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sanjosespotlight.com
5 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Advocates want a say in choosing San Jose police chief

City of San Jose to potentially select new police chief by September, with advocates pressing for inclusion of families impacted by police shootings in the decision-making process. [ more ]
MarTech
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI-powered martech releases and news: May 16 | MarTech

The Senate proposed raising federal spending for nondefense AI innovation to at least $32 billion annually. [ more ]
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, April 12: Bill to Rein in GAI Introduced; Amazon Owes Tech Rival $525 Million for Patent Infringement; USPTO Issues Guidance on the Use of AI for Filings

Advocacy groups urge price cuts for cancer drug, Amazon owes $525M, Schiff introduces AI disclosure bill. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
Education

A school banned all books with LGBTQ+ parents. Now people are fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Advocacy groups filed complaints against school system's ban on LGBTQ+ books for creating a hostile environment. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Education

Advocates Celebrate Settlement That Sets Limits on Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Law

Florida will notify school districts that discussions of LGBTQ+ identities are not banned despite the 'Don't Say Gay' law.
Settlement clarifies that 'Don't Say Gay' law does not prohibit references to LGBTQ+ individuals or library books on queer or trans topics. [ more ]
BKReader
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Community Organizations Call for Mayor Eric Adams to Apologize for Controversial Remarks

Local advocacy groups demand apology from Mayor Eric Adams for insensitive comment. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Larger vehicles, larger risks to other road users: report. Advocates want more safety around SUVs, trucks | CBC News

SUVs and pickup trucks pose a public health risk for pedestrians, cyclists, and smaller vehicles, leading to advocacy groups recommending regulations for increased safety measures. [ more ]
Digiday
3 weeks ago
Marketing

The Guardian US is starting its pursuit of political ad dollars

The Guardian US is actively pursuing political advertising for the first time, seeking direct-sold ads for both political candidates and advocacy groups. [ more ]
Mission Local
1 month ago
Mission District

Uber, Lyft drivers rally at Mission Safeway to demand higher pay

Rideshare drivers protested unfair pay and conditions.
Advocacy groups mobilized rideshare drivers for protest. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
EU data protection

Apple reverses decision about blocking web apps on iPhones in the EU | TechCrunch

Apple reverses blocking of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) on iPhones in the EU.
PWAs can mimic native apps' functionalities without consuming excessive phone space. [ more ]
Mission Local
3 months ago
San Francisco

BigMoneySF: In 2024, political pressure groups play for all the marbles

The 2024 elections in San Francisco offer tech and real estate-backed advocacy groups the opportunity to solidify their power and remove progressive influence.
A network of public pressure groups, wealthy donors, and campaigns are working together to achieve their shared objectives of unseating progressives and implementing their own policies in the city. [ more ]
Itif
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

EU Should Not Allow Anti-Tech Organizations to Weaponize EU Laws to Protect Freeloaders

Advocacy groups in Europe are filing complaints against Meta and Google, claiming that their methods of monetization violate EU laws.
These groups are essentially demanding that online services provide access to their platforms even if users block ads and refuse to pay for an ad-free experience. [ more ]
Itif
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

EU Should Not Allow Anti-Tech Organizations to Weaponize EU Laws to Protect Freeloaders

Advocacy groups in Europe are filing complaints against Meta and Google, claiming that their methods of monetization violate EU laws.
These groups are essentially demanding that online services provide access to their platforms even if users block ads and refuse to pay for an ad-free experience. [ more ]
Itif
5 months ago
Digital life

EU Should Not Allow Anti-Tech Organizations to Weaponize EU Laws to Protect Freeloaders

Advocacy groups in Europe are filing complaints against Meta and Google, claiming that their methods of monetization violate EU laws.
These groups are essentially demanding that online services provide access to their platforms even if users block ads and refuse to pay for an ad-free experience. [ more ]
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