Technology
Policy
Facebook messaging merger sparks antitrust concerns
With little oversight, horizontal mergers have hindered free market competition
Technology
Policy
MIT study backs AOC on algorithm bias
Days after U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez elicited a minor uproar over her claim that human bias is baked into facial recognition algorithms, a new study from MIT Media Lab found that Amazon’s facial recognition technology was prone to errors in determining the gender of female faces and darker-skinned faces.
Technology
Policy
U.S. tech giants spent big on lobbying in 2018
New filings shed light on some of U.S. tech giants' less visible lobbying efforts.
Technology
Policy
City Council shifts gears on e-bike legalization
New York City Council Transportation Committee convened to discuss the question of legalizing electric bikes and scooters.
New York City
Policy
Microsoft’s housing pledge could be a model for Amazon
A similar move by Amazon in Long Island City could buy the company some goodwill with its new neighbors.
New York City
Policy
Privacy advocates score win against NYPD over surveillance technology
The New York Police Department was hit with a court order to release information related to cell phone and social media surveillance of Black Lives Matters protesters.
Technology
Policy
Focusing on William Barr’s antitrust record
A former executive at Verizon and board member at Time Warner, William Barr previously clashed with the Justice Department’s antitrust head.
Donald Trump
Policy
Trump’s potential about-face on highly skilled immigrants
As the government shutdown lingers on, President Donald Trump may be willing to re-think H-1B visas.
Technology
Policy
The shutdown’s toll on tech
The government shutdown is getting a bit old – not just for the employees furloughed or working without pay, but for those in the tech community who were hoping to start the new year on stronger footing.
Technology
Policy
The state Legislature is waking up to the importance of tech
State Sen. Diane Savino and Assemblyman Clyde Vanel plan to lead their colleagues in carefully regulating disruptive technologies.
NYPD
Opinion
New York should regulate law enforcement use of facial recognition technology
The risk for unfairly targeting minorities or stifling free speech is high.
Technology
Politics
Say hello to First Read Tech
City & State launches a new newsletter to cover the intersection of tech and policy in New York.
New York City
Opinion
Why we need more technologists in politics
Tech literacy in government needs to be improved.
Technology
Policy
Federal judge blocks NYC Airbnb disclosure law
Airbnb argued the new law violates the Constitution.
Labor
Policy
Why Charter just agreed to a $174.2 million settlement
What you need to know about the payouts and other promises Charter made in the settlement.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Setting the Agenda 2019
With Democrats in control in Albany, here’s an in-depth rundown of what’s up for debate.
Technology
Policy
How New York is fighting political influence campaigns
Cybersecurity experts on how bad actors on social media can be stopped.
Technology
Policy
New York City’s mixed performance on cyber security
What New York City is doing well – and not so well – in combating the rising threat of cyberattacks.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
New Staten Island Amazon facility could exacerbate truck traffic
NYC’s freight plan aims to reduce congestion, but the state is subsidizing an Amazon fulfillment center that could exacerbate truck traffic.
Technology
Personality
Bradley Tusk is “The Fixer”
Political strategist turned consultant turned venture capitalist Bradley Tusk on how he’s helped tech startups succeed.
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