Tech
Jeff Bezos, The World’s Richest Man, Pledges $10 Billion To Fight Climate Change
“I’m committing $10 billion to start and will begin issuing grants this summer. Earth is the one thing we all have in common — let’s protect it, together.”
Ryan Mac
TikTok Is Filled With Pro-Eating Disorder Content, Despite Its Own Rules
TikTok's "For You" page serves up clips from literally anybody — and users say they are being exposed to videos that glorify eating disorders.
Cameron Wilson
A Nigerian Man Is Actually Behind That Pro-Pete Buttigieg Twitter Account
The man who runs the account confirmed to BuzzFeed News that he is its genuine owner and a supporter of the South Bend mayor’s candidacy.
Jane Lytvynenko
Instagram Influencer Marketing Is Already A Nightmare. Political Ads Will Make It A Shitshow.
It’s already impossible for users to tell what’s #sponsored or not on Instagram.
Katie Notopoulos
Mike Bloomberg’s Sponcon Memelords Won’t Be Subject To Facebook’s Political Ad Regulations
The announcement comes two days after dozens of meme accounts promoted Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg’s campaign.
Ryan Broderick
This New Filter Is Supposed To Block Unsolicited Dick Pics. We Tried It Out.
We tested a new filter that promises to keep unsolicited dick pics out of your Twitter DMs. (This post is NSFW.)
Cameron Wilson
After Months Of Scandal And Scrutiny On Its Founder, Andy Rubin’s Essential Is Shutting Down
The company's shutdown leaves 114 people, including Andy Rubin, out of jobs.
Ryan Mac
YouTube Has Been Cracking Down On Coronavirus Hoaxes, But They Are Still Going Viral
The video platform is doing better than many other social networking sites but still faces an uphill battle.
Ryan Broderick
Seven Websites Hosting Content From The Christchurch Massacre Are Banned In Australia
Websites banned by Australia's internet censor include a right wing Canadian blog, three online news publications and two forums where violent videos are regularly shared.
Cameron Wilson
The ACLU Slammed A Facial Recognition Company That Scrapes Photos From Instagram And Facebook
”The report is absurd on many levels and further demonstrates that Clearview simply does not understand the harms of its technology in law enforcement hands.”
Caroline Haskins
As Chinese Internet Users Try To Track The Coronavirus, Their Government Is Tracking Them
“Don’t panic.”
Ryan Broderick
Twitter Got A Big Tax Break To Stay In San Francisco. Now Jack Dorsey Says Its Future Is No Longer In The City.
As Twitter's home city nears a vote limiting new office space construction, the company may be forced to locate its workforce elsewhere.
Alex Kantrowitz
Online Stores Promoting Koala Gifts On Facebook Said They Would Donate To Bushfire Charities. It’s Unclear If They Did.
Online stores popped up during Australia’s bushfire crisis, and ran hundreds of Facebook ads promoting koala-themed gifts. But their claims of charitable giving are difficult to prove.
Cameron Wilson
A Russian Propagandist Ran An Ad In The Washington Post — And Then Ran Victory Laps In Russian Media
When Alexander Malkevich wanted to free two Russians being held in Libya, he turned to an unlikely place — the American media.
Dean Sterling Jones
These Fake Local News Sites Have Confused People For Years. We Found Out Who Created Them.
As they stole stories from real newspapers, these sites baffled scientists, activists, and journalists. Until now.
Craig Silverman
Juul Employees Say “Morale Is At An All-Time Low” After Its Worst Year Ever
The billion-dollar e-cigarette startup is fighting for its life. Employees are calling out the chaos and considering jumping ship, according to internal documents and audio obtained by BuzzFeed News.
Stephanie M. Lee
Clearview AI Wants To Sell Its Facial Recognition Software To Authoritarian Regimes Around The World
Facebook confirmed to BuzzFeed News that it has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Clearview AI, asking the company to stop using information from Facebook and Instagram.
Caroline Haskins
Romney’s Vote To Remove Trump From Office Sparked Rumors About The “White Horse Prophecy"
“White Horse Prophecy, resurrected! (btw, there is no such thing as the white horse prophecy)”
Ryan Broderick
OB-GYNs Are Using Reddit To Help People Who Desperately Need Advice
Facing public budget cuts and restrictive anti-abortion legislation, some medical providers are using Reddit to connect with people who can't find answers anywhere else.
Kristen Bahler
Twitter Just Released Its Plan To Deal With Deep Fakes
The company will remove media that people have altered in order to cause harm.
Alex Kantrowitz
As Trump Expands His Travel Ban, Amazon, Apple And Google Are Silent
In January 2017, when the Trump administration first unveiled a travel ban targeting seven majority Muslim countries, the tech industry took up arms. This time around there's mainly been silence.
Ryan Mac
Cards Against Humanity Bought Clickhole
The card game company purchased the comedy website from G/O Media in an all-cash deal, transforming ClickHole into a majority employee-owned company.
Katie Notopoulos
A Site Tied To Steve Bannon Is Writing Fake News About The Coronavirus
Founded by an exiled billionaire and critic of the Chinese government, G News claimed without proof that China was prepared to admit the disease originated in its labs.
Jane Lytvynenko
A Pro-Trump Blog Doxed A Chinese Scientist It Falsely Accused Of Creating The Coronavirus As A Bioweapon
Zero Hedge's Twitter account was permanently suspended Friday, following the publication of the scientist's name.
Ryan Broderick
Facebook Said It Will Remove Posts About Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories And Fake Cures
Facebook will work with global and local health organisations to combat misinformation about the coronavirus emergency.
Cameron Wilson
I Went To Elon Musk's "Pedo Guy" Trial, But I Wasn't Ready To Become A Part Of It
Tesla’s billionaire CEO fought a lawsuit over his own bad behavior and won. For the reality-bending entrepreneur, there was no other possible outcome.
Ryan Mac
Facebook Won’t Remove This Woman’s Butthole As A Business Page
“This unofficial Page was created because people on Facebook have shown interest in this place or business. It's not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone associated with Samantha Rae Anna Jespersen's Butthole.”
Katie Notopoulos
China Is Using Fears Of Online Misinformation About The Coronavirus To Arrest People
The Chinese government is fighting two viral outbreaks: one that has killed 132 people so far and another that has caused mass confusion online for millions more.
Ryan Broderick
Facebook Accepted Thousands Of Dollars To Promote An Ad Its Own Fact Checkers Had Debunked
Exclusive: Facebook says it's working to remove false information, but at the same time, it's accepting money from people spreading it.
Cameron Wilson
Clearview AI Once Told Cops To “Run Wild” With Its Facial Recognition Tool. It's Now Facing Legal Challenges.
One of Clearview AI's investors defended the company, “We do not have to be hidden to be free.”
Ryan Mac
