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17 million households have signed up for the FCC’s affordable broadband program

The agency said it has made 'a series of enhancements' to help people sign up for the program.

On Apr 12, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

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Inside the behind-the-scenes push civil rights groups are making on Capitol Hill to pass data privacy laws

They're keeping the ADPPA alive.

On Apr 4, 2023 by Ben Brody

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After breathlessly hyping TikTok ban, Republicans turn on RESTRICT Act

Sen. Lindsey Graham is the latest Republican to say he doesn't support the bill.

On Mar 30, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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The FCC is trying to boost awareness about its affordable broadband program

In addition, the FCC said it will make the online application process easier. 

On Mar 19, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

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TikTokers don’t blame Biden, Congress, or China for a potential ban—they’re mad at Mark Zuckerberg

Users on the app speculated that Meta's lobbying efforts contributed to a proposed TikTok ban.

On Mar 16, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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Marvel wants Reddit to unmask whoever leaked ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ script

Marvel is taking Reddit to court.

On Mar 14, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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The RESTRICT Act isn’t about banning TikTok—it’s designed to force a sale

The U.S. doesn't want to ban TikTok, it wants to own it.

On Mar 10, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

person speaking with caption 'Watch out for this scam!' 'it looked exactly like my sister was calling' (l) person speaking with caption 'Watch out for this scam!' 'So I answered it and it was a mans voice on the other end screaming at me' (c) person speaking with caption 'Watch out for this scam!' 'it's so hard for me to describe to you how real this all sounded like' (r)

‘It felt so real’: Woman warns scam kidnappers are now spoofing real family members’ numbers to convince victims

The scam call spoofed her sister's contact information.

On Mar 9, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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Surveilled and exploited by intrusive technology, workers across India are rising up together

The fight is spreading across the subcontinent.

On Mar 9, 2023 by Sabah Gurmat

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National parents group calls TikTok’s effort to protect kids a ‘PR stunt’

ParentsTogether believes social media platforms won't change their ways unless they're forced to.

On Mar 8, 2023 by Claire Goforth

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‘Blind eye to horrific harm’: Sen. Blumenthal comes down hard on tech companies’ use of Section 230

'Section 230 actually was designed to promote a safer internet. Plainly it's doing the opposite right now.'

On Mar 8, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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EXCLUSIVE: How 3 Democrats’ last-minute dealings killed Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination for good

Sohn's officially withdrew her nomination yesterday.

On Mar 8, 2023 by Karl Bode

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Gigi Sohn withdraws FCC nomination, calls attacks ‘absurd caricature of blatant lies’

The longtime broadband advocate said she faced 'unrelenting, dishonest, and cruel attacks' during her nomination process.

On Mar 7, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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German officials highlight major concerns with EU plan to scan phones for child sexual abuse material

The German Parliament held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the EU's proposed plan to combat child sexual abuse material.

On Mar 2, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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GOP’s new TikTok bill faces strong resistance from leading tech advocacy groups

Tech advocacy groups staunchly opposed a bill that passed out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee yesterday.

On Mar 2, 2023 by Jacob Seitz