Digital Government
Verizon Claims FCC Is Not Reversing Net Neutrality Rules Two Days After FCC Chairman Suggests It Is
Although Verizon has publicly said it supports net neutrality rules, the company has also played a significant role in impeding the regulations.
Digital Government
Is the US Ready for Police Drones Outfitted With Tasers, Tear Gas and Lethal Weapons?
A new Connecticut bill would allow officers, not civilians, to use weaponized drones.
Emerging Tech
Space Tourism Companies Are Going to Write Their Own Safety Rules Because the US Government Can’t
The inaugural flights of these new ventures will be a leap into the unknown for the passengers.
Emerging Tech
To Dodge Regulators, Self-Driving Car Startup Released All Its Code for Free
What’s not available? The wealth of data necessary for the algorithms to actually function.
Cybersecurity
The Internet of Things Is Totally Unregulated, and That Might Have to Change
Experts have long warned of the imminent security problems with the so-called internet of things.
Digital Government
DOT Launches New Automated Transportation Technology Advisory Committee
The group will be tasked with informing federal policy making.
Emerging Tech
A New Era for the Automobile
In long-awaited federal guidelines on self-driving cars, officials hint at a new kind of DMV.
Emerging Tech
Video: How Do We Make Rules for Self-Driving Cars?
A trip to Google headquarters can hopefully provide some answers.
Digital Government
Feds Will Require $5 Registration Fee for Drones
Drone companies are expecting big sales for the holidays, but the government just gave them a lump of coal.
Emerging Tech
Getting a Drone for Christmas? You’ll Have to Register with FAA Eventually
As many as 1 million people could receive drones as gifts.
Digital Government
The US Government Wants to Register Drones. Here's Why It Should.
There are a lot of concerns about integrating drones into the national airspace.
Digital Government
FCC’s Plan to Regulate Online Streaming Faces Backlash
A top House Democrat opposes the agency’s plan to treat streaming video like cable television.
Digital Government
States Pass Drone Laws in Droves
These laws could potentially clash with future federal regulations.
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.
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.”
Digital Government
Beware Stricter Drone Laws
After a White House scare, could tougher regulations threaten Amazon's delivery dreams?
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.
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.
Digital Government