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The algorithm behind the Facebook data scandal sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. It digs through the smallest, most random posts – those “likes” people click on while …

Just over a week ago, Donald Trump stood in front of reporters and called them liars. “The press, honestly, is out of control,” he said. “The public doesn’t believe you …

WASHINGTON – Experts told NBC News that Cambridge Analytica’s claim to use “psychographic” data-targeting voters based on their beliefs, personalities, and attitudes-is neither new nor clearly effective. The firm, hired …

The first time I saw Christopher Wylie, he hadn’t dyed his hair pink yet. That came later. Along with his goal to turn back the clock. To somehow put the …

The data company linked to Donald Trump’s campaign and the Brexit leave side scooped up millions of Facebook profiles belonging to US voters in one of the biggest hacks ever …

A 54-megawatt data centre expansion planned for Cambridge, Ontario just got a $550 million boost in construction funding from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) along with Deutsch Bank …

Smartphone apps that log menstrual cycles turn out to be a treasure trove for marketers, gathering details about everything from workouts and diets to medication, sexual habits, hormone levels, and …