Emerging Tech

House Talks 'Internet of Things,' Data Privacy

Representatives discussed how data could be both useful to consumers -- and also a potentially risky asset.

  • By Mohana Ravindranath
Cybersecurity

John Oliver Slams Revenge Porn As Federal Legislation Nears

“The Internet is an incredible tool,” the HBO host said said. “But like most tools, it can be used as a weapon.”

  • By Dustin Volz, National Journal
Digital Government

Beware Stricter Drone Laws

After a White House scare, could tougher regulations threaten Amazon's delivery dreams?

  • By Russell Berman, The Atlantic
Digital Government

After Drone Crashes in its Backyard, White House Calls for New Regulations

The president directed federal agencies to release rules for commercial drone use.

  • By Kaveh Waddell, National Journal
Digital Government

Does the US Government Really Want to Get into the Broadband Business?

President Obama has proposed eliminating rules in 19 states that prohibit cities from building out their own public broadband networks.

  • By Tim Fernholz, Quartz
Digital Government

Regulations Meant for the Rotary Phone Still Govern the Internet

Virtually all corners of the Internet ecosystem are affected.

  • By Jonathan Spalter, Quartz
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