Senate bill would break up Google’s ad business
The Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Act has won bipartisan support.
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New York State AG investigates Discord, Twitch roles in Buffalo mass shooting
4chan and 8chan are also facing scrutiny.
Democratic lawmakers want FTC to investigate controversial identity firm ID.me
They believe the company may have mislead the public about its facial recognition technology.
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Homeland Security 'pauses' disinformation board three weeks after creating it
The group's leader was the target of harassment and threats.
Proposed Ohio legislation would criminalize AirTag stalking
Many states don't have laws specifically aimed at remote trackers.
DOJ warns AI hiring and productivity tools can violate anti-discrimination law
Companies may unfairly exclude people with disabilities.
Ocasio-Cortez, Warren blast Amazon for 'wholly inadequate' warehouse safety
The politicians say Amazon's response to safety concerns fell short.
Today's Wordle answer was originally 'fetus,' and the NYT insists it was a coincidence
The outlet says it tried to change the answer for as many players as possible.
US Treasury issues first-ever sanctions against a cryptocurrency mixer
North Korea allegedly uses Blender to launder stolen crypto.
UK regulator will have the power to impose steep fines on Big Tech
The unit will also make it easier to switch between digital platforms.
Flavored e-cigarettes are exempt from the FDA's proposed menthol ban
The ban might influence e-cig policy, however.
Biden administration cracks down on 3D-printed 'ghost guns'
The new rule makes dealers serialize 3D-printed firearms.
Canada considers law requiring Facebook, Google to pay news publishers
The country would take its cue from Australia.
State Department’s new bureau makes cybersecurity a part of foreign policy
The Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy will focus on national security and other issues.
The UK will issue an official NFT (sigh)
The country also plans legislation to embrace stablecoins.
House committee launches investigation into Amazon labor practices
Politicians are concerned about worker safety following a deadly warehouse collapse.
FCC says Russia’s Kaspersky Lab is a national security threat
It's the first cybersecurity firm to end up on the commission's threat list.
Apple reportedly hasn’t complied with a Dutch order to open app payment options
The company could face more hefty fines.
Uber secures 30-month London taxi license
The extension ends a long-running spat with city regulators.
US and EU aim to revive transatlantic data flows in new privacy deal
President Biden said the preliminary agreement will 'enhance the Privacy Shield framework.'
