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Love is Blind: Brazil' reunion premieres on Netflix July 10
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São Paulo, July 4, 2024 - Netflix will premiere the reunion episode of "Love is Blind: Brazil - A Fresh Start" on July 10. This fourth season reunion promises to reveal developments after participants exchanged their vows or decided to part ways at the altar.


ITI urges Biden administration response as Canada implements digital services tax
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The global tech trade association ITI has voiced significant concern following Canada's reported implementation of a digital services tax. The measure, according to ITI, contravenes long-standing international tax and trade norms and threatens to complicate ongoing international tax negotiations within the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework.


Netflix to adapt Fernando Aramburu's 'El niño' with Mariano Barroso
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Netflix announced today the forthcoming adaptation of Fernando Aramburu's latest novel, "El niño" (Tusquets Editores). The film will be written and directed by Mariano Barroso ("La línea invisible," "Los Farad") and produced by Barroso along with Rafa Portela.


ITI urges improvements on cybersecurity regulations under CIRCA
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WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association ITI called on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to make its incident reporting regulation more effective and actionable to safeguard U.S. cybersecurity. ITI responded to CISA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) implementing the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) with key recommendations to target the scope of the rule and take a more proactive role in harmonization in the U.S. and globally.


TechNet submits feedback on CIRCIA implementation to CISA
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TechNet, the national bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, has submitted comments to the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) regarding the implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA). The following statement was attributed to TechNet President and CEO Linda Moore:


Senate bill aims to bolster NIST's role in global AI tech standards
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Following the introduction of the "Expanding Partnerships and Competitiveness Act" in the Senate, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a leading think tank for science and technology policy, released a statement from Nigel Cory, associate director of trade policy:


CCIA Europe submits comments on Spanish cloud market consultation
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In its submission to the Spanish Competition Authority’s (CNMC) public consultation on the cloud market, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) highlights restrictive licensing practices by legacy software vendors as a key factor that prevents customers from changing their cloud providers.


CDT hosts symposium on free speech challenges posed by artificial intelligence
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On June 24, government officials, civil society representatives, and academics convened at the "Artificial Intelligence & The First Amendment: Protecting Free Speech in the AI Era" symposium hosted by CDT and The Future of Free Speech. Experts discussed the importance of free expression considerations in regulatory debates around AI.


ITIF urges Congress to fund Tech Hubs adequately
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Following the announcement of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs implementation grant winners, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a leading think tank for science and technology policy, released a statement from Robert D. Atkinson, president of ITIF.


Netflix reveals top watched titles for June
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Season 3 of Shonda Rhimes' "Bridgerton" has entered the Most Popular TV List (English) at #10 with 91.9 million views to date. The series now occupies three spots on the list, with Seasons 1 and 2 in the #4 and #9 positions respectively. The latest season also held the #1 spot on the English TV List this week with 6.6 million views, while Season 2 took #5 (2.1 million views), Season 1 claimed #6 (2 million views), and "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" moved up to #8 (1.8 million views).


Supreme Court rules against Florida and Texas social media laws
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The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that the First Amendment prohibits Florida and Texas from dictating what social media applications and websites may display. In CCIA’s joint challenge to two Florida and Texas social media statutes, several lower courts found that these statutes likely violate the First Amendment. The Supreme Court confirmed that online speech, including editorial decisions about online speech, deserves First Amendment protection.


European Commission's ruling on Meta's ads model criticized by ITIF
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The European Commission has notified Meta of its preliminary finding that the social network’s advertising model violates European law. In response, Daniel Castro, Vice President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), issued a statement criticizing the decision.


ITI reacts to Supreme Court decisions on Moody v. NetChoice & NetChoice v. Paxton
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WASHINGTON - Today, global tech trade association ITI issued a statement from its President and CEO Jason Oxman in reaction to the Supreme Court of the United States decisions in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton.


TechNet comments on Supreme Court rulings in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton
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Washington, D.C. – TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, issued a statement today on the Supreme Court’s decisions in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton. The statement is attributable to President and CEO Linda Moore.


Experts urge UN leaders to maintain inclusive internet governance
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A group of technical experts involved in the development and maintenance of the Internet and the Web, including CDT CTO Mallory Knodel, published an open letter today. The letter calls on the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General and the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology to "uphold the bottom-up, collaborative and inclusive model of Internet governance that has served the world for the past half century" as part of the upcoming Global Digital Compact (GDC).


Supreme Court prioritizes First Amendment in Florida and Texas social media law review
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Following the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Moody v. NetChoice, ruling on Florida and Texas’ social media laws, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) issued a statement from Senior Policy Manager Ash Johnson.


The Green Grid introduces tool for right-sizing data center cooling units
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The Green Grid Releases New Online Tool to Right-Size Data Center Cooling Units


Japanese reality dating show 'The Boyfriend' premieres July 9 on Netflix
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Get ready for an unforgettable summer of love and friendship with "The Boyfriend." The newly released trailer introduces audiences to nine young men who spend a month together in a beach house, running a coffee truck and experiencing the highs and lows of falling in love.


Insights into India's drive towards leveraging artificial intelligence
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AI could prove to be one of the most transformative technologies driving growth for India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). To empower MSMEs to further leverage AI, a white paper was launched in collaboration with the National Association of Software and Service Companies (nasscom), an Indian non-governmental apex trade association for the technology industry.


CDT publishes resources on health privacy two years after Dobbs decision
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This week marked the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated federal protections for abortion. The ruling has highlighted the importance of digital privacy in defending gender justice.