Technology

Policy

Will New York follow California on gig worker protections?

California is poised to turn its gig workers into full employees, and New York may soon follow.

Technology

Policy

City Council looks for answers on ride-hailing regulations

As the New York City Council sought answers on ride-hailing rules, acting TLC head Bill Heinzen was on the spot.

New York State

Policy

Facebook is James’ latest tech target

She is leading the investigation into Facebook and participating in the Google probe.

New York State

Policy

Is de Blasio’s “robot tax” a good idea?

Andrew Yang isn’t the only New Yorker bringing automation to the presidential campaign trail.

New York State

Policy

New York approves first regulated gold-backed token

Paxos Trust Company can now launch both its gold-backed token and its new stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. 

New York State

Policy

The State Liquor Authority takes aim at delivery apps

A draft advisory would cap commissions of delivery services like Grubhub, but questions remain for apps and restaurants alike.

New York State

Policy

Coming soon: Amazon’s new biometric tech

A new biometric payment system may be rolled out in Whole Foods stores next year.

New York State

Policy

AOC’s Twitter blocking sparks ongoing debate

Columbia University’s Knight First Amendment Institute sent Ocasio-Cortez a letter asking her to stop blocking certain followers.

New York City

Policy

Amid controversy, NYPD facial recognition has some success

Facial recognition technology was used to identify a man who left rice cookers in the subway, causing terror concerns.

New York State

Policy

New York shut out of national tech awards

The state submitted tech projects for consideration but was not invited to NASCIO’s State IT Recognition Awards this year.

New York City

Policy

TLC unveils new hub for taxi and ride-hail data

The TLC Data Hub features data from for-hire vehicles, yellow taxis, green taxis, and other shared rides across the city.

New York State

Policy

Big Tech is listening

A new report reveals that Microsoft contractors listened to private conversations captured by the company's Xbox systems.

New York State

Policy

Four ways to break up Big Tech

The current appetite for regulating the technology sector is a notable departure from past years.

New York State

Policy

Tech CEOs have investors right where they want them

WeWork’s initial public offering shows how power has shifted between investors and entrepreneurs.