Technology
U.S. tech companies no longer standing up to China, other authoritarian nations
Apple’s deference to China is well-known, but it’s not the only company not standing up to authoritarian regimes.
What To Do With Chargers, Power Cords, Other E-waste
Do you have a cabinet or drawer(s) filled with old tech? It doesn’t have to be that way! Reset discusses how to recycle e-waste.
Anti-Surveillance Advocate Alvaro Bedoya Nominated To Federal Trade Commission
President Joe Biden nominated privacy advocate Alvaro Bedoya to the Federal Trade Commission.
Back To School And In-Person Learning? Don’t Forget Broadband Equity
As the Delta Variant looms over a return to classrooms this fall, the internet is not a luxury but a necessity.
What Will Facebook And Twitter Do About Taliban Accounts?
Even with strict guidelines and content policies, the Taliban’s careful use of social media is making it difficult for companies to crack down the group.
Congress Is Pushing Tech Companies On Equity. Will It Work?
Lawmakers have lobbied Google — unsuccessfully so far — to ensure the company’s algorithms and products do not discriminate.
Kids Online Might Get A Say In Who Collects Their Data
New legislation on Capitol Hill could extend online privacy protections to kids and teens
WaPo: Social Media Giants Are Struggling To Stop COVID Misinformation
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a warning last week that vaccine misinformation is leading to avoidable deaths and illness.
Chicago Releases Equity-Focused ‘Strategic Plan For Transportation’
Chicago’s new ‘Strategic Plan for Transportation’ aims to equitably transform mobility and access in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.