Tech newsletter: Future of facial recognition
Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.
On Sep 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Democrats urge FTC to use ‘every tool’ to combat consumer data privacy ‘crisis’
‘The commission should take advantage of every tool in its toolkit to protect consumers’ privacy.’
Acting FCC Chair isn’t happy Congress cut monthly broadband benefit for low-income families
The Senate has proposed extending the broadband benefit program, but lowering the monthly subsidy.
On Sep 17, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
UN calls for immediate halt to use of facial recognition
The UN noted that the technology posts ‘a serious risk to human rights.’
On Sep 16, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
New York is the second-best state in providing broadband—it still leaves a million without it
The report looks into the digital divide in the state.
On Sep 15, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
California defends ‘gold standard’ neutrality law in face of industry appeal
The law continues to dragged through a years-long legal battle.
On Sep 14, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: 60K say Apple should abandon iPhone scans
New map says 60 million Americans aren’t connected to the internet
The estimate is much higher than the government’s or other independent research.
On Sep 9, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Nearly 60,000 people call on Apple to stop plan to scan iPhones
‘There is no safe way to do what they are proposing.’
On Sep 8, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
‘Anonymous’ hackers have a message for Texas abortion ‘snitch’ sites: We’re coming for you
Operation Jane is mobilizing the hactivist and pro-choice community.
On Sep 8, 2021 by Claire Goforth
FCC wants to know if landlords are aiding broadband monopolies
The FCC has opened an investigation.
Tech newsletter: Can Americans still afford internet?
On Sep 7, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Amid pushback, Apple delays controversial plan to scan iPhones
Concerns were raised about the plan almost immediately.
On Sep 3, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
‘America has a monopoly problem’: Groups urge House to pass big tech antitrust bills package
The bills would be a ‘major step forward in restoring competitive markets,’ the groups wrote.
FTC orders SpyFone to notify users who secretly had it installed on their phones
The company and its chief executive are banned from the surveillance business.
On Sep 2, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
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