Mark Zuckerberg defends Facebook’s encryption plans despite concerns on terrorism and child abuse

Clearly FB is eager to leave behind its scandalous past, especially its relation with Cambridge Analytica, and is eager to portray itself as a more secure platform for consumers. In a significant development, Facebook Inc’s Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg defended his decision to encrypt Facebook’s messaging services despite growing concerns on criminal activity and…

Silicon Valley giants chip in to minimize the availability of extremist content online

The efforts of Facebook, Google and Twitter in removing violent jihadist content from online repositories which had acted as breeding ground, have yielded significant results. In efforts aimed at containing the growing threats of extremism in the UK, Facebook has launched a program in the country through which it will train and fund local organisations…

United Airlines CEO clarifies Trump Administration attempt to ban laptops on flights

Efforts are being made to make the U.S. ban more effective by coordinating with European officials. During an aviation industry meet on Monday, Oscar Munoz, the CEO of United Airlines disclosed that the Trump Administration’s ban on laptops is likely to be related to explosives being disguised as laptops which could be directly detonated onboard…