A somewhat 'lacking in theme' selection of news stories this week. First-up a piece from the FT.com on European hostility to Google. Concern is focused on how Google's algorithms manipulate search results, how much personal data they store and how how they store and use the personal data that they have. If any of you are worried about what Google is doing with your personal data you can always use Summon, the library's search engine for all resources instead. :)
On the topic of social media, Facebook is looking to develop a video app and challenge Snapchat. FT.com Business School's section has some interesting articles this week,; firstly on whether Business Schools should teach modules on cities and urbanisation.The article argues that, given how many people now live in cities, MBAs should be studying the specific business opportunities that this brings. This week's interview with a woman in business is also really interesting; talking about networking and the importance of continuing education. On the theme of women in business, this article looks at the failure of the mining industry to recruit senior women executives and is definitely food for thought. Finally, will drone technology mean fewer jobs go overseas? An interesting argument but it doesn't sound like it will help unemployment.
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