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With the FCC finally fully staffed, advocates say the agency ‘can’t afford to waste a single second’ 

'We’ve waited more than two-and-a-half years to get here.'

On Sep 15, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

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More than 20 million people have signed up for the FCC’s broadband discount program

There is still a large gap between those who have access to affordable high-speed internet and those who do not.

On Aug 20, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

Tile App; woman being stalked; Tile tracker on Keychain

Alleged stalker pulled data on ex-girlfriend 16,000 times, new lawsuit against Tile claims, saying tracker lacked safety features for almost a decade

The class-action suit aims to include all women who were stalked by exes using Tile.

On Aug 18, 2023 by Marlon Ettinger

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Nigeria’s crypto coin was the future of government digital currency—a year later, it’s failed

The heralded crypto revolution hit a wall in Nigeria.

On Jun 28, 2023 by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid

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The FCC wants you tell them how much you hate data caps 

The FCC is urging the public to fill out a 'Data Caps Experience Form.'

On Jun 25, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

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Elon Musk says ‘cisgender’ is considered a slur on Twitter now

'I guess that means I get to say them with absolute impunity.'

On Jun 21, 2023 by David Covucci

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‘Reddit is killing third-party applications (and itself)’: Reddit crashes as thousands of subreddits go dark in price change protest

The protest is massive.

On Jun 12, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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After blocking a progressive reformer, big telecom seems thrilled Biden’s new FCC pick is a safe choice

It isn't bold, but it will probably succeed.

On May 23, 2023 by Karl Bode

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In pushing to protect kids online, fears grow Congress will bail on comprehensive tech reform

Can Congress do two big things at once?

On May 18, 2023 by Ben Brody

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Supreme Court decides not to tear down Section 230

Section 230 isn't going anywhere for now.

On May 18, 2023 by David Covucci

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These states have the ‘worst’ broadband 

Additionally, the report found that availability of low-priced broadband plans 'remains low' across the U.S.

On May 14, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

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Biden pushes new AI initiatives for responsible use

The announcement comes in advance of a meeting with top AI companies.

On May 4, 2023 by David Covucci

FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan.

FTC chair warns AI can ‘turbocharge’ fraud and discrimination

'We won’t hesitate to use the full scope of our legal authorities to protect Americans from these threats.'

On Apr 30, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

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Italy is leading the fight against AI—and could prompt EU-wide action

But people aren't happy about its ChatGPT ban.

On Apr 24, 2023 by Simone Fontana, Anna Toniolo

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WhatsApp, Signal threaten to end service in U.K. if Online Safety Bill passes

The companies urged the UK government to 'urgently rethink' its legislation.

On Apr 18, 2023 by Jacob Seitz