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Facebook and Google Accused Of Using ‘Dark Patterns’ To Manipulate Users By Matt Binder, MASHABLE June 28, 2018 https://mashable.com/2018/06/28/facebook-google-privacy-gdpr-deceived-by-design/#DAjrsld6gmqt Are Google and…
Jun 28, 2018Facebook, Google Privacy Settings Trick Consumers Into Giving Up Data, Consumer Groups Allege More than 30 groups took action against the tech…
Jun 28, 2018‘Consumer Reports’: Facebook ‘Nudges’ Users Toward Maximum Data Collection Calls for new FTC investigation By John Eggerton, MULTICHANNEL NEWS June 27, 2018…
Jun 27, 2018Consumer Groups Urge FTC To Probe Google, Facebook Data-Consent Tactics By Ali Breland, THE HILL June 27, 2018 http://thehill.com/policy/technology/394415-consumer-advocacy-groups-urge-ftc-to-investigate-google-facebook-on-data Eight consumer advocacy…
Jun 27, 2018Google And Facebook Push Users To Cede Privacy, Advocates Say By Wendy Davis, MEDIAPOST RAW June 27, 2018 https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/321424/google-and-facebook-push-intrusive-settings-on-use.html Google and Facebook…
Jun 27, 2018California Privacy Bill Clears Senate Committee By Wendy Davis, MEDIAPOST DIGITAL NEWS DAILY June 26, 2018 https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/321367/california-privacy-bill-clears-senate-committee.html California lawmakers on Tuesday advanced…
Jun 26, 2018Google and Facebook Are Quietly Fighting California’s Privacy Rights Initiative, Emails Reveal By Lee Fang, THE INTERCEPT June 26, 2018 Google and…
Jun 26, 2018Privacy In California: Ballot Measure Qualifies, Bill Advances By Levi Sumagaysay, SILICON BEAT – MERCURY NEWS June 26, 2018 Privacy in California:…
Jun 26, 2018California Wave: Data Privacy Bill Moves Up Despite Tech Kickback By Lindsay France, IVN.COM June 26, 2018 https://ivn.us/2018/06/26/california-wave-data-privacy-bill-passes-despite-corporate-kickback/ In a 5-0 vote,…
Jun 26, 2018CA Gas Tax Repeal Could Leave LA Road Repair Projects In Limbo By Amy Powell, KABC TV-7 EYEWITNESS NEWS June 26, 2018…
Jun 26, 2018Why Coal Is A Big Part Of the Debate Over California Moving Into A Regional Power Grid By Rob Nikolewski, LOS ANGELES…
Jun 26, 2018Robomart Plans To Pilot Its Driverless Store On Wheels This Fall By Khari Johnson, VENTURE BEAT June 25, 2018 Robomart plans to…
Jun 25, 2018Uber Seeking Patent On Artificial Intelligence Technology To Identify Drunk Riders By Kay Greene, TECH NEWS OBSERVER June 24, 2018 http://technewsobserver.com/2018/06/24/uber-seeking-patent-on-artificial-intelligence-technology-to-identify-drunk-riders/ Uber…
Jun 24, 2018Senate Committee Passes Bill That Would Make State More Dependent On Dirty Energy By Dan Bacher, INDY BAY June 23, 2018 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/06/23/18815906.php…
Jun 23, 2018California Lawmakers Debate Creating Regional Electric Grid By Jonathan Cooper, ASSOCIATED PRESS June 20, 2018 https://apnews.com/f61b61e81dd845919e9ee75aa880bb59 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A contentious…
Jun 20, 2018California’s Controversial Energy-Grid Bill Advances By Martin Macias, Jr., COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE June 19, 2018 California’s Controversial Energy-Grid Bill Advances LOS ANGELES…
Jun 19, 2018Assembly Bill To Create A Multi-State Electric Grid Moves Forward By Kevin Smith, SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE June 18, 2018 Assembly bill…
Jun 18, 2018Uber Wants A Patent To Tell If You Drink And Ride By Rachel Siegel, THE WASHINGTON POST June 12, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2018/06/12/uber-wants-a-patent-to-tell-if-you-drink-and-ride/ Ever…
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