Tech Policy & Law

Trump just authorized private security firms to hack overseas criminals — but researchers warn the incentives are dangerously wrong

Trump administration authorizes private firms to conduct offensive cyberattacks on foreign criminals. Security experts warn…

Judge Donato orders Google to stop blocking rival app stores on Android—’That is not acceptable’

Federal judge James Donato orders Google to make it easier for Android users to install…

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Trump’s FCC just threatened ABC’s license — but Disney has a 1996 law protecting it

The FCC threatened ABC's broadcast license, but a 30-year-old legal loophole may shield Disney from revocation. Here's how.

RightsCon, Africa’s largest digital rights conference, suddenly canceled by Zambia’s government this week

Zambia's government abruptly postponed RightsCon, Africa's largest digital rights conference, citing vague 'thematic issues.' What it means for tech activism.

Section 230 repeal would destroy the Open Social Web — giving Big Tech exactly what it wants in April 2026

Killing Section 230 would hand victory to Big Tech monopolies and destroy decentralized social media platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky…

SmugMug CEO warns Section 230 repeal would bankrupt platforms and delay wedding photos weeks

SmugMug's Ben MacAskill explains why killing Section 230 would force platforms to pre-screen millions of uploads daily, bankrupting small tech…