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By Federal Newswire | Nov 15, 2023
On Nov 14th, two leaders each from Japan and the United States met in San Francisco for the second ministerial meeting of the Japan-U.S. Economic Policy Consultative Committee (EPCC).
By Federal Newswire | Nov 13, 2023
Apple is paying $25 million dollars to resolve allegations that the company illegally discriminated in hiring against U.S. citizens.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 6, 2023
President Joe Biden has issued an Executive Order (EO) aimed at ensuring that the United States leads the world in developing and mitigating risks related to artificial intelligence (AI). The EO sets standards for safety and security in AI development, intending to protect consumers' privacy, promote innovation, and advance America's leadership in the field, according to a fact sheet released by the White House.
By Federal Newswire reports | Nov 2, 2023
The ongoing antitrust trial against Google has prompted discussions regarding the strength of the government's case and its alignment with existing antitrust laws and precedents.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 25, 2023
Google has signed onto the White House's voluntary AI commitments, agreeing to prioritize safety, security, and trust as it develops AI systems. The commitment also means that Google will work to develop AI solutions to tackle challenges like detecting and preventing cancer, mitigating climate change, and guarding against cyber threats.
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 20, 2023
Seventeen state attorneys generals and The Federal Trade Commission filed a suit against Amazon.com, Inc. alleging that the company uses interlocking anticompetitive and unfair strategies to illegally maintain its monopoly power.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com, Inc., accusing the company of maintaining an illegal monopoly and engaging in anticompetitive practices. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon uses exclusionary tactics to stifle competition and harm consumers and businesses.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
In an opposition filed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Google argued that Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter's previous work in private practice demonstrates his bias against Google. Kanter is the head of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Antitrust Division.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2023
Legal experts indicate the ruling could set a precedent for future cases against tech companies, opening the door for more litigation around online discrimination.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 20, 2023
An event titled "Tech's Playbook for Public-Private Climate Solutions" was recently held as part of Climate Week NYC. The event, organized by international tech trade association ITI and Samsung Electronics America, brought together leading climate experts from the Biden Administration, New York State, and the tech industry to discuss the role of technology in addressing climate change.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 20, 2023
New ITIF Report: Big Tech's Free Online Services Don't Cost Consumers Their Privacy
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 15, 2023
New rankings of "Innovation Competitiveness" have revealed that U.S. states are leading the way ahead of the majority of European and Latin American states. The rankings were created by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) in collaboration with other think tanks in the Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance (GTIPA). The researchers examined three types of economic indicators related to knowledge work, globalization adaptation, and innovation capacity.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 15, 2023
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has recently announced the addition of two esteemed individuals to its Board of Directors. Tadayoshi "Yoshi" Kohno, a well-known security researcher and academic from the University of Washington, and Erica Astrella, Head of Technology at Parkwood Entertainment and an advocate for diversity and equity in the tech industry, have both joined the EFF.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 15, 2023
According to a recent press release, the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), a trade accord aimed at eliminating tariffs on various products, has remained unchanged since 2015. However, an expansion of the agreement, known as "ITA-3," could potentially include over 400 distinct products and contribute over $750 billion to the global economy over the next ten years.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 15, 2023
A global network of think tanks, led by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and ITIF's Center for Data Innovation, has released a "Global Declaration on Free and Open AI." The declaration urges governments to ensure that generative AI tools uphold democratic ideals and advance human progress. It emphasizes the importance of protecting the freedom to develop and utilize AI for legal purposes, fostering accountability, and building trust in AI systems.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 14, 2023
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a science and tech policy think tank, has issued a new report which found that expanding the list of products covered by the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) would benefit the global economy. The ITA is a commitment made by dozens of members of the World Trade Organization to exempt certain IT products from tariffs.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 14, 2023
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), alongside 10 other privacy and civil rights groups, is asking Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Avril Haines and other intelligence officials to consider reforming the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA 702). FISA 702 allows the U.S. government to conduct surveillance and collect intelligence with the intent to protect Americans from terrorists, spies and other threats.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 10, 2023
IBM recently unveiled the expansion of its IBM Cloud Security and Compliance Center, a suite of modernized cloud security and compliance solutions aimed at helping enterprises manage risk and safeguard data across hybrid and multicloud environments.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 9, 2023
The European Parliament's Culture Committee adopted a position on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), which includes a controversial provision exempting media outlets from content moderation on large online platforms.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 8, 2023
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang to discuss NVIDIA's role in India's rapidly growing technology industry, ahead of hosting leaders from the G20 group.
