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November 16, 2015 01:31 am GMT

Paris Attacks Highlight Techs Elevated Role In Disaster Relief

Tech Paris EmergenciesAs terror attacks put Franceintoa national state of emergency on Friday, AirBnB, Facebook, Google, Skype, Twitter and Uber launched into disaster responsemode.AirBnB contacted all hosts in Paris asking if they could take in those stranded in the city. Facebook let users alert their friends they were safe. Google offered free calls to Paris via Hangouts, as did Skype, Verizon and Sprint. Read More

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