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The world needs a better way to regulate Big Tech’s unchecked power
As more of our actions and interactions are mediated through technology, those who write the rules of tech are increasingly writing the rules of society
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The U.S. government’s USB-C demands are too little, too late
Democratic senators are urging the U.S. to follow EU's footsteps and make USB-C the standard charger for all electronic devices.
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Match now lets you swipe left or right to show love for your political causes
Singles can choose from political views that align with their beliefs
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Google restricts targeting of political ads ahead of 2020 election
With scrutiny of major online platforms increasing ahead of the 2020 presidential election, Google has announced significant changes to the way it handles political advertising across its sites.
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Huawei alleged to be secretly helping to build North Korea’s wireless network
A Washington Post story reports that Huawei has been secretly working with a Chinese state-owned company to build North Korea's wireless network. This could land the company in more hot water with the U.S.
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This algorithm identifies the key ingredients to winning a debate
A team of researchers at Northeastern University have taken on the task of predicting debate “winners” by deconstructing their arguments, hoping to encourage more meaningful conversations.The post This algorithm identifies the key ingredients to winning a debate appeared first on Digital Trends.
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UK orders Cambridge Analytica to provide data on US voter
Cambridge Analytica isn't completely out of the woods just because it's technically shutting down. The UK's Information Commissioner's Office
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US elevates the role of Cyber Command
After months of talk and planning, US Cyber Command is now just as important as the rest of the Pentagon's
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Senator wants Facebook to stop tracking users after they log out
Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) isn't pleased with Facebook and he wants the FTC to do as much as it can
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Google will verify the identity of those buying US political ads
Following similar moves from Facebook and Twitter, Google has now announced how it will be handling political ads going forward.
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Senator urges Uber to stop forced arbitration in sexual assault cases
A CNN investigation recently revealed that Uber has had at least 103 different sexual assault cases filed against its drivers
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EPA faces lawsuit from 17 states over reversing car emissions rules
The EPA under Scott Pruitt may have dreams of undoing Obama-era car efficiency targets, but it's not going to go
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Watch Facebook’s F8 opening keynote at 1PM ET
After a few turbulent weeks for Facebook, it's now time for the company to host its annual F8 developers conference
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UK warns Zuckerberg will face summons if he doesn’t testify
The UK has reiterated its request for Mark Zuckerberg to testify before its Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Parliamentary Committee
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DNC launches a marketplace for digital election tools
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) wants to reposition the Democrats as politics' most pioneering party. Today, it announces I Will
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Senate Democrats plan to force vote on net neutrality May 9th
Democrats in Congress have been against the FCC's repeal of net neutrality rules from the beginning. They've had the signatures