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Netflix Cancels Contest Over Privacy Concerns

March 12, 2010
By By STEVE LOHR
Netflix Cancels Contest Over Privacy Concerns

The movie rental company canceled a competition to improve film recommendations after learning that customers could be identified from data it released.


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Steve Jobs and the Economics of Elitism

January 30, 2010
By By STEVE LOHR
Steve Jobs and the Economics of Elitism

In the universe of Steve Jobs, personal vision trumps the wisdom of the crowd. He’s ready when he thinks we’re ready.


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