Author: cmackenzie

On Thursday evening, the White House released a statement to Politico regarding U.S. and E.U. tech regulation proposals, saying, “We are supportive of bipartisan progress being made in Congress on these issues. The United States shares the concerns and policy objectives that the European Union seeks to address. Even as we engage on concerns we have about… Continue reading Reaction to White House Statement on U.S. and E.U. Tech Legislation

On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a markup of the Open App Markets Act, legislation that would mandate that Apple allow the installation of unvetted “sideloaded” apps on iPhones. Democratic Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla both used the markup to raise serious concerns about the legislation, including the bill’s scope, cybersecurity threats posed to… Continue reading During Markup, Dems Raise Concerns About App Store Bill

On Wednesday, the House Committee on Transportation held a hearing on autonomous vehicles, with both lawmakers and witnesses highlighting the safety benefits that AVs promise for U.S. roads. The hearing came only one day after the U.S. Department of Transportation released new data showing a 12 percent increase in traffic fatalities in 2021. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that… Continue reading Congress Holds Autonomous Vehicles Hearing

On Thursday, the Senate will hold a hearing marking up the Open Apps Market Act (S. 2710), legislation that would mandate that Apple allow the installation of unvetted “sideloaded” apps on iPhones.  “By mandating sideloading, this bill would guarantee iPhone access to the worst apps out there – both security threats and hate speech services,” … Continue reading The Open Apps Market Act Endangers Consumers and Protects Misinformation