New heroes of spaceflight: Not the astronauts but the software nerds

In a previous generation, the stars of the Space Age were the astronauts, men of military training and “Right Stuff” bearing who would be expected to tackle whatever problem arose in space and find a solution. Today, it’s the software engineers and computer scientists.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/06/11/space-heroes-software-engineer/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple settles lawsuit after iPhone techs posted woman’s explicit photos on Facebook, report says

Apple paid a sizeable settlement after iPhone repair techs posted explicit photos of a young Oregon woman, according to legal documents uncovered by the Telegraph. https://wapo.st/3gaF1ss

How the right-wing titans of Silicon Valley turned against Trump

Republican tech elites like Peter Thiel were once enticed by the prospect that Trump would usher in a new, ultra-capitalist era of Republican politics. Now they’re adrift. https://wapo.st/3sEBxHM

Facebook and Trump are at a turning point in their long, tortured relationship

Facebook’s decision to outsource the future of Trump’s account to an independent Oversight Board stems from a tortured relationship with the former president. It could also set a precedent on how social media companies handle politicians and on how they will balance free speech and harm. https://wapo.st/2RohxpQ

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