Trump administration
If TikTok Has No Ties to China, Why Does It Need China’s Approval on the Sale?
TikTok has always tried to distance itself from Beijing and the CCP.
TikTok Caught Using Encryption to Hide Tracking User Data
TikTok caught again.
New Incoming Bill Will Target Big Tech Censorship
The bill could be debated as soon as next week.
Vice President Mike Pence: We’re Not Going to Tolerate Social Media Censorship
Pence didn’t provide specifics on how the Trump administration plans to tackle online censorship.
State Officials Are Trying to Get Online 3D Printed Gun Files Taken Down – Again
Censoring blueprints and designs would set a dangerous precedent.
20 States Start Legal Action to Prevent Trump Administration From Allowing 3D Printed Gun Blueprints Online
The states argue blueprints shouldn’t be allowed.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Allowing Distribution of 3D Gun Blueprints
Digital rights groups argue that it’s simply “code” and should be allowed.
Upcoming End of Cheap China Epacket Shipping Will Boost US Ecommerce Sales, Hurt AliExpress and Dropshippers
Many US-based sellers will recognize that this will be great news for US sellers – and at the same time, bad news for Chinese online retailers like AliExpress.
US Social Media Companies Delay Signing France “Hate Speech” Pledge
A senior Trump administration said some of the social media companies felt “bullied by France to join.”
Google Tells Employees to Stop Talking Politics After a Series of Leaks Showed Staff’s Political Leanings
Leaks have confirmed that Google employees like to talk politics. This new policy update will try to stop them.
White House Proposal to Combat Online Censorship May Allow FCC to Remove Section 230 Protections
Critics are concerned that the proposals may go too far and could be unconstitutional.
Attorney General William Barr Says People Will Just Have to Get Used to Encryption Backdoors
The proposal will weaken security for all citizens.