The computer programmer who pioneered McAfee antivirus software criticized Facebook in an interview that aired on Monday over the social media giant's proposed cryptocurrency project, Libra. John McAfee, a longtime bitcoin supporter, argued during an appearance on Hill.TV that Libra violates the decentralized structure of a digital exchange that allows it to exist outside the control of governments and other authorities. “Libra is the reverse of the original intent of cryptocurrency — rather than freeing people by giving them privacy and anonymity, it follows everything that you do,” McAfee said. “It’s taking Facebook’s vast knowledge base of every individual and increasing it to include every single financial transaction that they do. “I don’t think this is in the interest of the people nor in the society,” he added. Facebook didn't immediately respond to Hill.TV's request for comment. McAfee joined … [Read more...] about Computer pioneer John McAfee rips Facebook’s Libra project
Report: Facebook Gave Tinder Special Access to User Data
According to a recent report, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered moving the company into the online dating world in 2014 but instead chose to give Tinder and similar dating apps special access to Facebook user data. Mashable reports that leaked documents that were released last week as part of an ongoing lawsuit between Facebook and the now-defunct app firm Six4Three show that Facebook gave apps such as Tinder special access to user data. Facebook stopped third-party apps from accessing user data in 2014 and gave apps until May 2015 to comply with the platform’s new policy, but some apps receive a “whitelist” privilege which allowed them to continue to access user data, including Tinder.A leaked email exchange from March of 2015 shows that Tinder was given special permissions in exchange for giving Facebook permission to share rights in Tinder’s trademark “MOMENTS.” The dating apps Bumble, Hinge, and Coffee Meets Bagel, were all … [Read more...] about Report: Facebook Gave Tinder Special Access to User Data
The Latest: Man set on fire during chaotic Hong Kong day
A protester approaches a gas canister deployed in Central district of Hong Kong on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. A protester was shot by police Monday in a dramatic scene caught on video as demonstrators blocked train lines and roads during the morning commute. less A protester approaches a gas canister deployed in Central district of Hong Kong on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. A protester was shot by police Monday in a dramatic scene caught on video as demonstrators blocked train ... more Photo: Vincent Yu, AP Photo: Vincent Yu, AP Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Image 1 of 13 A protester approaches a gas canister deployed in Central district of Hong Kong on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. A protester was shot by police Monday in a dramatic scene caught on video as demonstrators blocked train lines and roads during … [Read more...] about The Latest: Man set on fire during chaotic Hong Kong day
Should you thank your bus driver? AC Transit bus drivers weigh in
AC Transit buses drive on Broadway near City Hall in Oakland, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. Measure C1 on the Alameda County ballot is one of several tax proposals that Bay Area voters will consider to support public transportation. less AC Transit buses drive on Broadway near City Hall in Oakland, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. Measure C1 on the Alameda County ballot is one of several tax proposals that Bay Area voters will consider to ... more Photo: Paul Chinn / The Chronicle Photo: Paul Chinn / The Chronicle Image 1 of / 45 Caption Close Image 1 of 45 AC Transit buses drive on Broadway near City Hall in Oakland, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. Measure C1 on the Alameda County ballot is one of several tax proposals that Bay Area voters will consider to support public … [Read more...] about Should you thank your bus driver? AC Transit bus drivers weigh in
Were the 1950s really San Francisco’s greatest decade?
Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe arrive back in San Francisco in this Jan. 24, 1954 file photo. Click on the slideshow ahead to see why the 1950s was the best decade for San Francisco. Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe arrive back in San Francisco in this Jan. 24, 1954 file photo. Click on the slideshow ahead to see why the 1950s was the best decade for San Francisco. Photo: JOE ROSENTHAL Photo: JOE ROSENTHAL Image 1 of / 48 Caption Close Image 1 of 48 Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe arrive back in San Francisco in this Jan. 24, 1954 file photo. Click on the slideshow ahead to see why the 1950s was the best decade for San Francisco. Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe arrive back in San Francisco in this Jan. 24, 1954 file photo. Click on the slideshow ahead to see why the 1950s … [Read more...] about Were the 1950s really San Francisco’s greatest decade?
