[ad_1] The hearing will also include experts from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Alliance to Counter Crime Online, Boston University and UC Berkeley. There’s no guarantee this will lead to legislation. However, it’s entirely possible that existing laws will face a challenge from both sides of the aisle. Democrats like Beto O’Rourke have argued that internet […]
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Marco Rubio calls for TikTok review over censorship claims
[ad_1] TikTok allegedly asked its moderators to pull mentions of topics like the Tiananmen Square massacre, Tibet’s calls for independence and other content that challenges the Chinese government’s version of events. The service said it had retired the guidelines in May and that it had been using a “blunt approach” to minimizing drama on TikTok […]
EU grills Facebook over Libra’s financial and privacy risks
[ad_1] The questioning is part of a larger EU effort to determine if and how Libra should be regulated, provided it’s even allowed to operate in the region. There are significant hurdles to that happening. The European Central Bank’s Benoît Coeuré has warned that the standards for approval “will be very high,” and the French […]
Tim Cook disputes Trump immigration policy in Supreme Court filing
[ad_1] The company also noted that it employed 443 Dreamers (DACA recipients) who “embody Apple’s innovation strategy” by being some of the company’s “most driven and selfless” staff. Moreover, it observed that immigration was central to Apple’s story — the late Steve Jobs was the son of a Syrian immigrant. The company has filed amicus […]
Venezuela reportedly wants its central bank to hold bitcoin
[ad_1] The bank is likewise considering proposals to count cryptocurrencies toward international reserves that have plummeted in recent years. It’s not certain where Petroleos got the bitcoin and ethereum, let alone how much it has. There’s also no guarantee that companies would accept such a move when crypto’s relative anonymity and the potential for money […]
Central banks to question Facebook over Libra cryptocurrency
[ad_1] In response, Libra reiterated its earlier stance that it “welcome[s] this engagement” with politicians and regulators, and that it “deliberately” set out a long launch schedule to discuss issues and modify its plans based on feedback. The conversation might not go the way Facebook and the Libra team hope. Coeuré in particular has warned […]
New York state bans sales of flavored e-cigarettes
[ad_1] The state is simultaneously stepping up enforcement against retailers who sell to underage buyers, including undercover investigations that will have underage volunteers trying to buy e-cigs. He’s also moving forward legislation that aims to ban “deceptive marketing” of e-cigs to teens and kids. The moves come on top of previous crackdowns, including the passing […]
51 companies tell Congress it’s time to tackle data privacy
[ad_1] Accordingly, the companies have published a framework for what they’d like to see. They want “robust” protections for data that foster accountability, a “technology neutral” approach that spurs innovation, worldwide interoperability and, of course, a harmonized rule set. The company list includes some notable omissions, although that doesn’t necessarily reflect a lack of interest. […]
Google acknowledges DOJ scrutiny as part of competition review
[ad_1] This doesn’t mean the DOJ expects to find wrongdoing. The review is largely intended to reexamine tech companies’ dominance in light of evolving market conditions. It comes just days after a reported plan for a multi-state antitrust investigation, though, and it may not be so fortunate on that front. There’s simultaneously little doubt that […]
E-bikes are now allowed in US national parks, for better or worse
[ad_1] E-bikes make it easier to travel far, the NPS said. It could likewise enable park rides for people with limited mobility, particularly on hilly and otherwise challenging terrain. They might also lower emissions and improve air quality by reducing the use of cars and motorcycles. It’s not certain how the service would enforce the […]