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An (Im)perfect Way Forward On Infrastructure Moderation?

3 years 1 month ago
Within every conversation about technology lies the moral question: is a technology good or bad? Or, is it neutral? In other words, are our values part of the technologies we create or is technology valueless until someone decides what to do? This is the kind of dilemma Cloudflare, the Internet infrastructure company, found itself in […]
Mike Masnick

Crime!

3 years 1 month ago
I mentioned a few days ago that national crime statistics are hopelessly useless right now, so we don't really know how much crime has gone up or down across the country. However, we do have crime stats for several big cities, and the one that's getting the most attention right now is New York. So ...continue reading "Crime!"
Kevin Drum

Job seekers are prioritizing benefits: How small employers can compete

3 years 1 month ago
“Benefits Start Day One.” For the last several months, that is a statement some hiring employers have advertised across Missouri. Traditionally, a company waits at least 30 days after a new employee starts to provide health insurance. But the traditional approach may no longer be sufficient. In this competitive job market, all employers are looking for that edge to attract and retain the best talent. Small businesses feel this pressure even more. The last two years have been a wake-up call…
Stephanie Vojicic