Protocolflipped into PoliticsU.S. Politics Billionaire effect: Did Paul Allen’s death just hit Washington’s education budget? Protocol - Lauren Hepler The famously low-tax state is being very quiet about a $300 million spike in estate tax revenue after the billionaire Microsoft co-founder's …
Protocolflipped into Protocol StoriesSurveillance That facial recognition moratorium may not be much of a ban at all Protocol - Andrea Peterson Experts warn that it could unintentionally encourage the continued expansion of the technology. When is a ban not a ban? When it might unintentionally …
Protocolflipped into PowerEmerging Technology The ransomware dilemma: To pay or not to pay? Protocol - Adam Janofsky Ransomware victims face a "devil's bargain" over paying demands. Ransomware victims often find themselves in what feels like an impossible position: …
Protocolflipped into PowerEmerging Technology Why cord-cutting more than doubled in 2019 Protocol - Janko Roettgers Skinny bundles, once seen as the industry's savior, aren't immune to subscriber defections. Last year was another rough year for the pay-TV …
Protocolflipped into Protocol StoriesTechnology What businesses lose if China wins the 5G "race" Protocol - Kevin McAllister Some say it would shoot innovation in the foot while others argue the competition matters more than the winner. The "race to 5G" is ultimately much …
Protocolflipped into Protocol StoriesTechnology Protocol Source Code: A war of words over 26 words Protocol - David Pierce Good morning! This Thursday, the heavily debated future of Section 230, what you need to know about the next Android, and a duo of Twitter spies. Pete …
Protocolflipped into Protocol StoriesTechnology ‘Gaslighting’ at Google: Ex-Googler speaks out on discrimination investigation Protocol - Biz Carson In an interview, a former Google employee speaks out about allegations of sexual misconduct and discrimation at the company. Chelsey Glasson, the …
Protocolflipped into PoliticsU.S. Politics Trump administration sides with Oracle in clash with Google Protocol - Levi Sumagaysay The filing came on the same day Oracle founder Larry Ellison was to host a fundraiser for President Trump. But the timing appeared to be coincidental. …
Protocolflipped into Protocol StoriesU.S. Politics ‘The world Section 230 built’: Strong words and no consensus at fiery DOJ debate Protocol - Issie Lapowsky At the Department of Justice's first workshop about Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, there were no easy answers. The tension inside the …
Protocolflipped into PoliticsU.S. Politics 5 takeaways from the EU’s new AI and data regulation plans Protocol - Andrea Peterson Europe wants in on AI — at least the good parts. The European Union has new ideas about how it could try to keep up with America and China on AI — and …
Protocolflipped into Protocol StoriesU.S. Politics Health startups anxiously await new data-sharing rules Protocol - Biz Carson The fight over proposed medical data rules pits privacy against startups, but the startup community sees it differently. Jay Desai's healthtech …
Protocolflipped into Protocol Stories To win the grocery delivery wars, companies may need to stay small Protocol - Sara Harrison Good Eggs is keeping to the West Coast and looking for a big payoff. "Marissa" doesn't exist, but she's trying hard to have it all. She's a …
Protocolflipped into Protocol Stories Protocol Source Code: The EU sets the AI agenda Protocol - David Pierce Good morning! This Wednesday Kickstarter formed a union, the EU is making rules on AI, and SpaceX is almost ready to take you on a ride. Uber …
Protocolflipped into PoliticsU.S. Politics Nevada Dems seek volunteer tech support for their caucus Protocol - Issie Lapowsky Do you know how to use Google Forms and iPads? The Nevada Democrats could use your help. Democrats desperately want to avoid another Iowa — that is, …
Protocolflipped into PeopleTechnology What can Jeff Bezos do for the planet with $10 billion? Protocol - Maddie Stone A look at how Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund can help the planet — and where it falls short. In a move that permanently raises the bar for planetary …
Protocolflipped into Protocol StoriesTechnology Could historic Kickstarter union vote unleash domino effect in tech? Protocol - Lauren Hepler After a narrow vote, activist employees set their sights on the rest of an industry built on an individualist ethos. Now that the tech industry has …
Protocolflipped into PoliticsU.S. Politics Translated: Facebook said what about content regulations? Protocol - Andrea Peterson A new white paper proposes "a way forward" on content rules. Facebook knows more rules are coming on harmful content, so it's doing what it can to …
Protocolflipped into Protocol StoriesTechnology Protocol Source Code: Facebook’s plan for regulating Facebook Protocol - David Pierce Good morning! This Tuesday, Facebook has ideas on how to regulate Facebook, medical records really need to get out of the CD era, and Jeff Bezos is …
Protocolflipped into PowerEmerging Technology How Ørsted, the Danish energy giant, plans to revolutionize the US grid Protocol - Andrew Blum Wind energy naysayers complain the technology isn't sufficiently reliable. New offshore wind systems aim to change that. Rahul Yarala put on a white …
Protocolflipped into PeopleTechnology One problem with regulating gig work: We’re bad at measuring it Protocol - Lauren Hepler Stats released by companies and worker advocates fill a vacuum, as politicians debate far-reaching rules. Instacart has about 1,000 full-time …
Protocolflipped into PoliticsU.S. Politics The high-stakes fight over Bolivia’s lithium Protocol - Maddie Stone Bolivia has the largest known resources of lithium. Can it build an industry to supply the world's growing demand? Nearly 12,000 feet above the …
Protocolflipped into PowerEmerging Technology Big tech’s big patents: The smartest home of all? Protocol - Mike Murphy The big tech companies file all kinds of crazy patents for things. Most never amount to anything, but others end up defining the future. This week we …
Protocolflipped into PoliticsApple Maps 15 small tech acquisitions the FTC might take a closer look at Protocol - Issie Lapowsky The government is looking into all the deals Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft have made in the last decade. These lesser-known deals …
Protocolflipped into PowerEmerging Technology Chief people officer: The worst best job in tech Protocol - JP Mangalindan The CPO is a coveted role at morale-focused tech companies. But being responsible for a staff, a culture and often a whole lot more can be …
