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Google worked with Facebook to undermine Apple’s attempts to offer its users greater privacy protections
Google worked with Facebook to undermine Apple’s attempts to offer its users great privacy protections, 12 state attorneys general alleged in an update to an antitrust lawsuit against the search engine.
Twitter study finds ML algos favour politicians, right leaning content
In a blog post earlier this week, the company announced that this research showed that its machine learning algorithms amplify political content disproportionately.
Groww valued at $3 billion in $251 million funding
Groww, which has now raised over $390 million to date, was valued at $250 million in September last year and $1 billion in April this year.
Microsoft acquires Clear Software to improve connectivity with SAP, Oracle
Tech giant Microsoft has acquired Clear Software, a provider of integration and business-process products with an emphasis on SAP and Oracle connectivity.
Ola Electric launches its first Hypercharger ahead of test rides
Ola Electric has announced the launch of its first Hypercharger for charging its electric S1 scooter ahead of the beginning of test rides on November 10
Elon Musk Takes a Dig at Tim Cook Over Apple’s premium cleaning cloth
Apple had recently launched a ‘polishing cloth’ priced at Rs 1,900 in India.
Tesla pulled its latest ‘Full Self Driving’ beta after testers complained
While several drivers have already shared videos and impressions of their experience with the release – whether or not that aligns with what Tesla wants participants to share on social media – testers say that the rollback update removes the FSD beta capabilities from their cars entirely.
Zoho to foray into R&D in manufacturing sector
Information Technology major Zoho will invest ₹50-100 crore and form a new company, that will focus on research and development in the manufacturing sector.
PhonePe set to sue BharatPe afresh over ‘Pe’ suffix use
PhonePe has withdrawn its injunction against BharatPe for the alleged misuse of the ‘Pe’ suffix, and is now expected to file a fresh legal suit, two people aware of the discussions said on the condition of anonymity.
Facebook services are used to spread religious hatred in India, internal documents show
The documents are part of an extensive array of internal Facebook communications reviewed by the Journal that offer an unparalleled look at how its rules favor elites, its algorithms breed discord, and its services are used to incite violence and target vulnerable people.
Stripe backs India’s Clear in $75 million funding
The 10-year-old Indian startup, formerly known as ClearTax, said it has raised $75 million in its Series C funding.