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The White House has called on major tech companies like Apple, Facebook, and Google to collaborate in combating COVID-19 misinformation. These companies are also taking independent actions to prevent the spread of the virus, such as cracking down on price gouging and canceling in-person events. Twitter has mandated remote work for all employees and is ensuring continued pay for hourly workers. Similarly, Google and Amazon have advised employees in affected areas to work from home. The video also mentions that free headlines from Newsy are available for streaming.

Which companies did the White House meet with to discuss combating coronavirus misinformation?

• Intel, AMD, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Cisco, and Oracle

• Apple, Facebook, Google, Twitter, Microsoft, IBM, and Amazon

• Netflix, Spotify, Uber, Airbnb, Tesla, and SpaceX

• Samsung, Huawei, Sony, LG, Panasonic, and Toshiba

What action has Twitter taken in response to the coronavirus outbreak?

• Hired additional staff

• Mandated remote work for all employees

• Laid off employees

• Increased office hours

How is Twitter supporting its hourly workers and contractors during the pandemic?

• Giving them stock options

• Continuing to pay them even if they can't work from home

• Offering additional vacation days

• Providing free meals

What similar step has Google taken in response to the coronavirus?

• Opened new offices

• Encouraged employees to work remotely

• Increased office hours

• Laid off employees

What is Amazon's directive to its employees in affected U.S. states?

• Relocate to another state

• Take unpaid leave

• Work remotely

• Continue working from the office