Comcast, AT&T spent tens of millions to stop a bill reinstating net neutrality
A new study shows just how much ISPs pushed back against the Save the Internet Act.
On Jul 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
A Black teenager was kicked out of a skating rink after a false facial recognition match
The girl told a local news outlet she had never been to the skating rink.
On Jul 15, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
FCC and ISPs’ ‘match’ process messed up a massive broadband credit for low-income citizens—leaving thousands furious
Nearly every major provider—and dozens of smaller ones—had complaints filed against them to the FCC.
Activists call out Ace Hardware, Apple stores for using facial recognition on customers
They are calling on major retail companies to stop using facial recognition technology.
On Jul 14, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: Biden must fill the FCC before restoring net neutrality
Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.
On Jul 13, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
This crowdsourced campaign wants to know the truth about everyone’s actual internet speeds
‘For too long, the true cost and quality of internet service has been hidden and obscured.’
Government says its own definition of high-speed broadband is too low
The report is the latest in a number of attempts to raise the definition of minimum broadband speeds.
On Jul 9, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Biden order urges FTC to crack down on big tech data practices
The executive order urges the FTC to tackle a number of tech issues.
Biden’s new executive order urges FCC to restore net neutrality
The FCC restoring net neutrality will require Biden to fill out the agency.
Democrats introduce bill to ban facial recognition in public housing
The bill was previously introduced in 2019.
On Jul 8, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Most videos people regretted watching on YouTube came from its recommendation algorithm
Mozilla said 71 percent of ‘regret reports’ came from recommended videos.
On Jul 7, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: Cops get free electric lassos for handing over body camera footage
On Jul 6, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Majority of Americans don’t think you should be able to sue social media companies for what users post, report finds
The question is at the heart of the Section 230 discussion.
On Jul 2, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
Ohio Republicans attempt to kill municipal broadband ends after public outcry
The attempt was harshly criticized.
On Jul 1, 2021 by Colleen Cronin
Judge halts Florida’s social media law
The judge agreed the law likely violated the First Amendment.
On Jul 1, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Loading…
