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Microsoft divests from Israeli facial-recognition startup

Microsoft says it is pulling its investments from a controversial facial-recognition startup that scans faces at Israeli military checkpoints By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer March 27, 2020, 9:43 PM 2 min read Microsoft said Friday it is pulling its investments from a facial-recognition startup that scans faces at Israeli military checkpoints, even though the

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As Life Moves Online, an Older Generation Faces a Digital Divide

To bridge that digital gap, families are finding new apps and gadgets that are easy for older relatives to use. Companies and community members are setting up phone calls and, in areas where lockdowns are not yet in place, in-person workshops to help those uncomfortable with tech walk through the basics. Officials are also calling

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GoFundMe Confronts Coronavirus Demand – The New York Times

“Virality is important,” said Matt Klein, the director of strategy at Sparks & Honey, a trends and insights consultancy. “Fund-raisers are simultaneously tasked with becoming emotional storytellers, self-promoters and social media marketing gurus to ensure their campaign gains traction.” Monia Trezza, 45, who owns three Italian restaurants and wine bars in Brooklyn with her husband,

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Internet firm restricts virus-themed website registrations

An internet firm that registers website domain names says it will combat coronavirus-related fraud by ending automated registration of website names that include words or phrases related to the COVID-19 pandemic By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer March 26, 2020, 10:25 PM 4 min read BOSTON — An internet firm is ending the automated registration

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Space Force launches its 1st mission with virus precautions

The newly established U.S. Space Force has launched its first national security satellite By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer March 26, 2020, 9:44 PM 2 min read CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The newly established U.S. Space Force launched its first national security satellite Thursday with a leaner staff because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Nothing stops

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