Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 06/27 - The Mystery That Is Superhuman
Jun 27, 2019
Twitter introduces new warning notifications for harmful tweets from public figures, while Zuckerberg discusses the challenges of misinformation and deepfakes in social media. Amazon launches a new Counter package service, merging e-commerce with retail, even as Florida cities grapple with hefty ransomware payments. Vicious vulnerabilities in the U.S. emergency alert system raise concerns about public safety. Lastly, the elite email service Superhuman is dissected, showcasing its exclusive features and high-profile status in Silicon Valley.
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Twitter's New Notification System
- Twitter will now warn users about rule-breaking tweets from public figures, but won't remove them.
- This aims to preserve the public record while limiting the spread of harmful content.
Zuckerberg on Deepfakes
- Mark Zuckerberg suggests deepfakes may be a distinct category of misinformation, requiring different handling than regular false statements.
- Facebook is working on a policy to address the spread of deepfakes on its platform.
Deepfake Controversy and Breakup Concerns
- Following controversy over a deepfake video of Nancy Pelosi, Facebook also allowed a deepfake of Zuckerberg to remain up.
- Zuckerberg claims breaking up Facebook would hinder the company's ability to address problems.