Social media networks now face a fine of over $50 million in Germany if reported hate speech is not taken down within 24 hours, or seven days in complicated cases. Phillip Tracy, Tech Writer at The Daily Dot, joins Cheddar to discuss the new laws.
The Network Enforcement Act went into effect in October, but social media networks were given a grace period until January 1st. Facebook has reportedly already hired a team of people in Germany to deal with content deemed as hate speech. The law was met with much criticism over freedom of speech when first presented.
Tracy believes there will be a learning curve when it comes to what is considered hate speech. He doesn't think it's practical right now because of the sheer volume of content on social media platforms.
As Google Empathy Lab founder Danielle Krettek explained, in order to create technology that appropriately serves humanity, designers must first understand who it is they are creating for. Enter author, psychologist, and psychedelic enthusiast Dr. Richard Alpert. Known best by his moniker, Ram Dass.
Snapchat's parent company Snap is having its comeback moment, with shares up more than 200 percent year-to-date. But, as it attempts to grow its advertising revenue to achieve profitability, it has faced pushback from some of the third-party media companies it relies on to create content.
Fact or Fiction: Due to limited time and resources, small and medium-sized business owners have to wear many hats, often without much assistance. Brian Fanzo, founder of iSocialFanz, joins Cheddar to share what owners should do themselves and what they should leave to the pros.
The U.S. semiconductor and telecom giant revealed it's acquiring the remaining portion of RF360, its joint venture with Japanese electronics giant TDK corporation, expecting the deal to aid in the development of efficient 5G devices.
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo have invested in Greenlight, the teen-focused digital banking company that provides parent-managed debit cards for kids, the startup said Monday.
The fintech startup has bought the naming rights to the future home the LA teams, which it will dub SoFi Stadium.
The détente emerged Wednesday after China approved tariff exemptions for a number of U.S. imports and President Trump announced that the U.S. will postpone its forthcoming tariff hikes.
According to the Small Business Administration, there are 30.2 million small businesses in the U.S. Stephanie M. Casey, CEO of Lovage, Inc., shares tips to help your website catch and keep the attention of your customers.
Assembly Bill 5, which the state Senate approved on Tuesday, would require employers to treat independent contractors — like Lyft and Uber drivers — as regular employees.
At the Apple Special Event from the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, the hardware giant revealed big updates to its iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, but also delivered news on services like Apple+ and Apple Arcade.
