DOGE's Misplaced War on Software Licenses
Wired
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
DOGE claims that a government agency has nearly three times as many software licenses as employees. Experts say there are plenty of good reasons for that.
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Inside the booming edibles economy
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 19, 2025
Cozzolino and his team cultivated organic hemp and marijuana, produced its own low-dose gummies with natural organic ingredients, and sold the product to licensed dispensaries. He let go of his cannabis licenses, downsized his facilities, and within 60 days built a website where he could sell directly to customers.
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US to ban sale of hacking tools to authoritarian governments, including China and Russia
TechSpot
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The Commerce Department writes that the export of cybersecurity items to countries of national security or weapons of mass destruction concern will require a license from the department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Countries subject to a US arms embargo and those deemed by the US to have a.
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Ukraine’s vast mineral reserves are key to ceasefire talks with the U.S. Here’s what to know
Fast Company Tech
MARCH 13, 2025
The initial announcement from Ukraines government stated that critical minerals would also offset the cost of American assistance, but that line was removed from the joint statement. is so interested Critical minerals are defined as resources that are essential to economic or national security and subject to supply risks. Why the U.S.
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How you can help save declining butterflies
Fast Company Tech
MARCH 13, 2025
But while national and international efforts are needed to address the crisis, you can also take small actions that can have quick benefits, starting in your own backyard. The law mandates that the government maintain habitat for listed species. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
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Americans' Urge to Help Overcomes Lock Down Limitations
VisionLink
APRIL 9, 2020
In the face of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster (NVOAD), Visionlink’s Disaster Technologies Division and Sterling Volunteers are partnering in a public-private pro bono effort to help state governments and non-profit agencies mobilize the desire of Americans to provide help from a safe distance. “The
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The music industry has taken another step toward a legal fight with Twitch
The Verge
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Amazon received a “blistering” letter last Thursday about copyright infringement and Twitch’s nonexistent licensing deals with major music rights holders, Variety reports. The document accuses Twitch of allowing streamers to play copyrighted music without getting the proper licensing to do so.
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Our WIPO Statement on the Treaty for Access for People with Disabilities
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 16, 2011
For example, all residents with the qualifying disabilities in Australia, Denmark and Qatar, to pick just three examples, now have free access to Bookshare thanks to our joint efforts with local and national disability groups in these countries. We would like to see a global norm comparable to the system that has worked so well in the U.S.
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Smile Identity expands African footprint with acquisition of Appruve to strengthen ID verification services
TechCrunch
APRIL 26, 2023
On the other hand, Appruve, which provides an API that verifies user identity, fraud detection and digital documentation, primarily focuses on new datasets that enable or complement traditional government data such as international passports and national IDs. We want to add that depth in more markets, and Appruve gives some of that.”
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Google’s Wing warns new drone laws ‘may have unintended consequences’ for privacy
The Verge
JANUARY 1, 2021
Most proponents of Remote ID technology, including Wing, like to explain that it’s merely a “license plate” for the skies, perhaps nothing more intrusive than you’d already have on your car. But the thing about license plates is, traditionally, you have to be within eyeshot to see them. Image: Wing.
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Visit to Qatar
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 1, 2010
The government of Qatar hosted the conference, and underwrote travel and accommodation. that makes Bookshare possible) and open licensing terms, so that people who the market will fail to address get the benefits of our incredibly rich and expanding knowledge base. I’m on the plane heading back to the U.S.
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Facebook strikes News Corp deal to license news from Australian media outlets
The Verge
MARCH 15, 2021
Facebook last month shut off the ability for Australian users and media organizations to share news links in the country , and now it seems the company’s extraordinary measure has resulted in a compromise for the most interested parties as media giant News Corp has struck a licensing deal with the social network. In addition to news.com.au
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US sanctions a Chinese facial recognition company with Silicon Valley funding
The Verge
JULY 9, 2021
Today the Commerce Department added it to its Entity List , which restricts US companies from doing business with listed firms without a special license. It has also gained international bragging rights through the US National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Face Recognition Vendor Test.
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Without sustainable practices, orbital debris will hinder space’s gold rush
TechCrunch
MARCH 2, 2022
The on-orbit servicing market must be driven by national space policies and international standards that directly support satellite servicing. National regulatory policies are struggling to keep pace with the advancement of technology, the growth of the satellite population, and the development of new activities in orbit.
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Spain’s ten-year plan to put startups in the economic driving seat
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Spain is preparing to push forward with pro-startup legislation, having recently unveiled a big and bold transformation plan with the headline goal, by 2030, of turning the country into ‘Spain Entrepreneurial Nation’, as the slightly clumsy English translation has it. opens in a new window) license. So that’s our job.”
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Addressing the importance of data and visualization skills in health and healthcare fields
Tableau
JANUARY 26, 2022
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “Data visualization is becoming an increasingly common method of presenting large and complex data sets, but the principles of visual communication are not widely understood or practiced.” We also need data governance and standards. Request an individual instructor license.
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Nvidia’s Arm acquisition undergoes more scrutiny by the UK government
The Verge
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
A notice on the UK government’s website confirms that Nadine Dorries, the UK’s Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport, ordered the CMA to launch a Phase 2 investigation. Arm was bought out by the Japanese company SoftBank in 2016 in a deal valued at $31 billion.
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Addressing the importance of data and visualization skills in health and healthcare fields
Tableau
JANUARY 26, 2022
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “Data visualization is becoming an increasingly common method of presenting large and complex data sets, but the principles of visual communication are not widely understood or practiced.” We also need data governance and standards. Request an individual instructor license.
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‘Nvidia controlling Arm could create real problems,’ UK regulator concludes
The Verge
AUGUST 20, 2021
While the CMA notes that Nvidia offered to “ensure an open licensing regime, based on equal access and interoperability,” the regulator suggested that it doesn’t believe that would be enough. National security was also a potential concern. National security was also a potential concern.
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Waymo pulls back the curtain on 6.1 million miles of self-driving car data in Phoenix
The Verge
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Waymo claims this is the first time that any autonomous vehicle company has released a detailed overview of its safety methodologies, including vehicle crash data, when not required by a government entity. The company says this represents “over 500 years of driving for the average licensed US driver”.
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New US rules on spyware exports try to limit surveillance tech like Pegasus
The Verge
OCTOBER 22, 2021
The Commerce Department outlined the change in a press release on Wednesday, which requires US companies to have a license in order to sell spyware and other hacking software to countries “of national security or weapons of mass destruction concern.”. The rule is complex and purposefully so.
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FCC requires new on-air disclosures for foreign-backed broadcasts
The Verge
MARCH 15, 2022
On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission rolled out new rules requiring broadcasters to disclose when foreign governments lease time on their airwaves, an issue that has become more urgent following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “In While foreign governments can purchase airwave time, they cannot directly hold a broadcasting license.
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Airbnb is suing New Orleans over regulatory ‘regime’
Fast Company Tech
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
” “It is the government’s job to enforce its laws, not Airbnb’s,” the lawsuit said. An abundance of illegal Airbnb listings There are currently about 1,350 non-commercial short-term rental properties with legal licenses, according to City of New Orleans data. Census data.
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African healthtech startups in the supply chain segment show rapid growth, spurring a $7M investment initiative
TechCrunch
JUNE 22, 2022
But Salient notes in its report that regulatory frameworks governing this space, especially e-pharmacy activities, have evolved since last year. The report says all regulations currently require online pharmacies to have a licensed physical location under the control of a licensed pharmacist.
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China calls on the Netherlands to uphold market principles amid new Dutch export controls on chip-making equipment
TechNode
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
6, the Dutch government said it would expand export licensing requirements for ASML’s 1970i and 1980i DUV (deep ultraviolet) immersion lithography tools.
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MARA raises $23M from Coinbase Ventures and FTX to build Africa’s portal to the crypto economy
TechCrunch
MAY 11, 2022
As a “legalized exchange,” MARA plans to teach governments and provide support on KYC and AML best practices. “The government is working through multi-year multi-step processes that will allow them to address infrastructure issues. .
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Alexandra Rampy, Guest Post: The Cool Factor About Mobile
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 12, 2009
Objective : Get the word out about National HIV Testing Day. Organization(s) : mGive & Keep A Child Alive, mGive & the Washington Nationals, The MLB and the Children’s National Medical Center, mGive & The All-Star Game, Stand Up for Cancer, and Make a Wish Foundation. Cool Factor : Government Goes Mobile.
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90 A Social Publishing Strategy by John Gautam, Pratham Books
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 3, 2010
That said, there are wonderful organizations working with State Governments to improve literacy and reading levels across the country such as Pratham and the Akshara Foundation and much progress has been made. Also, for our Creative Commons licensed books to be remixed/repurposed by the community in whatever way they wish to.
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8 cannabis investors share their outlook on the European market in H1 2022
TechCrunch
APRIL 13, 2022
Germany’s government created quite a buzz when it announced that recreational cannabis would be legalized during the current term. This means that you can produce cannabis, for example, in Portugal, and sell to any EU country as long as you have export/import licenses. It’s too soon to say. Unlike the U.S.,
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Tokyo-based Luup to more than double shared e-scooters, e-bikes
TechCrunch
APRIL 13, 2022
Currently, e-scooter riders are required to carry a driver’s license and restrict the maximum speed to 15kph. In March, a bill amendment to the Road Traffic Act was submitted to Japan’s parliament, the National Diet, to allow e-scooter users to ride at a maximum top speed of 20 kilometers per hour without a license, Okai said.
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How the Target boycott is causing a beef between Black-owned businesses and consumers
Fast Company Tech
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Most of the nations biggest household brands didnt begin to take African American consumers seriously until after World War II. In a market governed by the law of supply and demand, Black consumers benefit from increased competition. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
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Maserati, Alfa Romeo reportedly consider using EV platform from China’s Chery
TechNode
APRIL 16, 2024
Stellantis-brands Maserati and Alfa Romeo are among the potential partners to Chinas Chery Auto in order to acquire advanced Chinese electric vehicle platform technology for their upcoming battery cars, a person with knowledge of the matter told National Business Daily, without revealing further details.
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Stability AI, the startup behind Stable Diffusion, raises $101M
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Nobody has any voting rights except our employees — no billionaires, big funds, governments or anyone else with control of the company or the communities we support. We’re completely independent,” Mostaque told TechCrunch in a previous interview. “We We plan to use our compute to accelerate open source, foundational AI.”.
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Facebook ads made News Feeds in Georgia more partisan and less informative
The Verge
JANUARY 5, 2021
The report highlights a $25,000 ad buy from incumbent Senator David Perdue claiming his opponent, Jon Ossoff, “is China-bought and would provide our adversaries with just another way to threaten our national security.”.
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Due diligence before you donate
ASU Lodestar Center
MARCH 27, 2013
If you're most concerned about national and global issues, like worldwide hunger or cancer, look for nonprofits that are equipped for such a large challenge. Nursing@Georgetown, a master in nursing degree program, as well as a contributor to the Nursing License Map. This can benefit the organization as much as it helps donors.
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Ghanaian agtech Farmerline to use new funding to strengthen its infrastructure, help farmers create wealth
TechCrunch
APRIL 25, 2022
Moreover, through third party licensing for Mergdata — which is now used by 180 clients including governments, non-governmental organizations and agri-companies to ensure transparency in their supply chain and traceability — the agtech has digitized over 1 million farmers in 26 countries across the globe.
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Mexico’s cultural appropriation ban is off to a messy start
The Verge
FEBRUARY 12, 2022
It recognizes the collective right to intellectual property of these communities, calls for the creation of a National Registry of Cultural Heritage, and allows the government to prosecute theft of a cultural work. Cultural works are continually being recreated and revised.
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Shein relaunches in India, is this a signal of India’s shift in digital diplomacy?
TechNode
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Reliance Retail, the largest retailer in India in terms of revenue, entered into a long-term licensing agreement with Shein, where Shein will only provide technical support for its operations in India, and Reliance will pay a licensing fee for use of the brand.
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Identitypass, an identity verification API for Africa, raises $2.8M seed funding
TechCrunch
MAY 11, 2022
” Next, Identitypass approached various agencies and authorities countrywide to get licenses and certifications needed for authorizing checks across a full spectrum of verification points. It launched with one data point in January 2020. ” Identitypass has processed more than 1 million unique verifications since launch.
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How The Nature Conservancy’s Work in the Cumberland Forest Supports Jobs & Climate Mitigation
Saleforce Nonprofit
JULY 2, 2021
Perhaps not as well known as Yellowstone or Yosemite, public lands like the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Jefferson National Forest, and the Clinch River State Park sit within a globally significant biodiversity hotspot, home to more than 100 species of Greatest Conservation Need. Cameron Davidson; May 2019.
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The good and the bad in the government’s case against Facebook
The Verge
DECEMBER 10, 2020
The government argues that social networks supported by digital advertising are part of a defined market, that Facebook acquired Instagram and WhatsApp to eliminate competition in this market, and that it also restricted access to its developer platform to harm competitors. And I’m glad the government took this case.
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Kenya cracks down on digital lenders over data privacy issues
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Digital lenders that share personal data of loan defaulters, with third parties, risk license withdrawal in Kenya after lawmakers added a clause – granting the banking regulator the mandate to revoke permits of operators who breach customer confidentiality – to the new law passed by the country’s National Assembly. .
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Vibrant Planet raises $17M seed round to grow forest restoration SaaS
TechCrunch
JUNE 23, 2022
The company sells Land Tender via per-seat licenses aimed primarily at land managers who work for federal agencies — think Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and so on — as well as stakeholders who have interests in the lands they oversee.
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“We are going to create the best environment for startups in Europe”
TechCrunch
JANUARY 26, 2022
Spain’s government is gearing up to pass the country’s first ever startup law. TechCrunch caught up with the high commissioner for Spain Entrepreneurial Nation, Francisco Polo, for an update on what’s been agreed in the draft text of the startup law — and to get his views on some of the early feedback from the ecosystem.
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