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Twitter apologises for ‘racist’ image-cropping algorithm — The Guardian

Twitter has apologized for a “racist” image cropping algorithm, after users discovered the feature was automatically focusing on white faces, writes Alex Hern. Here is...

Twitter advertising revenue plummets despite record growth in daily users — Ad Age

Twitter says it’s exploring additional revenue streams, including a possible subscription offering, according to an article in Ad Age. Here is the link: https://adage.com/article/news/twitter-advertising-revenue-plummets-despite-record-growth-daily-users/2269686

Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems — BBC

Twitter says hackers manipulated staff and used their credentials to access internal systems in a cyber-attack of celebrity accounts, according to a BBC report. Here...

Twitter introduces ‘voice tweets’ because sometimes 280 characters aren’t enough — TNW

Twitter is making it easier to have your voice heard–literally–with the addition of voice tweets, writes Napier Lopez. Here is the link: https://thenextweb.com/twitter/2020/06/17/twitter-introduces-voice-tweets-because-sometimes-280-characters-arent-enough/

Republican mega-donor buys stake in Twitter and seeks to oust Jack Dorsey – The Guardian

A major Republican donor has purchased a stake in Twitter and is reportedly seeking to oust its chief executive Jack Dorsey, writes Martin Pengelly. Here...