Federal Judge Blocks Utah's VPN CrackdownThe judge temporarily blocked the rule after finding it likely unconstitutional.Gizmodo9d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeutah age verification law ruling
California Lawmakers Passed a Bill Fining Platforms $50,000 for Every Teen Shown an Addictive FeedCalifornia lawmakers have sent AB 1709 to Governor Gavin Newsom, a bill that would require major platforms to disable personalized feeds, autoplay, and off-hours notifications for users under 16, with penalties of up to $50,000 per affected minor for knowing violations.Gizmodo14d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia online regulation bill
It's Not a Bug, It's the DefaultThe Federal Trade Commission has confirmed that companies routinely use personal data to set individualized prices for online consumers, with pricing signals drawn from location, browsing history, device information, and credit background.Gizmodo15d agoWhole story →CommerceTechnologyftc personalized pricing study
