Tag: Technology law and ethics
Agency eyes ‘right-to-repair’ rules to aid consumers, shops
WASHINGTON — Americans would be freer to repair their broken cellphones, computers, videogame consoles and even tractors themselves or to use independent repair shops...
UN rights chief alarmed by reported use of powerful spyware
BERLIN — The United Nations' human rights chief voiced alarm Monday over the reported use of military-grade malware from Israel-based NSO Group to spy...
Why the Anthony Bourdain voice cloning creeps people out
The revelation that a documentary filmmaker used voice-cloning software to make the late chef Anthony Bourdain say words he never spoke has drawn criticism...
Activists sue federal agency over voting system guidelines
The first new federal technology standards for voting equipment in 15 years should be scrapped because language that would have banned the devices from...
Dozens of states target Google’s app store in antitrust suit
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Dozens of states are taking aim at Google in an escalating legal offensive on Big Tech, this time in a...
Microsoft exec: Targeting of Americans’ records ‘routine’
WASHINGTON — Federal law enforcement agencies secretly seek the data of Microsoft customers thousands of times a year, according to congressional testimony being given...
South Carolina gives initial OK to $6M prison riot deal
South Carolina officials gave initial approval Tuesday to a $6 million settlement to resolve dozens of prisoner lawsuits against the Department of Corrections following...
How Big Tech created a data ‘treasure trove’ for police
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — When U.S. law enforcement officials need to cast a wide net for information, they’re increasingly turning to the vast digital ponds...
China denounces US bill aimed at boosting competitiveness
BEIJING — Beijing on Wednesday denounced a U.S. bill aimed at boosting U.S. technology in the face of growing competition from China and others,...
Supreme Court limits prosecutors’ use of anti-hacking law
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday limited prosecutors' ability to use an anti-hacking law to charge people with computer crimes.
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