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1 week ago

EU fines Apple, Meta millions for breaching tech competition rules | TechCrunch

The EU has fined Apple and Meta for breaching the Digital Markets Act, highlighting ongoing regulatory tensions.

fromIrish Independent

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Meta's Nick Clegg to step down as Republican Joel Kaplan takes top global policy job under Mark Zuckerberg

Meta's political shift with the appointment of Joel Kaplan signifies a deeper alignment between the tech giant and Republican interests.

more#meta

Privacy professionals

fromTheregister

1 week ago

US cyber defenses are being dismantled from the inside

The CVE database's near loss highlights serious shortcomings in US cybersecurity efforts under Trump's administration.

NetChoice sues to block Maryland's Kids Code, saying it violates the First Amendment

NetChoice has blocked internet regulations by asserting they infringe on free speech rights.

fromThe Atlantic

2 weeks ago

Privacy technologies

Can We Stop Kids From Watching Porn?

New age-verification laws for porn websites may not effectively restrict minors' access and can unintentionally increase traffic to noncompliant sites.

fromwww.techdirt.com

London startup

Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Once You Slop, You Can't Stop

Weekly podcast covering news on online speech and content moderation.

Focus on recent developments in internet regulation and technology policy.

Miscellaneous

fromThe Verge

NetChoice sues to block Maryland's Kids Code, saying it violates the First Amendment

NetChoice has blocked internet regulations by asserting they infringe on free speech rights.

fromThe Atlantic

2 weeks ago

Privacy technologies

Can We Stop Kids From Watching Porn?

New age-verification laws for porn websites may not effectively restrict minors' access and can unintentionally increase traffic to noncompliant sites.

fromwww.techdirt.com

London startup

Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Once You Slop, You Can't Stop

Weekly podcast covering news on online speech and content moderation.

Focus on recent developments in internet regulation and technology policy.

more#internet-regulation

JD Vance claims freeing AI from regulation is good for American workers and tech innovators | TechCrunch

Vice President Vance emphasizes the potential of AI to augment jobs rather than replace them, advocating for innovation and domestic investment.

fromwww.nytimes.com

9 months ago

Artificial intelligence

A Kamala Harris Presidency Could Mean More of the Same on A.I. Regulation

Vice President Kamala Harris has played a key role in shaping A.I. policies at the White House, advocating for voluntary safety standards, executive orders, and regulations while balancing innovation and public protection.

Tech industry

JD Vance claims freeing AI from regulation is good for American workers and tech innovators | TechCrunch

Vice President Vance emphasizes the potential of AI to augment jobs rather than replace them, advocating for innovation and domestic investment.

fromwww.nytimes.com

9 months ago

Artificial intelligence

A Kamala Harris Presidency Could Mean More of the Same on A.I. Regulation

more#innovation

fromHackernoon

Privacy professionals

The Internet's New Privacy Tax: 'Consent or Pay' | HackerNoon

The 'Consent or Pay' strategy allows users to choose between data collection consent and payment for ad-free experiences.

Europe denies dropping AI liability rules under pressure from Trump | TechCrunch

The EU denies abandoning AI regulation due to U.S. pressure, focusing instead on cutting red tape to enhance competitiveness.

#ai-regulation

fromITPro

Artificial intelligence

The EU just shelved its AI liability directive

The European Commission has abandoned plans for civil liability rules on harmful AI systems, causing criticism from EU lawmakers.

fromTheregister

6 months ago

Artificial intelligence

California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill

Governor Newsom vetoed the AI bill SB 1047 due to its inadequate coverage and failure to address risks from smaller AI models.

fromITPro

The EU just shelved its AI liability directive

The European Commission has abandoned plans for civil liability rules on harmful AI systems, causing criticism from EU lawmakers.

fromTheregister

6 months ago

California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill

Governor Newsom vetoed the AI bill SB 1047 due to its inadequate coverage and failure to address risks from smaller AI models.

more#ai-regulation

#artificial-intelligence

Miscellaneous

fromwww.mediaite.com

Trump Names Musk Associate as White House A.I. & Crypto Czar'

David Sacks appointed as White House A.I. & Crypto Czar, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and cryptocurrency policy for U.S. global leadership.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Google owner drops promise not to use AI for weapons

Alphabet has revised its ethical guidelines on AI, now allowing for use in national security and weapon systems.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits that AI's benefits may not be widely distributed | TechCrunch

Sam Altman emphasizes the need for early intervention in the AI landscape to balance power between capital and labor.

fromThe Verge

Miscellaneous

Trump announces new tech policy picks for his second term

Trump is focusing on tech policy with experienced appointees to enhance innovation and efficiency in governance.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.mediaite.com

Trump Names Musk Associate as White House A.I. & Crypto Czar'

David Sacks appointed as White House A.I. & Crypto Czar, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and cryptocurrency policy for U.S. global leadership.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Google owner drops promise not to use AI for weapons

Alphabet has revised its ethical guidelines on AI, now allowing for use in national security and weapon systems.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits that AI's benefits may not be widely distributed | TechCrunch

Sam Altman emphasizes the need for early intervention in the AI landscape to balance power between capital and labor.

fromThe Verge

more#artificial-intelligence

Miscellaneous

Trump announces new tech policy picks for his second term

Trump is focusing on tech policy with experienced appointees to enhance innovation and efficiency in governance.

Trump to Nominate Gail Slater to Head Justice Department's Antitrust Efforts

Trump's administration will maintain a focus on antitrust actions against major tech companies, led by Gail Slater as assistant attorney general.

Miscellaneous

Coalition 'concerned' over UK appointing ex-Amazon exec as antitrust regulator chair | TechCrunch

Concerns raised over the U.K. government's appointment of a former Amazon executive to lead the CMA and its potential impact on tech regulation.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

Trump to Nominate Gail Slater to Head Justice Department's Antitrust Efforts

Trump's administration will maintain a focus on antitrust actions against major tech companies, led by Gail Slater as assistant attorney general.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Miscellaneous

Coalition 'concerned' over UK appointing ex-Amazon exec as antitrust regulator chair | TechCrunch

Concerns raised over the U.K. government's appointment of a former Amazon executive to lead the CMA and its potential impact on tech regulation.

TikTok Makes Last-Minute Push as Supreme Court Is Poised to Rule on Ban

TikTok is fighting a potential U.S. ban as the Supreme Court prepares to announce a decision on the controversial law.

6 months ago

Privacy professionals

EU to Apple: "Let Users Choose Their Software"; Apple: "Nah"

The Digital Markets Act enhances user rights and interoperability by limiting the control of tech platforms.

Left-wing politics

fromITPro

9 months ago

Where will the next democratic presidential nominee stand on tech policy?

Joe Biden stepping down as Democratic presidential candidate leaves potential nominees to address tech policy platform.