Four technology policy experts debate whether the EU has declared war on Silicon Valley.
Original source: https://www.wired.com/story/intelligence-squared-europe-regulation-debate
Should Europe Regulate American Tech Companies?
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Zuckerberg to Admit That Facebook Has Trust Issues
The chief executive is expected to testify on Wednesday at a House committee hearing about his company’s cryptocurrency project.
Original source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/22/technology/zuckerberg-libra-facebook-cryptocurrency.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
WeWork, Rejected by Wall Street, Accepts Lifeline From SoftBank
The troubled shared office company scrapped an initial public offering and push out its chief executive last month.
Original source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/22/business/dealbook/wework-softbank.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
NASA’s Biggest Telescope Yet, Facebook’s 2020 Plan, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Original source: https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-james-webb-telescope-facebook-2020-zuckerberg
Facebook Pledges $1 Billion for California Housing
The move, which combines money and land, is the latest effort by technology companies to ease the state’s severe housing shortage.
Original source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/22/technology/facebook-1-billion-california-housing.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Facebook’s Plan for 2020 Is Too Little, Too Late, Critics Say
The social media company says it will more closely monitor foreign outlets, and warn users when posts are considered false—unless they’re from politicians.
Original source: https://www.wired.com/story/facebooks-plan-2020-little-late
Jeff Bezos Announces Blue Origin’s Team Approach to NASA Moon Lander
The start-up launched by the Amazon founder will work with three older space companies in its bid to carry American astronauts back to the lunar surface.
Original source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/22/science/blue-origin-jeff-bezos.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Scientists Are Literally Spinning Up Lab-Grown Meat
Researchers take inspiration from cotton candy to make a gelatin scaffolding, which could help realize the dream of more sustainable steaks and chicken breasts.
Original source: https://www.wired.com/story/gelatin-fibers-lab-grown-meat
Tech Marketing Is Losing Its Cool
When the cracks in the facade begin to show, just keep calm and consider supply and demand.
Original source: https://www.wired.com/story/tech-marketing-losing-its-cool
China Sharpens Hacking to Hound Its Minorities, Far and Wide
New, more sophisticated attacks are targeting Uighurs’ phones — even iPhones and even abroad, security researchers say. They warn that foreigners could be next.
Original source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/22/technology/china-hackers-ethnic-minorities.html?emc=rss&partner=rss