Shannon Bond
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Former Facebook Employees Blast Zuckerberg's 'Do-Nothing' Stance On Trump
Some of the social network's earliest hires say CEO Mark Zuckerberg's inaction on the president's most inflammatory posts is a 'betrayal' of the company's ideals.
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Facebook Employees Revolt Over Zuckerberg's Hands-Off Approach To Trump
Employees are publicly criticizing CEO Mark Zuckerberg and organizing a virtual walkout amid a growing internal backlash over the company's tolerance of the president's posts.
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Facebook Expects Half Its Employees To Work Remotely Forever
CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he expects 50% of the social network's workforce to be working remotely within the next decade.
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Facebook Launches Virtual Shopping Mall, Saying It Will Help Small Businesses
The social network is positioning its new commerce feature as a way to help small businesses that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
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'We Can't Take Your Call': Uber Drivers, Other Gig Workers Struggle For Unemployment
Gig workers are now eligible for unemployment benefits, but states have been slow to update their systems to accept claims. That's left many workers waiting weeks for help.
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Uber Cuts 3,000 More Jobs As Pandemic Squeezes Ride-Hailing
The company is slimming down to focus on rides and food delivery while cutting $1 billion in costs this year.
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Apple, Google Coronavirus Tech Won't Track Your Location. That Worries Some States.
Apple and Google are developing smartphone technology to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. But public health authorities in some states are chafing against the tech giants' rules.
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Your Boss May Soon Track You At Work For Coronavirus Safety
Companies around the country are figuring out how to safely reopen office during the pandemic. The new normal might involve smartphone apps and badges to track employees.
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Uber Cuts Thousands of Jobs, Citing Coronavirus Pandemic
The ride-hailing company is cutting 3,700 jobs. It's the latest U.S. tech company to turn to layoffs to deal with fallout from the coronavirus crisis.
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What Happened Today: Former Top Vaccine Scientist Files Whistleblower Complaint
Some essential workers, such as ride-share drivers and personal shoppers, are a part of the gig economy. NPR's tech correspondent takes listener questions on the benefits available for such workers.