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San Francisco proposes 18-month moratorium on new Amazon delivery facilities (updated)
San Francisco has proposed legislation that would impose an 18-month moratorium on delivery facilities from Amazon and others.
UK authorities seize NFTSs over $1.9 million in suspected tax fraud
UK authorities have seized three NFTs as part of an investigation into tax fraud.
IRS says it will back away from facial recognition amid outcry
The IRS has told Senator Ron Wyden it will back away from facial recognition tech following pressure from politicians and other critics.
House Democrats urge IRS to halt facial recognition plans
House Democrats have sent a letter urging the IRS to drop its plans to use facial recognition technology.
EPA objects to US Postal Service plan to buy a new gas-powered delivery fleet
The EPA is urging the US Postal Service to halt a plan to buy tens of thousands of gas-powered mail delivery trucks.
FCC proposes mandatory labels that clearly explain broadband services
The FCC has proposed mandatory broadband labels that would make it easier to shop ISPs based on caps, speeds and more.
White House tells agencies to adopt the 'Zero Trust' security model
Agencies have 60 days to come up with an implementation plan.
US warns global chip shortage will likely last through 2022
The Commerce Department has warned chip shortages could last through most of 2022, with many companies in bad shape.
Federal Reserve study offers no answers on creating a digital dollar
The US Federal Reserve has published its long-in-the-making digital dollar study, but didn't say if it would create that currency.
President Biden signs memo to help improve military cybersecurity
President Biden has signed a memorandum to help improve cybersecurity for military and intelligence agencies.
Apple and Google oppose Senate antitrust efforts, claiming they'd hurt consumer security
With the Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled to discuss the American Innovation and Choice Online Act and the Open App Markets Act this week, Apple and Google are stepping up their opposition to both bills.
Israeli police reportedly used Pegasus spyware to conduct domestic surveillance
Israeli police have employed NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware to extract data from phones belonging to Israeli citizens, according to an investigation by the country’s Calcalist business publication.
The UK Government is reportedly preparing a PR blitz against end-to-end encryption
The UK Home Office is reportedly planning ads to mobilize public opinion against end-to-end encryption using what critics called "scaremongering" tactics.
Apple will let dating apps in the Netherlands offer third-party payments
Apple will let dating apps like Tinder offer alternative payment options in the Netherlands after a regulator ordered it to make the change.
UK watchdog to grill Meta over child safety in VR
A UK data watchdog plans talks with Meta over concerns its VR platform doesn't do enough to protect kids.
AT&T and Verizon reject US call to delay 5G expansions over interference
AT&T and Verizon have dismissed a US request to delay their 5G expansions over interference issues, instead suggesting a compromise.
Malaysia's updated copyright law imprisons streaming pirates for up to 20 years
Malaysia has updated its copyright law to punish streaming pirates, who face up to 20 years in prison.
The US Postal Service secretly tested a blockchain mobile voting system
The US Postal Service has revealed that it tested a blockchain mobile voting system before the 2020 election.
Biden orders federal buildings, vehicles to adopt renewable energy by 2050
President Biden has ordered that all federal buildings and vehicles switch to renewable energy by 2050.
Kenya will start regulating lending apps
Kenya's president has signed a law that will regulate lending apps that are popular in the country.