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By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The Center for Digital Technology (CDT) has released a report titled "Moderating Maghrebi Arabic Content on Social Media," highlighting the challenges and implications of moderating content in Maghrebi Arabic dialects in North Africa. The report is part of a CDT series investigating biases and disparities in content moderation within the Global South.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
In the June 2024 Trump-Biden debate, a notable adherence to rules and procedures was observed. Unlike their 2019 debate, where interruptions were frequent, the candidates this time waited their turn to speak. This change was attributed not to a shift in political culture but to an audio adjustment: microphones were only functional during designated speaking periods.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
Netflix is celebrating the release of "Rez Ball," a film that highlights the passion for basketball and the resilience of the Native American community. Produced by LeBron James and based on an award-winning book, the movie follows a high school basketball team rooted in Native American culture as they strive to keep their state championship dreams alive after losing their star player.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
This week marked the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the international standards body for the web. The W3C's birthday is on October 1, and a celebration event was held in California on September 24 during the annual technical plenary week of meetings. Many participants joined both in person and online.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Netflix has announced three new projects set to launch globally in 2025, continuing its investment in Nordic storytelling. The announcement was made during a press lunch at Netflix’s new Nordic office in Stockholm.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
TechNet, a national network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, has led a coalition of technology organizations urging the House to pass the CREATE AI Act before the end of the 118th Congress. The legislation aims to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) as a shared research infrastructure, providing AI researchers and students with access to necessary resources, data, and tools for developing safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has released a report titled "In Deep Trouble: Surfacing Tech-Powered Sexual Harassment in K-12 Schools." The report highlights the growing issue of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including deepfakes, within public K-12 schools during the 2023-2024 school year.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted comments in response to the New York Attorney General’s Advanced Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for the SAFE for Kids Act and Child Data Protection Act. The association raised concerns about privacy and Constitutional rights, while sharing the goal of protecting young users online.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
As Climate Week NYC continues, global tech trade association ITI and member company Accenture convened leading climate experts from the Biden Administration and the tech industry for “Sustainable Technology: AI's Role in the Energy Transition.”
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court is showing skepticism towards state regulations on social media, according to the New York State Bar Association. The scrutiny centers around potential First Amendment challenges to these laws.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Chicago has decided to stop using the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system. This decision follows a petition from the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), which raised concerns about the impact of acoustic gunshot detection tools on majority-minority neighborhoods.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
In September 2022, the European Commission introduced the AI Liability Directive (AILD), a draft framework for civil liability rules allowing individuals to claim damages caused by AI systems. Discussions on this directive were paused pending the adoption of the AI Act and an impact assessment report by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS). With the release of this report, debate on the AILD has resumed.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Digital platform companies such as Uber, TaskRabbit, and Amazon are central to today's economy, connecting consumers to products and services and workers to various labor markets. An estimated 16% of people in the United States have engaged in platform-mediated gig work, with over half relying on this income for basic needs.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Meta has introduced new AI features aimed at enhancing user experience across its platforms. The announcement was made during the Connect event, highlighting several updates to Meta AI and other AI products.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Today at Connect, Meta unveiled the Meta Quest 3S, a mixed reality headset priced at $299.99 USD. This new device offers similar capabilities and performance as the Meta Quest 3 but at a lower cost, targeting newcomers to mixed reality and those seeking an affordable upgrade from previous models.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
TechNet has announced its support for the Future of AI Innovation Act and the AI Advancement and Reliability Act. These bills aim to establish the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) within NIST permanently. The AISI focuses on developing standardized metrics for frontier AI, improving testing and validation methods, and supporting global coordination on AI safety issues.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and its co-plaintiff NetChoice have returned to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas. This marks their first brief since the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that online speech deserves First Amendment protection. The court has requested further briefing on how CCIA and NetChoice should proceed with their First Amendment challenge to Texas HB20 and a similar Florida law, SB7072, following the Supreme Court's finding that Texas has likely violated the Constitution but that the scope of the challenge may need adjustment.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
CDT’s Aliya Bhatia and Ariana Aboulafia have collaborated on a new op-ed that was published in Teen Vogue on September 24, 2024. The article discusses the impact of age verification technology on young disabled people.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Five years ago, a project to build augmented reality (AR) glasses was announced. The goal was to merge digital information with the physical world without compromising presence in either.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Ray-Ban Meta glasses, initially launched to great demand, are now receiving new AI features and expanded partnerships. These updates aim to enhance user experience by integrating advanced functionalities and more collaborative efforts.
