[ad_1] The campaign will have “more to say” in the weeks ahead about what it did with technology. It isn’t unheard of for American candidates to rely on software for election runs, but developing open source tools is relatively rare. It may become more common, mind you. The Warren team noted that Spoke alone saved […]
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Court finds algorithm bias studies don’t violate US anti-hacking law
[ad_1] Bates observed that many sites’ terms of service (which are frequently buried, cryptic or both) didn’t provide a good-enough notice to make people criminally liable, and that it’s problematic for private sites to define criminal liability. The judge also found that the government was using an overly broad interpretation when it’s supposed to use […]
UK internet providers will lift data caps during COVID-19 pandemic
[ad_1] Telecoms will have to provide “alternative methods of communication” if the outbreak prevents repairs to landlines. They’ll likewise have to ensure customers are “treated fairly” if they have a hard time paying their bills. ISPs have already made some accommodations of their own, but this should ensure a consistent level of service across these […]
NY court rules Postmates couriers are entitled to unemployment benefits
[ad_1] In the original decision, New York’s Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board said Luis Vega, a former courier with Postmates, was entitled to employment insurance benefits after the company fired him. In its subsequent decision, the Court of Appeals argued Postmates effectively “dominates the significant aspects” of a courier’s day-to-day by controlling where, when and to […]
The surveillance profiteers of COVID-19 are here
[ad_1] These normally privacy-forward sources are saying this in response to the pandemic, obviously. But it’s also because companies that track, target, identify and surveil individuals are pitching their technologies to ID and trace the infected — in shady backroom discussions with the White House. The pandemic has us all in vulnerable positions, and some […]
HBO’s ‘Kill Chain’ doc highlights the flaws in US election machines
[ad_1] While the matter is of grave concern across the country, Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America’s Elections delves into problems with some specific machines and issues in certain states. For instance, back in 2005, security researcher Harri Hursti (a key figure in the film) demonstrated a memory card exploit that could alter votes […]
US Space Force will send its first satellite into space today
[ad_1] The launch is an important milestone for Space Force — the sixth branch of the military formed as a Trump administration directive. Until now, the agency has mostly just laid out plans, asked for funding, released a Star Trek-esque logo and inspired a Netflix comedy series starring Steve Carell. The AEHF-6 satellite will provide […]
Filling out the Census online is quick, easy and important
[ad_1] The basics The census is constitutionally mandated — your participation is required by law whether or not you’re a citizen. It’s conducted by the US Census Bureau and asks questions about your household and demographics. The results of the count will have a major impact on jurisdiction and resource allocation in the country. This […]
Uber wants government to include drivers in coronavirus stimulus package
[ad_1] “My goal in writing to you is not to ask for a bailout for Uber, but rather for support for independent workers and, once we move past the immediate crisis, the opportunity to legally provide them with a real safety net going forward,” Khosrowshahi said in the letter. Ride-hailing drivers have been particularly hard […]
MoviePass owner sells Moviefone for a fraction of its original worth
[ad_1] The service has a long and tortured history. It started as an automated phone offering in 1989, and quickly grew in popularity as an option for finding showtimes in an era when newspapers and landlines ruled. Its role in a famous Seinfeld bit spoke volumes about its influence on popular culture. However, the growing […]