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Marketplace Tech for Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Aug 2, 2016

Marketplace Tech for Tuesday, August 2, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about the merger between SolarCity and Tesla; big tech companies that have been experimenting with posting videos aimed at deterring would-be terrorists; and the possibility that Facebook might owe the IRS $5 billion in back taxes. 

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Tech companies combating terrorist propaganda through video

Aug 2, 2016
But the method comes with risks, says one professor.
A still from an anti-extremism video made by the nonprofit Average Mohamed.
Average Mohamed

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the merger between SolarCity and Tesla; big tech companies that have been experimenting with posting videos aimed at deterring would-be terrorists; and the possibility that Facebook might owe the IRS $5 billion in back taxes. 

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