Amazon Must ‘Do a Better Job’ For Its Workers, Says Jeff Bezos
By: Guardian April 15, 2021 Amazon needs to “do a better job” for its employees, Jeff Bezos told shareholders in his final letter as chief executive of the online giant, but he also pushed back against criticism of the company’s work practices. Bezos, who reclaimed his title as the world’s richest person this year, said […]
Scientists Create Early Embryos That Are Part Human, Part Monkey
By: NPR April 15, 2021 For the first time, scientists have created embryos that are a mix of human and monkey cells. The embryos, described Thursday in the journal Cell, were created in part to try to find new ways to produce organs for people who need transplants, said the international team of scientists who […]
Instagram Apologises For Promoting Weight-Loss Content To Users With Eating Disorders
By: The Guardian April 15, 2021 Instagram has apologised for a “mistake” that meant it promoted weight-loss content to users with eating disorders. A new feature on the social network provides users with suggested search terms based on their interests, with default prompts including terms such as “yard work”, “home decor” or “sunsets”. […]
Mark Zuckerberg Is Urged To Scrap Plans For An Instagram For Children
By: The New York TImes April 15, 2021 An international coalition of 35 children’s and consumer groups called on Instagram on Thursday to scrap its plans to develop a version of the popular photo-sharing app for users under age 13. Instagram is pushing for a separate children’s app after years of complaints from legislators […]