Larry Magid: Age assurance is coming to the internetLarry Magid: Age assurance is coming to the internet. Tech companies, lawmakers, parents and the public increasingly agree that children need age-appropriate online protections.The Mercury News12d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeage assurance rollout
Google can be sued over AI Overview's falsehoods, court rulesA man who discovered false statements about himself by Google's AI Overview will be allowed to sue for defamation, a federal court has ruled.The Mercury News19d agoWhole story →Technology
Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet programIn June, the FCC announced it would be exploring changes to the E-Rate program.The Mercury News24d agoWhole story →TechnologyBuilde rate program review
Tate brothers must stay locked up during extradition fight, judge saysA federal judge in Miami has ruled that social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in custody as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom.The Mercury News26d agoWhole story →CultureTechnologytate extradition ruling
This House bill would enable parents to enforce screen time limits on their kids’ devicesIntroduced by California Rep. George Whitesides, the TOTAL Screen Time Act would help manage screen time limits across multiple devices simultaneously.The Mercury News2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyGeorge WhitesidesHR 9692total screen time act introduction