsuit against Meta alleging sexual discrimination and a culture of silencing women has struck a chord

Kelly Stonelake hopes her case against her former employer will help change the environment for women who still work at Meta.

Fortune · Feb 21, 2025

Meta defends using pirated material, claims it's legal if you don't seed content

A new court filing alleges that Meta "took precautions" to not seed copyrighted data after downloading 82 TB dataset featuring copyrighted material.

Tom’s Hardware · Feb 21, 2025