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TechnologyFriday 10.15.21

In the Works: A Potential Big Blow to Big Tech

A bipartisan group of senators has announced plans to introduce a nondiscrimination bill that could reshape the online marketplace. The American Choice and Innovation Online Act would prevent platforms like Amazon, Apple, and Google from giving preference to their own products and services.

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The mission: defending planet Earth. The method: launching a rocket into an asteroid. In a joint experiment, SpaceX and NASA fired off a Double Asteroid Redirection Test overnight.

NASA & SpaceX Launch Asteroid Deflection Mission

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Facebook was well aware that its “race-blind” practices came at the expense of Black people. Researchers reportedly showed executives an example of the kind of hate speech on the platform last year — and presented a real post featuring an image of "The Squad." But apparently it wasn’t enough to persuade them to change the system.

Facebook Knows Its “Race-Blind” Practices Hurt Black People

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Coming soon to Apple showrooms near you … the iCar? Apple is hitting the accelerator on its electric car project and is refocusing its efforts. The tech giant is now aiming to create a fully autonomous vehicle. The company is internally aiming to launch its self-driving car as early as 2025.

Apple Hits Accelerator on Electric Car Project

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At least 11 state attorneys general have launched an investigation into Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook. The move comes after “The Facebook Papers” revealed internal research that Instagram may cause mental and emotional harm to teenagers, especially girls.

States Launch Investigation Into Meta Over Instagram

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Microsoft’s head of Xbox Phil Spencer said Xbox is “evaluating all aspects” of relationship with Activision Blizzard.

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t’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … allergy meds? Zipline is launching its first commercial drone delivery service in the U.S. in partnership with Walmart — but there's a long way to go before all of our futuristic dreams are satisfied.

Zipline Starts First U.S. Drone Deliveries With Walmart

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Activision Blizzard employees are calling for the CEO’s immediate removal after staging another walkout over the company’s alleged failures to address sexual assault, including rape. As for the video game giant, it’s calling the allegations “misleading.”

Activision Blizzard Employees Stage Second Walkout of Year

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Meta, formerly known as Facebook, just got slapped with a $100 billion lawsuit from the state of Ohio for allegedly misleading the public on the harmful effects that its algorithm can have on children. So if you’re keeping track: new name, same problems.

Ohio Sues Meta (Formerly Known as Facebook)