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Mls begins its 30th season on mls season pass via apple tv
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Major League Soccer (MLS) is set to begin its 30th season this Saturday, available on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.


Facebook limits storage of Live Videos to 30 days
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Facebook is updating its live video storage policy, affecting how long videos remain accessible on the platform.


CCIA provides feedback on UN initiatives for AI collaboration
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has provided input on the proposed United Nations Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Policy Dialogue on AI.


Information Technology Foundation criticizes endorsement of 2023 merger guidelines
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Following the release of memoranda by the acting leadership of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which state that the 2023 Merger Guidelines remain agency policy, the Information Technology and Innovation...


EU urged to address inconsistent anti-piracy measures impacting online services
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) is calling on the European Commission to tackle concerns over anti-piracy measures that are inconsistently applied across the European Union.


CCIA urges review of Virginia's HB 2462 over digital innovation concerns
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has expressed concerns regarding Virginia's House Bill 2462, urging state lawmakers to reconsider certain elements of the proposed legislation.


Penn State partners with IBM on AI virtual assistant for student support
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IBM has announced a partnership with Penn State University to develop MyResource, an AI-powered virtual assistant designed to enhance student access to campus services.


Meta executive Joel Kaplan discusses AI at Munich Security Conference
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This weekend, Joel Kaplan, Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer, participated in the Munich Security Conference.


UK renames AI institute with focus on security amid criticism
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In a recent development, the UK government has decided to rename the UK AI Safety Institute as the UK AI Security Institute, shifting its focus towards national security.


Impact of PCLOB firings on EU-US data privacy framework
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The Trump Administration's recent dismissal of three Democratic members from the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) has raised significant concerns regarding U.S. surveillance practices and their alignment with EU data protection...


Insights from CDT's symposium on children's online safety
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The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has released a report titled "The Kids Are Online," summarizing discussions from a symposium on children's online safety policy held in September 2024.


CCIA UK supports CMA's commitment to improve merger investigation processes
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UK competition regulators have introduced new measures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of merger investigations.


Global Encryption Coalition opposes UK's call for Apple encryption backdoor
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The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), along with over 100 civil society organizations, companies, and cybersecurity experts, has joined the Global Encryption Coalition (GEC) in submitting a letter to British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.


Guide released on tech transparency and First Amendment implications
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The intersection of technology governance and the First Amendment is a complex area that requires careful navigation by policymakers.


CTA comments on Trump's reciprocal tariff plans
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Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), has issued a statement regarding the Trump Administration's plan to implement reciprocal tariffs on other countries.


CDT urges Senate revisions to protect user rights in TAKE IT DOWN Act
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The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), along with several civil society organizations, has called on the Senate to revise the TAKE IT DOWN Act.


Artists showcase AI creativity at Paris summit
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The AI Action Summit in Paris recently featured a collaboration between artists and organizations to explore the creative potential of artificial intelligence.


European Commission withdraws AI liability directive proposal amid concerns
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The European Commission has announced the withdrawal of its proposal for a Directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence, known as the AI Liability Directive.


EU commission's tech regulation changes raise mixed reactions
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The European Commission has decided to withdraw the ePrivacy Regulation and the Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive (AILD), a move welcomed by CCIA Europe.


European Commission withdraws proposed directive on AI liability
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The European Commission has decided to withdraw its proposal for a Directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence, known as the AI Liability Directive.