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Raw Story - Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Journalism

2 hours ago

Websites deceive users by deliberately hiding the extent of data collection and sharing

Websites use deceptive practices to hide personal data sharing, impacting consumer choice and privacy rights. [ more ]

Theregister

Feds' collab tools must be interoperable, encrypted - Wyden

Collaboration software in federal agencies must work together securely and be end-to-end encrypted if Senator Ron Wyden's legislation is enacted. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act Passed the House, Now it Should Pass the Senate

The Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives, protecting location data privacy, advocates for privacy rights, and closing a dangerous loophole. [ more ]

The Conversation

Websites deceive users by deliberately hiding the extent of data collection and sharing

Websites use deception to hide personal data sharing, impacting privacy rights [ more ]

TeachPrivacy

morePrivacy professionals

Webinar - Another Privacy Bill on Capitol Hill: The American Privacy Rights Act

The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) is a new comprehensive privacy law bill in the U.S. Congress.

Experts will discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and likelihood of passing the APRA in a webinar. [ more ]

Fox News

7 hours ago

Seven TikTok creators trash Biden over social media hypocrisy: 'Devastating for my small business'

TikTok creators criticize President Biden for potentially forcing TikTok's sale, impacting their careers and communities. [ more ]

TechCrunch

The impact of TikTok's ban in other countries could signal what's ahead for the U.S. | TechCrunch

The U.S. bill signed by President Biden could ban TikTok if not sold by ByteDance within a specified timeframe. [ more ]

WWD

TikTok Bill Is Now Law, as Reality of Potential Ban Sinks In

TikTok bill signed into law after swift Congressional process, giving app 9 months to find new American owners to stay in U.S. [ more ]

Axios

What happens now that Biden has signed the TikTok bill

The concern about TikTok centers on potential risks of Chinese companies sharing U.S. customer data with the government. [ more ]

WRAL.com

Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

Legislation passed to force TikTok's parent company to sell the platform, extending the deadline and blocking control of the algorithm. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

US Senate passes bill to force sale of TikTok, sending it to Biden

TikTok opposes legislation banning Chinese parent company ownership, citing infringement on free speech rights of millions. [ more ]

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PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

7 hours ago

Tennessee passes anti-trans bill to 'intimidate families of transgender youth'

New anti-trans bill in Tennessee restricts gender-affirming care for minors, representing an attack on LGBTQ+ community. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

21 hours ago

Tennessee passes first-of-its-kind law attacking trans kids

In Tennessee, lawmakers passed a bill targeting transgender youth under the guise of preventing non-existent kidnapping for gender-affirming care. [ more ]

Truthout

1 day ago

93% of Trans Teens Live in States That Have Proposed or Passed Anti-Trans Laws

Debates around anti-transgender laws significantly impact the mental well-being of transgender youth. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Over 90% of trans youth live in states pushing anti-trans legislation: report

Over 90% of transgender youth in the U.S. are affected by legislation restricting their rights. [ more ]

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qns.com

22 hours ago

How squatters' rights in New York were defanged through seven words added to state law | amNewYork

Clear distinction in New York law: squatters are not tenants, making it easier to remove them. [ more ]

New York Post

Gov. Hochul's waterfront commission is a win for New Yorkers

Gov. Kathy Hochul succeeded in establishing a New York-only mob-busting waterfront commission after the Jersey Governor disbanded the previous bistate panel, aiming to keep organized crime out of the Port of New York. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Liquor sales in movie theaters, to-go sales of cocktails included in New York budget agreement

New York is expanding access to alcohol by allowing movie theaters to sell liquor and continuing takeout cocktails sales from bars and restaurants. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Proposed legislation aims to prohibit new ICE contracts in New York State

Advocates urge for passage of Dignity Not Detention Act in NY to end state's involvement in immigration detention. [ more ]

BKReader

City Council Okays Body Armor for FDNY Emergency Workers

FDNY EMS to receive body armor and training for safety measures. [ more ]

Streetsblog

Reckless Rajkumar! Queens Pol and Adams Ally's Car Slapped with 10 Speeding Tix - Streetsblog New York City

Electric bikes were wrongly identified as a major threat on NYC streets by Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar.

Assembly Member Rajkumar has been repeatedly caught by speeding cameras, raising concerns about her road safety practices. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

1 day ago

JavaScript

Schumer Says Foreign Aid Victory Shows Congress Isn't Broken

Senator Schumer believes Congress isn't broken, just hindered by extreme elements that need to be sidelined for bipartisanship to prevail. [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

1 day ago

Iraq war veteran shares what he wants for his trans child in moving, powerful video

An Iraq War veteran supports his trans child and advocates for transgender rights, emphasizing the importance of love and acceptance. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Arizona governor vetoes bill seeking to erase trans folks from public life

Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) vetoed a bill that would erase transgender people from legal recognition in Arizona. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Law

04/16/2024

Transgender rights court rulings: Idaho law to take effect, Ohio & West Virginia rulings favor transgender rights, Kentucky avoids anti-LGBTQ+ laws. [ more ]

Truthout

Tennessee GOP-Sponsored Bill Requires Schools to Out Trans Students to Parents

Transgender children's well-being threatened by Tennessee bill. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Idaho passes law requiring teachers to misgender trans students

Educators prohibited from using preferred pronouns for transgender students in Idaho

Controversy surrounding Idaho's new laws redefining gender and restricting speech [ more ]

Kqed

JavaScript

Housing Out Of Reach For Many Young Parents In LA | KQED

Young parents in LA face challenges in finding affordable housing for families. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Gavin Newsom unveils bill to aid Arizonans seeking abortion care in California. Here's how

California proposes legislation to allow out-of-state doctors to perform abortions in response to Arizona's abortion ban. [ more ]

time.com

Governor Newsom wants to Let Arizona Doctors Provide Abortions in California

Arizona doctors may provide abortions in California amidst a near-total abortion ban in Arizona, showcasing the efforts to safeguard access to abortion services. [ more ]

Kqed

How Much California Students Pay For Abortion Pills Vary By Campus | KQED

California student health centers offer abortion pill at varying costs. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California lawmaker wants state to consider additional home insurance discounts for wildfire work

California lawmaker aims to expand insurance discounts for wildfire mitigation efforts. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

California spent $3.7 billion reducing wildfire fuel. Bill would make insurers factor that into coverage

Insurers in California are facing increased wildfire risks and costs, leading to restrictions in coverage. Senator Becker's bill aims to credit state and homeowner efforts in reducing wildfire vulnerability. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

TikTok ban signed into law by Biden, ByteDance has nine months to divest

The United States passed a national security package including a potential TikTok ban, giving ByteDance the choice to divest or face a platform ban. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

On TikTok, Resignation and Frustration After Potential Ban of App

Legislation passed to potentially ban TikTok in the US, sparking reactions from lawmakers and users. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

US banning TikTok? Your key questions answered

TikTok won't disappear immediately; ban gives time for sale. Users unlikely to face jail. Workarounds like VPNs may help circumvent ban. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Congress passes potential TikTok ban in foreign aid package. What it means for California

Congress passed legislation allowing potential nationwide TikTok ban if U.S. operations are not sold in nine months. [ more ]

Mashable

A TikTok ban would probably also take down CapCut, Lemon8, and more

The U.S. government is moving closer to banning TikTok, potentially affecting other foreign-based apps as well. [ more ]

WWD

6 days ago

TikTok Ban Is Now in View, As House Passes Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill mandating the sale of TikTok's parent company over national security concerns. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

NY, NJ Reps. Malliotakis, Gottheimer join forces to stop NYC's $15 congestion toll 'cash grab'

The bipartisan bill introduced aims to outlaw the controversial $15 congestion toll in Manhattan's business district. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, legislative leaders come to initial agreement on landmark housing deal

Preliminary housing deal reached in NY involving tenant protections and affordable housing initiatives. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Flaco Is Gone. For Some Fans, His Legacy Lives On in Ink.

The tattoo parlor in Brooklyn honored Flaco the owl by offering original designs at a discounted rate, with over a dozen people getting tattoos. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Tennessee Parents Question Whether Arming Teachers Is the Answer

Fear and uncertainty surround the debate over allowing teachers to carry concealed handguns in schools. [ more ]

time.com

Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill to Allow Armed Teachers, a Year After Deadly Nashville Shooting

Allowing some teachers to carry concealed handguns on school grounds without disclosure.

Protests erupted after Tennessee House Republicans passed a bill expanding gun access in response to a previous school shooting. [ more ]

Axios

Columbia University protests draw bipartisan rebukes from D.C. over alleged antisemitism

Calls for violence and intimidation against Jewish students are condemned by officials, with some Republicans calling for resignations and expulsions. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

A student sent a swastika to a Jewish California lawmaker's daughter. The response led to his new bill

Proposed bill allows suspension/expulsion for cyberbullying outside school; ACLU opposes for potential disproportionate impact on students of color. [ more ]

Kqed

Law

California Proposes Law to Allow Arizona Doctors to Perform Abortions Amid Ban | KQED

Conservative states limiting abortion rights while others protect them. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

Supreme Court Clears Way, for Now, for Idaho to Ban Transgender Treatment for Minors

The Supreme Court allowed a ban in Idaho on gender-affirming treatment for minors, indicating a willingness to engage in cultural issues. [ more ]

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time.com

Senate Passes TikTok Bill to Force Chinese Parent Company to Sell or Face U.S. Ban

The Senate passed legislation forcing TikTok's parent company to sell the platform, concerns over Chinese influence & importance for content creators [ more ]

Fast Company

What Colorado's new law means for brain wave privacy in the Neuralink era

Governor signed Colorado Privacy Act protecting brainwave data privacy, mirroring laws for fingerprints and facial recognition. Neurotechnology's rapid growth prompts urgent privacy measures in other states. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

TikTok says it will fight US ban or forced sale after bill passes

TikTok vows to fight US legislative actions targeting ban or forced sale in courts. [ more ]

Social Media Today

US Senate Looks to Advance TikTok Ban Proposal

The proposed bill aims to force Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok to American ownership to prevent U.S. user data from being accessed by the Chinese government. [ more ]

BBC News

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?

US lawmakers to vote on bill to force ByteDance to sell TikTok's US operations or face a ban, amid concerns over data privacy and US-China tensions. [ more ]

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www.mercurynews.com

TikTok digs in to fight US ban with 170 million users at stake

The U.S. government aims to shut down TikTok unless divested from ByteDance, leading to a potential legal battle and impacting other Chinese tech companies with U.S. ambitions. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Can AI image generators be policed to prevent explicit deepfakes of children?

AI-generated deepfakes used for sextortion fuel a cycle of abuse, posing challenges to legislation and policing amidst prevalence in AI image datasets. [ more ]

The Economic Times

Regulating AI Decision Making: Facing Headwinds from All Directions

Artificial intelligence bias regulation proposals encountering challenges from various sectors. [ more ]

IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

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 ]

Ars Technica

US lawmaker proposes a public database of all AI training material

AI companies may soon be required to disclose copyrighted works used in training datasets to ensure creators are aware and can seek credit or compensation. [ more ]

IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Schiff Introduces Bill to Mandate Disclosure of Copyrighted Content Used to Train GAI Models

Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act would establish a civil penalty for failing to disclose copyrighted works in training datasets.

The bill aims to address concerns over misappropriation of original works by requiring disclosure of use of copyrighted content in AI models. [ more ]

Futurism

moreArtificial intelligence

New Law Would Force AI Companies to Reveal Copyrighted Training Data

The Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act would require businesses to disclose copyrighted content in training data sets.

The bill has sparked a debate over fair use of copyrighted material in AI training data sets. [ more ]

Axios

ByteDance's web of apps could get tangled up in TikTok ban

The bill has broader implications beyond TikTok, extending to any app controlled by a company in a foreign adversary country. [ more ]

www.npr.org

TikTok ban expected to become law, but it's not so simple. What's next?

Legislation to force TikTok's parent company to divest or face a nationwide ban is expected to become law this week. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

EU parliament to back ban on forced labour with eye on China

Legislation to block imports from Xinjiang region with focus on forced labor. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Georgia: Riot police clear 'foreign agents' bill protesters DW 04/16/2024

Riot police cleared protests in Georgia against controversial NGO bill.

Georgian Dream party possesses legislative majority to pass bill without opposition support. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Lawmakers brawl as Georgian Parliament considers foreign agent' bill

Legislators in Georgia debate bill on foreign agents receiving overseas funds amidst tensions between pro-Western and pro-Russia factions. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Embattled Speaker Mike Johnson Touts Election Integrity' Bill as Trump Looms Over His Shoulder

New legislation proposed to require proof of citizenship to vote as a way to mitigate voter fraud and ensure election integrity. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Boris Johnson calls Rishi Sunak's smoking ban absolutely nuts'

Boris Johnson criticizes Rishi Sunak's smoking ban as 'absolutely nuts' at an event in Canada.

The proposed smoking ban by Sunak would gradually increase the legal age to buy tobacco products, facing criticism from within the Conservative party. [ more ]

WWD

What Brands Need to Know About the Proposed TikTok Ban - and How to Deal With It

TikTok's political crisis could prompt brands, marketers, and creators to reassess reliance on the platform. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

6 days ago

House votes for possible TikTok ban in US, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon

The House passed legislation to ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese owner doesn't sell its stake within a year. [ more ]

Fast Company

The TikTok ban misses the big picture: America's social media literary problem

Proposed legislation in the U.S. aims to force ByteDance to sell TikTok's American holdings to a U.S. company due to national security concerns. [ more ]

Engadget

The Morning After: The bill to ban TikTok is barreling ahead.

Divestment period extended for TikTok bill to gain Senate support. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Congress Ramps Up the Pressure on TikTok

Efforts to divest TikTok gaining steam in Congress due to legislative maneuver by Speaker Mike Johnson. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Amid the fentanyl epidemic, California bill aims to create more drug-free homeless housing

Providing housing without enforcing sobriety may increase risk of relapse for residents trying to maintain sobriety. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

Why Snap Stock Soared Nearly 5% Higher on Wednesday | The Motley Fool

Investors view legislative efforts against TikTok as a positive for Snap. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

TikTok Bill Is Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel

House pushes for TikTok sale or ban in the US with extended deadline option. [ more ]

Kqed

Healthcare

Why Nearly 50 California Hospitals Were Forced to End Maternity Ward Services | KQED

Maternity wards in California are closing due to various reasons like labor shortages, increasing costs, and declining birth rates. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Angela Rayner facing multiple' allegations say police as Rwanda bill to pass - live

Greater Manchester Police investigating Angela Rayner for potential electoral law offences and tax matters related to the sale of her former council house. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

How did my MP vote on the smoking bill?

Britain is proposing legislation to ban tobacco sales to those born after 2009, aiming for a smoke-free generation. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

What is a deepfake and why does the government want to make them illegal?

Creation of sexually explicit deepfakes to be criminal offense under new legislation. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Watch live: MPs discuss and vote on landmark bill to create smokefree generation

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to prohibit tobacco sales to individuals born after 1 January 2009 and restrict vape sales, with opposition from within the Conservative party. [ more ]

Truthout

Florida Reproductive Rights Advocates Kick Off Abortion Ballot Measure Campaign

Supporters in Orlando kick off 'Yes on 4' campaign for a ballot measure outlawing pre-viability abortion bans. [ more ]

Truthout

TN Senate Passes Bill Criminalizing People Who Help Trans Youth Access Care

The Tennessee Senate approved a bill criminalizing assistance for transgender youth accessing gender-affirming care without parental consent. [ more ]

Axios

Biden administration approves new background check rules for firearms sales

The Biden administration approved the largest expansion of background checks for gun purchases in decades

The rule aims to close loopholes by requiring sellers to register as licensed firearms dealers and conduct background checks. [ more ]

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www.scientificamerican.com

Black Lives Matter

Locs Represent Resistance for Black People in the U.S. That's Why They Are under Fire

The battle for Black individuals' hair autonomy continues with discrimination in schools, leading to legislative fights like the CROWN Act across multiple states. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

AI-generated child pornography is circulating. This California prosecutor wants to make it illegal.

California aims to change state law to protect children from AI-generated child pornography. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Airbnb rentals could be harder to come by in Hawaii. Here's why and when that might happen

Hawaii lawmakers aim to phase out short-term rentals to address the housing crisis. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California lawmakers condemn racist letter opposing maternal mortality bill

California lawmakers condemn racist letter opposing Black maternal health bill. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California lawmakers to vote on $17 billion in budget fixes. How they would impact the deficit

California lawmakers are voting on a bill with $17 billion in budget fixes to address a projected deficit before negotiations for the upcoming fiscal year.

The bill includes $3.6 billion in cuts, $5.2 billion in revenue and borrowing, $5.2 billion in delays and deferrals, and $3.4 billion in cost shifts from the general fund. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

A California bill could lead to lower home insurance costs. Here's why companies hate it.

Insurance companies in California may have to consider wildfire prevention efforts in home coverage pricing.

Senate Bill 1060 proposed by Sen. Josh Becker aims to include vegetation management and home protection in determining risk. [ more ]

New York Post

Key senator wants vote on TikTok sale-or-ban bill 'sooner as opposed to later'

Senator Cantwell aims for timely vote on bipartisan TikTok bill, mulling changes to ensure effectiveness. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Brooklyn council member introduces slate of bills to protect tenants after residential fires * Brooklyn Paper

Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez introduced bills to protect tenants after a high rate of residential fires hit close to home. [ more ]

Deadline

Google Shutting Down Some California Access To News Sites As A Test Of Proposed Legislation's Effects

Google is testing removing California news websites due to a potential law requiring payment for content linking. [ more ]

Action News Jax

Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users

Google is removing California news websites from search results as a test to push back against a potential law requiring payment for linking to content. [ more ]

Aol

Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users

Google tests removing California news sites from search results as a response to potential legislation requiring payment for news linking. [ more ]

WPXI

Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users

Google is removing California news sites from search results in response to proposed payment laws. [ more ]

The Seattle Times

Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users

Google is testing the removal of California news websites from search results to oppose a bill requiring payment for linking to content. [ more ]

San Diego Union-Tribune

Opinion: Google's attempt to intimidate newspapers shows need for state legislation it opposes

Google's attempt to remove news links in California is to avoid paying for news content, affecting the revenue and survival of news publishers. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Google blocks California news in response to bill that would force tech giant to pay

Google restricted California news access in response to bill mandating payment to publishers. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine passes controversial bill to broaden civilian mobilisation in attempt to boost military

Ukraine's parliament passed a bill changing rules on civilian military mobilization to address manpower issues.

Legislation crucial for Ukraine to combat better-armed foe; demobilization date for frontline soldiers scrapped. [ more ]

Theregister

Bill would require AIs to reveal copyrighted training data

AI training disclosure required for copyrighted works

Bill introduces penalties for noncompliance and retroactive application [ more ]

Nextgov.com