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Shuffl helps create new social interactions on Slack to spark joy between coworkers

GeekWire

The two had first met in 2001 when Lee immigrated to Seattle in seventh grade, and stayed on touch over the years. In addition to Amazon, Watt previously held engineering roles at Expedia, as well as Simply Measured, a social analytics firm that was acquired by Chicago-based social media management platform Sprout Social.

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China's Loongson reveals new 3A6000 CPU, claims performance on par with 3-year-old Intel chips

TechSpot

Chief architect Hu Weiwu started development of the Loongson chip technology in 2001, but things have now become much more complicated because of the sanctions imposed by the US government against Chinese companies. Loongson technology is however still making strides - if recent information coming from Chinese social networks are.

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No more checking in: why public facial recognition may take off

Trends in the Living Networks

The facial recognition used at the 2001 Super Bowl was successful enough to apparently nab 19 people with pending arrest warrants, while facial recognition is now commonly used in border security. Tags: Mobile Social networks Technology trends. However there is a very interesting precedent.

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Social networks, intelligence, and homeland security - Trends in the Living Networks

Trends in the Living Networks

Leading network analyst Valdis Krebs published an interesting analysis of the terrorist networks involved in the tragedy of September 11, 2001. However social network analysis has been applied by intelligence agencies and law enforcement for decades. This is a field set for massive growth. Free chapters) Implementing Enterprise 2.0

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Facebook’s name change plan is a reflection of its real priorities

Vox

The CEO told journalist Casey Newton in March that Facebook will be a metaverse company — not a social media company — in the next five years. Zuckerberg sees the metaverse as the next phase of major technological innovation akin to the invention of the internet or mobile phones.

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Tech Moves: Ad Lightning CEO Scott Moore steps down; Amazon Prime Video adds Nike vet

GeekWire

Founded in 2001, the philanthropy provides funding and guidance for creative, novel projects that tackle challenges affecting low-income families. Its work also emphasizes the role of innovation in the social sector. Color of Change President Rashad Robinson. Empire Health Foundation President Zeke Smith.

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The Sony Hack, It’s Still Not War Or Terrorism

CTOvision

It is generally understood to mean unlawful attacks and threats of attack against computers, networks, and the information stored therein when done to intimidate or coerce a government or its people in furtherance of political or social objectives. This is absurd. But it is also dangerous.

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