Major failings in the New York Times’ diversity report
“We must change our culture”, the New York Times says and plans “sweeping” reforms after the diversity report’s findings. The New York Times’ diversity report published last week paints a
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Why women’s empowerment is essential to economic recovery
The economic crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound detrimental effect for most people around the world. Yet, it has impacted men and women differently and disproportionately,
Pinterest launches new showcase of female-owned businesses
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To celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8th), Pinterest has launched a new Pinterest Shop collection featuring 25+ women-founded small businesses and hundreds of products all made, designed or imagined by
Diversity and Inclusion Company Index: Facebook
The awareness of diversity and inclusion in business has grown over the last few years. More and more companies, even from the tech industry, try to keep their commitments to
Twitter to fight misleading vaccine information
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Twitter will label tweets with potentially misleading information about COVID-19 vaccines, and introduce a strike system that can lead to permanent account suspension, the company announced joining for instance Facebook
TikTok and European safety
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TikTok has appointed a nine-member Safety Advisory Council for Europe that will overview content moderation policies and privacy. The group will include specialists on mental health and anti-bullying. The company
AI to shorten waiting time in mammography
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New clinical research aims to explore if artificial intelligence (AI) can shorten what can often be a nervous waiting time to get results from mammography and improve the patient experience.
Instagram and the booming audio
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Instagram is aiming at the booming interest in audio services like audio-conversation app Clubhouse. Instagram announced it is exploring audio features that will be available in the coming months. The
Zoom and post-pandemic forecast
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Zoom expects sales to be up more than 40% in 2021 and reach more than USD 3.7 billion. The company in its forecast says it does not expect growth to
Netflix leads on women directors, lags with Latin and Asian roles
Diversity study shows that Netflix makes headway in diversifying the film industry, though gaps remain. Netflix outpaced the industry in hiring women and women of color to direct its films