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By Federal Newswire | Sep 22, 2024
Member States of the United Nations have reached a consensus on a near-term technology policy agenda. The Global Digital Compact (GDC) addresses issues such as data flows, information integrity, digital public infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. This agreement follows months of intergovernmental negotiations and consultations with industry and civil society.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
Back from the depths, Hellbound Season 2 premieres on October 25, with a new teaser trailer and character key art offering a glimpse of the extensive universe and ensemble cast.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
Today marks the launch of Meta’s second annual Responsible Business Practices Report, offering a detailed look at its progress in addressing social and environmental priorities, as well as efforts to create sustainable value for customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
In response to the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice’s joint request for information on corporate consolidation through serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) offered comments today.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Since 2017, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has partnered with Stand Together Trust to host experts from various sectors for an event examining the Future of Speech Online (FOSO). This gathering includes leaders from government, civil society, industry, and academia to explore how free expression is influenced by technology. Against the backdrop of numerous global elections and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), FOSO 2024 spotlighted "AI, Elections, & Speech." Leading voices on these issues participated in a two-day event on September 16 and 17 to discuss...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Social media and online video companies are engaging in extensive surveillance of their users, according to findings by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC's report indicates that these firms prioritize profit over consumer protection and privacy.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Ahead of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade’s hearing, "Protecting American Innovation by Establishing and Enforcing Strong Digital Trade Rules," global tech trade association ITI’s President and CEO Jason Oxman underscored the critical importance digital trade has in the modern economy. The hearing, which comes as the U.S. marks one year since the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) withdrew support for key digital trade provisions and positions at the World Trade Organization (WTO), is a welcome opportunity for...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
CDT Europe, in collaboration with 41 civil society organizations, will co-host the "Tech and Society Summit" on October 1, 2024. The event aims to facilitate dialogue between civil society and newly elected EU decision-makers, focusing on technology, society, and environmental issues. The summit seeks to bridge digital rights organizations and policymakers to support accountable policies that advance digital rights.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
California drivers can now obtain mobile licenses on their iPhones, though they will still need to carry physical licenses. This development follows a September 2023 analysis by the Electronic Privacy Information Center, which revealed that approximately half of AI contracts signed by state agencies are for fraud detection.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
TechNet Announces Support for Seven Artificial Intelligence Bills
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Today, global tech trade association ITI unveiled a new set of best practices, The Dos and Don’ts of Artificial Intelligence Procurement, to help U.S. federal, state, and local policymakers ensure that the U.S. government can access best-in-class commercial AI solutions as they navigate the increasingly complex procurement environment. The recommendations come ahead of anticipated AI procurement guidance from the Office of Management and Budget, as well as recent AI procurement guidelines published by various state and local governments.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has released a report titled “Rules of the Road: Political Advertising on Social Media in the 2024 U.S. Election.” Authored by Laura Kurek, a CDT intern and Ph.D. student at the University of Michigan School of Information, with contributions from CDT interns Ebie Quinn from Harvard Law School and Saanvi Arora from UC Berkeley, the report delves into the evolution of political advertising on social media platforms.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
TechNet Names April Mellody as its First SVP of Communications
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
Geeked Week continued on Wednesday with updates and previews for various genre series, films, and games.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
ITI: Flexibility, engagement with industry and global alignment a must in implementing general-purpose AI models rules
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The House Committee on Energy & Commerce has advanced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) for consideration by the full House of Representatives. The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) expressed concerns about these bills, despite sharing lawmakers' goal of protecting young internet users.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), regarding legislation advanced by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today:
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has recently expressed support for the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) initiative to protect the public from misleading AI-generated political content. However, EPIC has raised concerns that without additional measures, the current disclosure and transparency rules may not effectively mitigate the negative impacts of AI-generated content in political advertisements.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
REDMOND, Wash., and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Sept. 17, 2024 — Microsoft Corp. and G42 have announced two significant initiatives aimed at promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). This collaboration builds on a partnership initiated earlier this year, with more developments expected in the coming months.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
App developers require legal frameworks that enable them to provide parents with the means to manage their children's devices and access to age-appropriate apps. This necessitates flexibility to meet consumers' expectations, consistent with how they interact with their smart devices.
