Yahoo’s Magic Trick: Making Millions Disappear – A Lesson for Tech Titans in Accountability

In a plot twist worthy of a sitcom, Yahoo’s “heroic” Human Rights Fund is now being accused of financial peekaboo. Turns out, their philanthropy might be more “abracadabra” than “altruistic”. This “Yahoo Human Rights Fund Controversy” is a stark reminder: the internet doesn’t forget, and neither should tech companies planning for their next PR stunt.

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Who would have thought that Yahoo, the once upon a time email giant, would find itself in a soup over its Human Rights Fund (YHRF), accused of playing peekaboo with funds meant for Chinese dissidents? While it initially received applause for its move, the current lawsuit against Yahoo makes it seem more like a bad magic trick – the money disappeared, and nobody knows where to. The saga serves as a reminder for all tech companies that the internet never forgets. So, when you set out to play the hero, make sure it's not just for the photo-op.

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