New Bill Introduced by California Would Introduce Fiber Broadband for All
The Fiber Broadband for All Bill, SB 1130, would allow California to transition legacy communications infrastructure into a fiber network available to all residents.
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Clearview AI is In Trouble Again – This Time with Vermont
Vermont is suing the tech company for collecting photos of Vermonters without their knowledge or consent.
France is Fining Apple for over $1 Billion
France’s competition regulator is fining Apple for anti-competitive behavior in the region, including working with other wholesalers to not compete against one another.
Smartphones Might Become Part of Right-to-Repair Laws in Europe
Two years after the European Commission passed laws enabling the right-to-repair appliances, it’s now looking to move forward with right-to-repair laws for smartphones, Vice reports. A recent statement from the European Union details what the new legislation would hone in on, including new initiatives that would apply to smartphones: “The new Action Plan announces initiatives […]
4 Wireless Carriers Might be Fined Millions for Selling Customers’ Location Data
The Federal Communications Commission is proposing to fine AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon millions for selling their customers’ real-time location data.
ISPs Claim Data Collection is a Matter of Free Speech
Internet service providers claim that the state is violating their free speech rights because a statute requires consumers’ consent to sell personal data.
The U.S. Accuses Huawei of Using Tech Backdoors to Help China Spy
The U.S. claims that China is able to spy on it due to intentionally created vulnerabilities incorporated in equipment provided by Huawei.
Right to Repair Issue Affects U.S. Military
With many organizations not allowing customers to repair technology they purchased, people are finding it more difficult to take care of their items – including the U.S. military.
Amazon in Hot Water for Unsafe Working Conditions
Amazon is reportedly an unsafe place to work, minimizing injuries and downplaying liabilities while refusing to keep data about work safety.
New Jersey Classifies Uber Drivers as Employees with $650M Bill
Claiming that the ride-sharing company misclassified its drivers as independent contractors, New Jersey is asking Uber to pay big bills.
