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Google voices its support for Oregon's proposed Right-to-Repair law

TechSpot

On Thursday, Google published a blog post endorsing a proposed law in Oregon that would force manufacturers to allow customers access to the tools and parts required to fix their devices. Lawmakers modeled the bill after legislation passed in other states like California and New York. Read Entire Article

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Facebook brings back news after Australian government amends upcoming law

The Verge

Facebook will restore news content to its platform in Australia after the government agreed to amend its proposed News Media Bargaining Code. News content will return to the platform “in the coming days,” Easton said. Facebook has committed to entering into good-faith negotiations with Australian news media”.

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Google, Facebook, and Twitter halt government data requests after new Hong Kong security law

The Verge

Google, Facebook, and Twitter are pausing the processing of data requests from the Hong Kong government as they review a new security law that went into effect on July 1st. Google put its pause into place as soon as the law took effect last Wednesday. “[W]hen

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EU proposals could give millions of gig workers employment rights

The Verge

The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has put forward a series of proposals that could lead to millions of gig workers across the bloc getting similar legal protections to traditional employees. The Commission’s proposals will now be debated by the European Parliament and Council.

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The NYPD is sending its controversial robot dog back to the pound

The Verge

The New York Police Department has canceled its trial of a robot dog made by US firm Boston Dynamics after receiving fierce criticism regarding the “dystopian” technology. The contract has been terminated and the dog will be returned,” a spokesperson for the NYPD told the New York Post.

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Delta Airlines wants competitors to share info about unruly passengers

The Verge

The FAA has issued more than $1 million in proposed fines, but the agency does not have the authority to conduct criminal prosecutions. The passengers in those incidents were referred to law enforcement and the FAA has proposed fines ranging from $29,000 to $45,000.

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Facebook will block Australian users and publishers from sharing news links in response to new bill

The Verge

Facebook has decided to block both Australian users and media companies from sharing links to news articles and related content on its main social network, following the country’s proposed landmark regulatory measure that would force tech giants to pay Australian news organizations for using their content.

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