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By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
The Department of Justice presented its opening arguments in a case against Google's advertising technology, accusing the company of antitrust violations. The DOJ claims that Google's service, which connects websites to advertisers and places ads on third-party websites, operates in a narrowly defined advertising market.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
Global tech trade association ITI has sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space and Technology leadership ahead of its anticipated markup, endorsing several pro-innovation AI bills. The association urged the Committee to prioritize advancing legislation that promotes U.S. AI leadership during the September work period.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 6, 2024
As required by the Digital Markets Act (DMA), people using WhatsApp and Messenger in Europe now have the option to connect with users on third-party messaging services that have chosen to make their apps interoperable. This feature is referred to as third-party chats.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 6, 2024
On Thursday, September 5, 2024, the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) joined an amicus brief led by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Northern California and the Electronic Frontier Foundation in support of Professor Ethan Zuckerman’s challenge against Meta.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 5, 2024
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has joined several civil rights and civil liberties groups in submitting an amicus brief to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Armendariz v. City of Colorado Springs. The case concerns extensive searches conducted on phones and laptops belonging to an individual charged with simple assault during a protest.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 5, 2024
WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association ITI provided recommendations on how the U.S. government can enhance AI safety, risk management, and responsible development in response to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)’s AI Safety Institute (AISI) consultation titled "Managing Misuse Risk for Dual Use Foundation Models."
By Federal Newswire | Sep 5, 2024
More people are turning to quantified health, achievement, and ability measures through fitness apps and economic measures of well-being. This trend often medicalizes human health by describing individuals in terms of statistics and data, which can sometimes overlook critical details. Notably, this quantified approach falls short in addressing the needs and rights of disabled individuals, as evidenced by lawsuits and case studies involving algorithmic decision-making about disability benefits.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
The rise of Generative AI in the world of technology, especially within the last year, has led to numerous questions and concerns regarding its responsible governance in policy spaces across the political spectrum. One such debated question is whether Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act 1996 applies to outputs created by Generative AI systems. In 2023, Senator Josh Hawley introduced legislation intended to exclude Generative AI systems from the purview of Section 230. In the same year, Senator Ron Wyden and former Representative Chris Cox, authors of Section 230,...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
In today’s digital age, social media and online platforms have become integral to our lives, especially for young people. But how do these online spaces affect LGBTQ+ youth differently from their heterosexual peers? A recent study explores this question, examining the frequency and severity of online risks, the impact on mental health, and the specific nature of these experiences for LGBTQ+ youth based on their private social media interactions.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
A new study by Yann Padova and Sebastian Thess, commissioned by the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe), was released today: "The AIA Code of Practice – Opportunities & Challenges."
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
Your twenties are a decade full of transitions, from graduating college, moving to new cities, starting new jobs, and living on your own for the first time. It can be a hectic decade, and Facebook aims to assist. Users can find new communities through Facebook Groups, furnish their homes with Marketplace, and explore romantic relationships through Facebook Dating.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
Washington – The digital economy plays a crucial role in job creation, opportunity, and economic growth across the United States. To quantify its impact, the CCIA Research Center analyzed data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The research estimated the number of digital economy firms in each state, their employment levels, the digital economy’s contribution to state GDP, and state-level digital exports.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
Mike Sax, founder and chairperson of ACT | The App Association, issued a statement on September 3, 2024, regarding the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling in the Illumina/GRAIL appeal case.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
As the new European Union institutions prepare to take office following the EU elections, the growing threat of spyware has become a pressing concern that requires immediate attention from policymakers. Recognizing this urgent need for action, the Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe (CDT Europe) has led the creation of a civil society coordination group dedicated to addressing the misuse of spyware within the EU. The group comprises various civil society organizations and journalists’ associations committed to safeguarding fundamental rights, transparency, and...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
The raunchy teen comedy "Incoming" led the English Films List with 16.9 million views, making it the most-watched title of the week ending August 26. Glenn Close garnered attention for her performance in Lee Daniels’ horror thriller "The Deliverance," which debuted in third place with 14.5 million views. The action-packed comedy "The Union," starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg, secured second place with 16.8 million views, while the Nigerian action-thriller "Tòkunbò" ranked fourth with 5.3 million views.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
(BRUSSELS) — Today, the Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe, alongside 30 civil society and journalists’ organizations, published a joint statement on the use of surveillance spyware in the EU and beyond. The coalition is calling on incoming EU institutions to take necessary regulatory measures to address threats to fundamental rights posed by spyware in the new legislative term. This includes a ban on the production, sale, and use of spyware that grossly violates fundamental rights and for which strict safeguards would never be sufficient to mitigate harms caused to...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
Netflix offered an exclusive preview of its upcoming South African programming and global titles set for release by the end of 2024 at MIP Africa in Cape Town. Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s VP of Content for the Middle East and Africa, presented a diverse slate that underscores Netflix's commitment to delivering authentic local stories from South Africa across various formats and genres.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
CDT Europe has published a joint statement with a coalition of civil society organizations, urging EU institutions to regulate spyware technologies in the new legislative term.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 1, 2024
Netflix has confirmed the production of "Mantis" (WT), an action film following Mantis, an ace assassin returning to a chaotic hired killer industry after a vacation. Upon reentering this anarchic world, Mantis encounters Jae-yi, his fellow trainee and rival, and Dok-go, a retired legendary killer. All three characters are vying for the top spot among killers.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 30, 2024
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced today it is requesting consultations with Canada over its digital services tax (DST) under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA), marking the first step in an official dispute.
