Professor David J. Farber, whose work on academic experimental computer networks helped define the evolution of the early internet, died on February 7 at age 91
Professor David J. Farber, whose work on academic experimental computer networks helped define the evolution of the early internet, died on February 7 at age 91
A researcher, professor and federal policy adviser, he guided students who went on to do groundbreaking work in connecting the world online.
Memo: Meta considered adding facial recognition to its smart glasses during a “dynamic political environment” in the US when civil society groups are distracted
In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature's release.
A website set up by a Danish software developer floods EU lawmakers with emails opposing planned EU “Chat Control” laws to fight CSAM by scanning encrypted apps
A software developer from Denmark is having an outsized influence on a hotly debated law to break open encrypted apps.
US v. Google: a US federal judge rules that Google will not be required to divest Chrome or Android, but it must share Search data with rivals; GOOG jumps 8%+
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the company can keep its Chrome browser but will be barred from exclusive contracts and must share search data.
A US judge bars Google from paying to be the exclusive search engine on devices and browsers, but allows payments for product distribution, including to Apple
which hurts consumers and entrepreneurs, and stifles innovation. @signulll : jesus christ cupertino is probably celebrating harder than mountain view right now. if you're tim cook,...
The CFPB cancels its plans to more tightly regulate US data brokers' ability to sell Americans' sensitive info, like financial data, credit history, and SSNs
Predatory data brokers were just handed a win. — Disappointing: Americans' privacy should be a bipartisan concern. — By @dell.bsky.social @dmehro.bsky.social & @zackwhittaker.c...
A look at YouTube's origins, growth, and domination as the platform turns 20, including an interview with CEO Neal Mohan, who is nearing 10 years at the company
and a threat,” he says. “YouTube showed us how powerful viral video could be.” He still thinks “Lazy Sunday” was a primary reason Google bought YouTube. https://variety.com/... Sim...
A look at YouTube's hidden world: most of the videos on the platform capture everyday life and have rarely been seen, with the median video having just 41 views
There's a secret side of YouTube, just beyond the guiding hand of the algorithm - and it's nothing like what you know. Bluesky: @thomasgermain , @antisomniac , and @mausellmoli Mas...
A look at YouTube's origins, growth, and domination as the platform turns 20, including an interview with CEO Neal Mohan, who is nearing 10 years at the company
It's a muggy morning the day before the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans, and YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is stuck in parade traffic and not happy about it.
The US House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced KOSA and COPPA 2.0 on a voice vote despite discontent from some lawmakers over last-minute changes
The proposed laws passed on a voice vote despite discontent over last-minute changes to KOSA, in particular, that were aimed at quelling persistent criticism.
Around 200 nations approved the UN Convention against Cybercrime, expected to win General Assembly approval; critics say it could be used to justify repression
A global deal on the criminal use of computer technology is moving ahead despite worries it will let governments around …
An interview with Mozilla interim CEO Laura Chambers on investing in Firefox, privacy-preserving ad measurements, becoming less dependent on Google, and more
it doesn't help companies target those ads—and it's less susceptible to abuse, EFF's Lena Cohen told @FastCompany. “It's much more privacy-preserving than Google's version of the s...
A look at AI age scanners, which websites use to verify a person's age by analyzing their facial patterns via webcam to help safeguard kids online
Drew Harwell / Washington Post : Threads: @drewharwell . X: @webdevlaw , @eff , @notjessewalker , and @enbrown Threads: Drew Harwell / @drewharwell : New: Age-verification systems...
The US Senate passes the Kids Online Safety Act and the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act by a vote of 91 to 3; the bills now head to the House
It's Our Last Chance To Stop It Cristiano Lima-Strong / Washington Post : Senate passes landmark bills to protect kids online, raising pressure on House Maya C. Miller / New York T...
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate will take up the Kids Online Safety Act this week, signaling there's enough support among his colleagues
including children. The Senate should say NO to bills that undermine online privacy like KOSA. https://netchoice.org/... [image] Oma Seddiq / @omaseddiq : .@SenSchumer gets visibly...
How the SCOTUS NetChoice ruling on social media platforms' First Amendment rights could affect a host of tech legislation, including kids' online safety laws
Here's what the SCOTUS decision might mean for everything from kids online safety laws to the TikTok ‘ban.’
The EFF, the Center for Democracy & Technology, and others file a brief saying the US law forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban is unconstitutional
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Defense lawyers question the accuracy and reliability of Cybercheck, an AI tool used in thousands of US cases to identify suspects' locations and other details
Cybercheck's founder has said the software tops 90% accuracy. Defense lawyers have said he lied under oath about his expertise … Threads: @lllafalce , @hashimwarren , and @lavisht...
Ethan Zuckerman sues to stop Meta from blocking his planned Unfollow Everything 2.0 extension that would let Facebook users tune or even turn off their Feed
Academic Ethan Zuckerman is suing Meta to win protections for add-ons that help researchers study the platform and give users more control over their feeds.