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Google Sold AI Technology to Israeli Defense Forces After Gaza Conflict
Following the October 2023 Hamas attack, Google sold advanced AI technology to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel’s defense ministry, documents show. Internal communications reveal Google prioritized these sales, citing competition with Amazon, despite employee protests over Project Nimbus, a cloud collaboration with Israel criticized for aiding military operations. Google claims the project avoids classified or weapon-related uses, but Israeli officials have hinted at its combat applications. As of November 2024, the IDF continues using Google’s AI tools. Read More – Washington Examiner Rating
Philip Rucker Leaves Washington Post; Rachel Van Dongen Promoted
Pulitzer-winning journalist Philip Rucker is leaving The Washington Post after 20 years to join CNN as senior vice president of editorial strategy, focusing on coverage of the second Trump administration. Meanwhile, Rachel Van Dongen, instrumental in the Post’s 2024 election coverage, has been promoted to senior editor for national news and strategy, overseeing daily operations and audience initiatives. These changes come amid internal unrest, with employees recently urging owner Jeff Bezos to address the publication’s challenges. Read More – MediaPost Rating
Meta Denies Claims of Automatic Follows for Trump Accounts
Following President Trump’s second inauguration, Facebook and Instagram users reported being auto-subscribed to accounts for Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and others, with some, including Demi Lovato, unable to unfollow. Meta denies the claims, attributing confusion to technical transitions during the White House handover but admits delays in processing follow/unfollow requests. The controversy comes amid changes to content moderation policies and hashtag visibility issues for politically sensitive terms. Read More – MediaPost Rating
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