Earlier today, Snap made some waves when it announced that Imran Khan, its chief strategy officer, was stepping down from his role to pursue other opportunities. We have now confirmed with sources close to the matter that he’s leaving the company to start his own investment fund. Khan, who had been an early investor in … Continue reading Imran Khan is leaving his role as strategy head at Snap to start his own investment firm
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Rise of the machines: has technology evolved beyond our control?
Technology is starting to behave in intelligent and unpredictable ways that even its creators don’t understand. As machines increasingly shape global events, how can we regain control? The voice-activated gadget in the corner of your bedroom suddenly laughs maniacally, and sends a recording of your pillow talk to a colleague. The clip of Peppa Pig … Continue reading Rise of the machines: has technology evolved beyond our control?
Early Facebook and Google Employees Form Coalition to Fight What They Built
SAN FRANCISCO — A group of Silicon Valley technologists who were early employees at Facebook and Google, alarmed over the ill effects of social networks and smartphones, are banding together to challenge the companies they helped build. The cohort is creating a union of concerned experts called the Center for Humane Technology. Along with the … Continue reading Early Facebook and Google Employees Form Coalition to Fight What They Built
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