Confronting racism is not about the needs and feelings of white people
Too often whites at discussions on race decide for themselves what will be discussed, what they will hear, what they will learn. And it is their space. All spaces are
Blockchains underlie some of the most talked about tech, like Bitcoin, NFTs, and more. But while they’ve been around for a while, it’s still hard to figure out how exactly they work — we’ve tried to demystify it a bit.
20 Questions for Those Who Deny Systemic Racism We really need some answers here Systemic racism. It’s a concept we’ve been hearing a lot about lately, and while most Black folks believe it to be …
After the Tide: Critical Race Theory in 2021 - Puck
White backlashes against racial progress are as American as genetically-modified apple pie. But critical race theory has unleashed a new torrent of grievances. I can’t solve everyone’s problems, but I think I can suggest a more useful way to frame the debate.
Microsoft president Brad Smith warns 'life will be like Orwell's 1984' by 2
It is going to be difficult for lawmakers to catch up with rapidly advancing AI technology, Brad Smith told BBC Panorama during an episode exploring China's increasing use of AI to monitor its citizens.
How Can I Believe in White Privilege When I’m So Poor?
How Can I Believe in White Privilege When I’m So Poor? Your Other Dad says one kind of privilege doesn’t guarantee another “Dear Other Dad — I grew up on welfare — still am. My parents have …
Microsoft's moral stance on facial recognition is good for everyone (especi
AI-driven facial recognition systems have failed to recognize women and dark-skinned people accurately. Microsoft is doing something about that – for more reasons than one.
Microsoft pledges to extend European-style privacy and data rights worldwid
Microsoft Corp. promised Monday to give users worldwide the same data and privacy rights Europeans will get under new regulations there. That's in contrast to some of its tech rivals, which are hedging on how much privacy protections will change for Americans and other non-Europeans.
Microsoft, Facebook and Symantec are among 34 companies pledging not to hel
More than 30 technology companies have signed the Cybersecurity Tech Accord, making a number of pledges relating to cyberattacks. Microsoft, Facebook, Dell,
No, We Won't Calm Down – Tone Policing Is Just Another Way to Protect Privi
“Calm down so we can discuss this like adults.” Ever said something like this in a conversation on oppression? Tone policing is no way to get justice, and this comic will help you understand exactly why.
U.S. Will Curb ‘Sneak-and-Peek’ Searches Microsoft Sued Over - Bloomberg
The U.S. Justice Department is moving to scale back the use of orders forcing technology companies to turn over customer data without alerting users to the clandestine interception of their information.