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Category: Policy
AI haters build tarpits to trap and trick AI scrapers that ignore robots.txt
Making AI crawlers squirm Attackers explain how an anti-spam defense became an AI weapon. Last summer, Anthropic inspired backlash when […]
Senator Ted Cruz is trying to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolchildren
Ted Cruz vs. Wi-Fi hotspots Cruz: Hotspot lending could “censor kids’ exposure to conservative viewpoints.” Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted […]
Google goes gaga over the Gulf of Mexico
Well, that didn’t take long. Google Maps, the most popular mapping software in the world, said on Monday evening that […]
FCC chair helps ISPs and landlords make deals that renters can’t escape
Lobby groups thank new FCC chair Housing industry lobby groups praised Carr in a press release issued by the National […]
Trump may leave TikTok’s algorithm under ByteDance’s control
Everything insiders are saying about Trump’s plan to save TikTok. It was apparently a busy weekend for key players involved […]
Couple allegedly tricked AI investors into funding wedding, houses
To further the alleged scheme, he “often described non-existent revenue, inflated cash balances,” and “otherwise exaggerated customer relationships,” the US […]
ISP failed to comply with New York’s $15 broadband law—until Ars got involved
New York’s affordable broadband law Optimum wasn’t ready to comply with law, rejected low-income man’s request twice. Credit: Getty Images […]
All federal agencies ordered to terminate remote work—ideally within 30 days
Exceptions may be granted Ezell’s memo expanded criticism of the Biden administration’s approach to remote work, suggesting that it enabled […]
Trump can save TikTok without forcing a sale, ByteDance board member claims
TikTok owner ByteDance is reportedly still searching for non-sale options to stay in the US after the Supreme Court upheld […]
