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Elon Musk’s Twitter Isn’t Ready for the Next Natural Disaster Dec 14, 2022

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Emergency responders rely on the platform to share and collect lifesaving information. Looser moderation puts that in peril.

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A Row Erupts Over Texas’ Bold Bitcoin Battery Plan Dec 13, 2022

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Bitcoin miners say they can help stabilize a shaky power grid and prevent blackouts. Experts say it will make the problem worse.

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Airbnb Is Running Riot in Small-Town America Dec 12, 2022

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The company sent cities scrambling to clamp down on short-term rentals. Now resort towns are feeling the pinch.

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San Francisco Just Reversed Its Killer Robot Plan Dec 09, 2022

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The city’s board of supervisors has rolled back a controversial decision to let robots use lethal force without human intervention. But the fight is far from over.

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The Twitter Files Revealed One Thing: Elon Musk Is Trapped Dec 08, 2022

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Messages show Twitter’s past leaders struggling with a tough moderation call with political overtones. Musk is now on the hook for such decisions himself.

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How Chinese Netizens Swamped China’s Internet Controls Dec 07, 2022

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The government regained control of streets and social networks, but citizens protesting zero-Covid policies proved smartphones can help fuel mass action.

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San Francisco's Killer Robots Threaten the City's Most Vulnerable Dec 05, 2022

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Law enforcement says that in some scenarios a lethal robot is the only way to protect public safety. Experts say the policy will harm communities of color.

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Crypto Contagion Is Spreading, Fast Dec 05, 2022

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The collapse of FTX has set off a chain reaction that threatens to topple one of crypto’s oldest and most well-respected institutions.

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They Wanted a Baby, Then Twitter Fired Them Dec 02, 2022

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From IVF treatments to parental leave, Twitter staff laid off without notice have had their lives upended.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter Risks Big Fines From US Regulators Dec 01, 2022

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The company’s past failings place its security under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission until 2042. Any new mishaps could lead to heavy penalties.

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