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How Twitter has been shaken by a whistleblower"s allegations

In the days since it was first reported that former Twitter head of security Peiter "Mudge" Zatko had filed an explosive whistleblower disclosure, the company has had to confront renewed scrutiny from lawmakers, a dip in its stock price and added unc.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnAug 27th, 2022

X ignores revenge porn takedown requests unless DMCA is used, study says

Researchers call for a dedicated law requiring platforms to remove revenge porn. X (formerly Twitter) claims that non-consensual nudity is not tolerated on its platform. But a rec.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

VIP Automotive Group, Stellantis dealership face sexual harassment allegations in EEOC lawsuit

Male employees at the Hempstead, N.Y., dealership allegedly harassed female colleagues, creating a hostile work environment, according to the lawsuit......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Elon Musk’s X loses battle over federal request for Trump’s DMs

Prosecutors now have a "blueprint" to seize privileged communications, X warned. Last year, special counsel Jack Smith asked X (formerly Twitter) to hand over Donald Trump's direc.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

X fails to avoid Australia child safety fine by arguing Twitter doesn’t exist

Elon Musk merging Twitter into X didn't absolve X from child safety fine. Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) remains on the hook for an approximately $400,000 fine after failing to.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 5th, 2024

X fined over $400,000 for refusing to address child abuse concerns

Elon Musk's X is at odds with the Australian government over its policies regarding child abuse. X, formerly Twitter, owes the Australian government some money.Bloomberg reported on Thursday that Elon Musk's microblogging site has to pay the eq.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

EEOC sues Stellantis dealership over sex discrimination allegations

Benson Enterprises' Ingram Park Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Jeep in San Antonio, allegedly subjected two female employees to unfair treatment and fired one in retaliation......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Exxon Mobil says advanced recycling is the answer to plastic waste: But is it really?

When California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed suit against Exxon Mobil and accused the oil giant of misleading the public about the effectiveness of plastic recycling, many of the allegations surrounded the company's marketing of a process called.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

Penn State to pay $703K to resolve allegations it paid some women less than male colleagues

Penn State to pay $703K to resolve allegations it paid some women less than male colleagues.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

A Data Scientist Resigned From Twitter and Blasted Elon Musk Directly to His Face

A Data Scientist Resigned From Twitter and Blasted Elon Musk Directly to His Face.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

How crypto bros wrested Flappy Bird from its creator

Decadelong trademark fight culminates in new game hinting at "Web3 innovation." Enlarge / Imagine owning one of those funky birds as an NFT! (credit: Flappy Bird Twitter/X) Fans of ultra-viral mobile gaming hit Flappy Bi.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

Asbury denies FTC allegations, outlines internal processes in new filing

Asbury Automotive Group Inc. described internal policies on payment quotes and auditing deals for compliance in its formal answer denying the Federal Trade Commission's allegations against the national dealership group......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Few anti-immigration users dominate most UK-based Twitter anti-immigration content with rapid spread, high polarization

A study of more than 200,000 tweets from 2019 and 2020 finds that anti-immigration content spreads faster than pro-immigration tweets, and that a few users disproportionally generated most of the UK-based anti-immigration content. Andrea Nasuto and F.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Ex-VW CEO Martin Winterkorn"s fraud trial starts years after emissions scandal

Former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn is defending himself against several criminal allegations relating to the automaker's diesel-cheating scandal......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

How Twitter—now X—helps with understanding Canadian values and attitudes toward asylum seekers

The treatment of asylum seekers is an important issue for many countries as they grapple with polarized public views on the issue. Some policymakers focus on the need for border security to keep asylum-seekers out and "protect" their nations, while o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Rhode Island dealerships settle deceptive sales claims for $1 million

Six Rhode Island dealerships have settled with the state attorney general over allegations of deceptive sales practices......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Coulter Motor Co. settles vehicle pricing add-ons case with FTC, Arizona for $2.6 million

The owner of dealerships Coulter Cadillac Tempe and Coulter Buick GMC Tempe and a former general manager of the stores have agreed to pay a combined $2.6 million to settle allegations of bait-and-switch advertising, price discrimination and improper.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Ex-Twitter staffer wins $600K over Musk’s click-yes-or-resign ultimatum

Elon Musk’s 24-hour email ultimatum unfairly dismissed Twitter staff, court says. Enlarge (credit: Craig T Fruchtman / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Elon Musk had no business sending Twitter employees an em.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Social media: Disinformation expert offers three safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers

Social networks have revolutionized the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok to keep in touch with our friends and family, share our experiences, keep in.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 11th, 2024

X (formerly Twitter) now lets you properly sort replies on iPhone

After allowing people to buy their way to the top of the replies section by purchasing an X Premium subscription, the social media platform has now launched a new menu to allow users to sort through replies with more traditional options. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 10th, 2024

Citigroup whistleblower denied share of $400 million penalty

Citigroup whistleblower denied share of $400 million penalty.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024