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Facebook sued by former content moderator who says the job gave her PTSD

Sep26
by on September 26, 2018 at 8:58 am
Posted In: Around the Web


Facebook is being taken to court by a California woman who previously worked for the company as a content moderator, as she claims the work caused her to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reports Motherboard. In her role as a contractor for Facebook through a company called Pro Unlimited, Selena Scola was tasked with identifying and removing content from the social platform that violated its Community Standards. That includes hate speech, images of graphic violence, self harm, bullying, and nudity and sexual content. According to Scola’s lawyers, she developed PTSD as a result of “constant and unmitigated exposure to highly…

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Without invading our privacy, does Google even have a business?

Sep26
by on September 26, 2018 at 8:30 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Contributors, Google, Opinion


Google is on a seemingly-ceaseless crusade to turn every one of its users into an open book that it can exploit for valuable information, and much of the public seems unaware. What’s worse, many of those who do know about Google’s illicit tracking services and shady operations oftentimes don’t seem to care. As a matter of fact, Google’s intrusive policies are becoming a defining facet of modern life and warrant intense discussion if we’re ever to progress meaningfully as a society. One question stands out above them all: without invading our privacy, does Google even have a business? The foundations…

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Emotion-detecting technology is everywhere, but it’s out of date

Sep26
by on September 26, 2018 at 7:23 am
Posted In: Around the Web, syndication


The world is being flooded with technology designed to monitor our emotions. Amazon’s Alexa is one of many virtual assistants that detect tone and timbre of voice in order to better understand commands. CCTV cameras can track faces through public space, and supposedly detect criminals before they commit crimes. Autonomous cars will one day be able to spot when drivers get road rage, and take control of the wheel. But there’s a problem, while the technology is cutting-edge, it’s using an outdated scientific concept stating that all humans, everywhere, experience six basic emotions, and that we each express those emotions in the same way.…

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Vivaldi’s massive update brings tab management and a refreshed UI to its privacy-focused browser

Sep26
by on September 26, 2018 at 7:04 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider


Vivaldi browser – a brainchild of Opera’s co-founder Jon von Tetzchner – has launched its first major upgrade since its initial release in 2016. The company claims that Vivaldi 2.0 has more than 1,500 improvements over the first version. These include encrypted data sync, extensive tab management, and a customizable user interface. Here are some of the best features: Customizable interface: The company has refreshed the browser’s interface to give it a new look. It now allows you to use a vertical tab bar, and optionally move the address bar to the bottom. Additionally, you can use adaptive themes that change color according to…

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