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The energy demands of bitcoin mining have sparked controversy in a state that once welcomed those companies with open arms. Powered by WPeMatico
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Read MoreEurope’s Digital Markets Act Is Breaking Open the Empires of Big Tech
Tech giants have to comply with a new EU law that is set to change the internet. It aims to force open the biggest platforms to encourage competition and give users more choice in their digital lives. Powered by WPeMatico
Read More5 Years After San Francisco Banned Face Recognition, Voters Ask for More Surveillance
On Tuesday the country’s techiest city backed a ballot proposition that tapped into concerns about crime, giving the police more freedom to use drones and other surveillance technology. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreInside Registered Agents Inc., the Shadowy Firm Pushing the Limits of Business Privacy
Registered Agents Inc. has for years allowed businesses to register under a cloak of anonymity. A WIRED investigation reveals that its secretive founder has taken the practice to an extreme. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreGoogle Is Finally Trying to Kill AI Clickbait
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With Meta’s updated 2FA process, the company now automatically trusts devices you often use. Powered by WPeMatico
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