The internet is an essential tool for democracy in the modern era. And that’s why the government wanted to tax it in Uganda.
Airbnb Can’t Win New York-But It Can’t Quit Either
New York City’s latest bill is part of a long campaign pitting hoteliers against the home-sharing site. But success in New York is crucial-regardless of the consequences and costs.
Lawmakers Don’t Grasp the Sacred Tech Law They Want to Gut
Decades ago, Section 230 gave tech companies sweeping power to police content on their platforms. Now some lawmakers want that power back.
Why Sinclair’s Bid to Buy the Tribune Company Might Die
FCC Chair Ajit Pai, long seen as supporting the deal, suggests sending it to a judge–often a graveyard for merger proposals.
Juul’s Lobbying Could Send Its Public Image Up in Smoke
Maker of e-cigarettes is trying to convince regulators that it wants to push away the teens that made it famous, just as its trying to raise billions.
Why Congress Needs to Revive Its Tech Support Team
To tackle real issues, legislators first need to understand them-and they need help. That means it’s time to reboot the Office of Technology Assessment.
Microsoft Calls For Federal Regulation of Facial Recognition
“Facial recognition will require the public and private sectors alike to step up-and to act,” says Brad Smith, the company’s president.
Elon Musk’s Flint Water Plan Misses the Point
As Elon Musk proposes water filters for Flint, the city’s mayor and others outline what would actually help.
It Just Got Easier for the FCC to Ignore Your Complaints
Under the new rule, critics say the agency will not review informal complaints about telecom companies, and steer consumers to a formal process that carries a $225 fee.
FCC Retracts a Plan to Discourage Consumer Complaints
A proposal that critics said would have forced consumers to file formal complaints, at a cost of $255, appears to have been dropped from Thursday’s agenda.