Facebook’s new Rosetta AI system helps detect hate speech – CNET

It should come in handy as the social network faces increased scrutiny over content moderation.

Alphabet says its Loon balloons could beam internet to more people than before – CNET

In a new test, Loon, spun out of Google’s parent company, says it sent a signal…

Google’s hard times in Washington aren’t over – CNET

The search giant’s CEO skipped out on testifying before Congress this week, but Google may not…

Google is a no-show at DC tech hearings, stoking anger in Congress – CNET

No Larry Page. No Sundar Pichai. Just an empty chair.

20 years on, Google faces its biggest challenges – CNET

The search giant brought information to the masses. But two decades after its founding, Google isn’t…

At Facebook and Twitter hearings, Congress needs to bring its A-game – CNET

Lawmakers were widely panned for being out of touch when they grilled Mark Zuckerberg in April.…

Trump is turning up the heat on Google – CNET

The search giant is just the latest Silicon Valley company Trump has put in his Twitter…

Facebook tests ‘things in common’ label to try to connect non-friends – CNET

Exclusive: You'll be able to see in comments if you live in the same city as…