Are Killer Robots Closer Than We Think?
One organization is urging countries that use autonomous robotics in warfare to consider regulations that can keep humans safer and in control.
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Here’s What Experts are Saying About Digital Voting Security
While some experts think voting apps will improve the current voting system and up turnout, others feel they will introduce serious security risks.
Is Facial Recognition Technology Being Used for Good or Evil?
The American Civil Liberties Union points to cases where the U.S. government is using facial recognition technology to collect data about people without their knowledge.
Limiting Noncompete Agreements Worked for Silicon Valley – Could This Work for the Rest of the Country?
A recent legislation proposal to limit the use of noncompete agreements might give American workers a leg up, like it did to California and Silicon Valley.
Microsoft Is Headed to Court Again, This Time Over Data
Microsoft is taking the federal government to court over a data request that affects one of its customer companies.
Senators Call on Google to Hire Long-Term Independent Contractors
Google uses many freelancers for a variety of services, but these workers don’t receive the same salary, benefit, or professional treatment as their full-time counterparts even when they work consistently.
UC Santa Barbara Sues Major Retailers over LED Light Bulb Patent
The recent lawsuit issued by the University of California Santa Barbara sparked attention to patent enforcement issues in the retail industry.
U.S. Wants Encryption Backdoor in Personal Devices
Major technology companies are fighting against U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s suggestion that encryption backdoors be installed in personal devices, while users should just accept the risk of this potential mandate.
Tesla and Apple Accuse Former Employees of Stealing Autonomous Vehicles Info
Large tech companies working on autonomous and electric vehicles are bringing Chinese competitors to court over alleged intellectual property thefts.
Australia Is Trying to Keep Facebook’s and Google’s Business Dealings in Check – Here’s How
A new report and recommendations made by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission may help the country better understand how these big tech companies work, and how they might spread the wealth to other organizations.
