Part Of Apple's New Billion-Dollar Jobs Fund Will Go To Its Glass Maker, Corning
Apple will invest $200 million in the glass supplier to support US manufacturing jobs.
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Hamza Shaban
Hamza Shaban is a technology policy reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in Washington, DC.
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In The First Months Of The Trump Era, Facebook And Apple Spent More On Lobbying Than They Ever Have
The world's largest social network spent $3.2 million on federal lobbying, but Google topped the tech world shelling out $3.5 million in the first quarter of 2017.
Google Will Oppose A Shareholder Push To Publish Its Gender Pay Data
Google is facing fresh allegations of "systemic compensation disparities against women" from the Department of Labor, yet it's resisting efforts to disclose how it pays its male and female employees.
Reps For Google, Facebook, And Netflix Back Net Neutrality As A New Battle Looms
Silicon Valley's major players want federal regulators to ensure "meaningful net neutrality rules that withstand the test of time," but it's unclear if the FCC and a Republican-controlled Congress want that too.
Some Silicon Valley Companies Are Already Rebelling Against A Plan To Make Net Neutrality Voluntary
"It is every industry's dream to be voluntarily regulated," said Vimeo's General Counsel Michael Cheah, who opposes a roll back of net neutrality.
11 Democratic Senators Are Backing A Bill To Bring Back Internet Privacy Rules
A proposed law would bring back Obama-era privacy rules making it harder for ISPs to collect and share our personal information with advertising partners and other third party companies.
New Bill Would Outlaw Warrantless Phone Searches At The Border
Senators Ron Wyden and Rand Paul as well as Representatives Jared Polis and Blake Farenthold have introduced legislation that would require law enforcement to first obtain a warrant before they can search our phones when we enter the US.
Policy Experts Slam ISP Privacy Vows After Congressional Vote
Policy experts and advocates skewered Comcast, Verizon, and AT&T's latest statements on the repeal of Obama-era internet privacy rules. "These guys are shameless," said Jeff Chester, the executive director of the Center for Digital Democracy.
After Internet Privacy Vote, Some ISPs Pledge Not To Sell Browsing Histories
The Republican-controlled Congress just voted to repeal landmark privacy rules passed under Obama, but some ISPs see a strong commitment to privacy as their selling point.
Congress Votes To Gut Internet Privacy Rules
Privacy advocates say that without the rules, internet providers could sell our browsing history to the highest bidder, monitor our online habits, and deploy hidden tracking cookies on our phones.
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The Deal That Lets U.S. Tech Companies Handle EU Data Might Not Last
Companies like Google and Facebook will soon be able to sign up for a new data transfer agreement with the European Union, but privacy watchdogs put the future of the deal in doubt.
Putting Godwin's Law To The Test
An internet adage says that the longer a conversation goes on, the likelier it is that someone will glibly mention Hitler. But is it true? One redditor used data to find out.
Companies Can Make Consumers Pay For Writing Negative Reviews
Congress is moving to ban retailers from using so-called “gag clauses” to stop customers from writing negative reviews online.
Should The Government Be Able to Read Your Emails Stored Abroad?
A federal appeals court will hear arguments Wednesday over whether the government can compel U.S. tech companies to turn over customer emails stored overseas.
FTC: Most Americans Don’t Know How Much Companies Track And Sell Their Data
As Americans face ubiquitous data collection with too little transparency or control, Edith Ramirez, the head of the Federal Trade Commission, wants a comprehensive privacy law.
Doxxing May Become A Federal Crime
The malicious publication of sensitive information would carry a possible five-year prison sentence in a proposed law sponsored by Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark.
After Trump’s Win, Secure Messaging App Signal's Downloads Increase 400%
"I think there's a lot of fear, given Trump's alarming statements about surveillance and his penchant for revenge, that he will attempt to use surveillance to crush dissent."
Trump Picks Reince Priebus As Chief Of Staff, Steve Bannon As Chief Strategist
"I am thrilled to have my very successful team continue with me in leading our country," Trump said.
No One In Congress Wants To Regulate Fake News
Regulating Facebook would invite Constitutional challenges, legal experts say, while lawmakers call for better internal policies to curb misinformation.
The Congressional Black Caucus Presses Tech Companies On Diversity
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus will meet with executives of Apple, Google and Intel to encourage greater inclusion in the tech sector.