Amazon shareholders will vote to ban facial recognition techAmazon's board opposes it and wants government regulation instead. By S. Dent, 04.15.2019
Shareholders ask Amazon to halt sales of facial recognition techThey want to assess whether it could violate human rights.By M. Locklear, 01.17.2019
Facebook releases an update on its civil rights auditThe update comes as the NAACP launches a protest against the company.By M. Locklear, 12.18.2018
Facebook reportedly agrees to share an update on its civil rights auditColor of Change says Facebook will release a progress report by year’s end.By M. Locklear, 11.30.2018
Apple, Google and others denounce Trump’s transgender policyMore than 50 global brands signed on to the condemning letter. By A. Tarantola, 11.01.2018
Twitter is considering a transparency report on suspended accountsCEO Jack Dorsey told Congress it's an idea he's interested in.By E. Alvarez, 09.05.2018
Amazon is selling facial recognition tech to law enforcementCivil rights groups are demanding it put a stop to the practice.By J. Fingas, 05.22.2018
Facebook will conduct civil rights audit following bias allegationsIt's also entering an advisory pact to tackle political bias claims.By J. Fingas, 05.02.2018
San Francisco airport can now record all visitors' license platesIt's supposed to be for revenue, but it's a big privacy concern.By J. Fingas, 04.10.2017
Transgender protection rollback sparks opposition from techThe industry is united in opposition to Trump's order, but offers little more than words.By A. Tarantola, 02.23.2017
Tanzania charges man with 'insulting' its leader on WhatsAppHe's one of five people facing possible prison time for challenging the President on social networks.By J. Fingas, 09.26.2016
Facebook's 2015 review video puts the year in perspectiveThese were the 10 most-discussed stories of the year, according to Facebook.By J. Conditt, 12.09.2015
EFF looks at rules controlling NSA surveillance, sees big risks for AmericansBy J. Fingas, 06.22.2013
American student finds GPS tracker stuck to car, FBI shows up to reclaim its 'federal property'By T. Stevens, 10.08.2010