Zuckerberg’s Former Mentor Weighs In On Cambridge Analytica Statement
After days of silence over the Cambridge Analytica breach, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg released a statement. Zuckerberg’s former mentor Roger McNamee shares his reaction with NPR’s Ailsa Chang.
Research Misconduct Allegations Shadow New CDC Director
Critics say the Trump administration failed to properly vet Dr. Robert Redfield. Sen. Patty Murray says a past research controversy suggests a “pattern of ethically and morally questionable behavior.”
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Responds To Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has broken his silence addressing the controversy over how a voter targeting firm harvested the personal data of some 50 million users. He acknowledged the company made mistakes.
More Details Emerge About Austin Bomber
Details are beginning to emerge about the Austin bombing suspect. Reporter Courtney Collins from member station KERA speaks with Jeremiah Jensen, one of Mark Anthony Conditt’s hometown friends.
Zuckerberg Breaks Silence, Promises To Protect Facebook Community
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted his first response to the controversy surrounding allegations that Cambridge Analytica exploited users’ data without their knowledge.
Texas Authorities Continuing To Gather Information About Austin Bomber
Authorities in Texas are piecing together what they know about the man they say built a series of bombs. The 23-year-old killed himself Wednesday as authorities moved in to capture him.
Will Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica Scandal Actually Cause Users To Delete The App?
News about how Cambridge Analytica used Facebook data has sparked the hashtag #DeleteFacebook. But past research has shown users are often apathetic about privacy settings. NPR’s Michel Martin talks with University of Virginia media studies professor S…
Senate Intelligence Committee Recommends More Security For Midterms, Not How To Fund It
The Senate intelligence committee met Wednesday to review its recommendations about improving election security ahead of the 2018 midterms. Senators recommend more funding and IT support, but there is no consensus about how much or how to pay for it.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Responds To Cambridge Analytica Scandal
There are signs of division within Facebook about how to respond to what’s possibly the most significant crisis in the company’s history. Mark Zuckerberg released a statement Wednesday, the first since the scandal over Cambridge Analytica erupted.
As Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Take Effect, WH Considers Trade Sanctions On China
It’s a big week for trade policy as new steel and aluminum tariffs take effect and the White House mulls tariffs on a wide range of exports from China.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal Weighs In On How Congress Could Regulate Facebook
Congressional staffers are slated to meet with Facebook officials this week. NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks to Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and a member of the Commerce and Judiciary committees, about what action Congress could take to regulate how Faceb…
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