Microsoft Wants You to Watch What It Says, Not What It Does

April 15, 2024 at 10:12AM Microsoft announced AI Access Principles to guide its conduct in the AI economy amidst criticism. The principles aim to promote competition and innovation. However, concerns arise from past actions, such as creating a “walled garden” around OpenAI and discriminatory practices. Recommendations include revoking exclusivity agreements and eliminating upcharges to foster … Read more

Wyden Releases Draft Legislation to End Federal Dependence on Insecure, Proprietary Software

April 8, 2024 at 04:47PM Senator Ron Wyden introduced draft legislation to set mandatory cybersecurity standards, improve government collaboration technology, and break the monopolizing effect of proprietary software. The bill aims to enhance government communications security, promote interoperability, and prevent vendor lock-in. It requires the use of end-to-end encryption and outlines various cybersecurity and procurement … Read more

Brave: Sharp increase in installs after iOS DMA update in EU

March 12, 2024 at 06:29PM Brave Browser gains more users on iPhones in the EU after Apple introduces new default browser selection screen to comply with the Digital Markets Act. The update prompts users to choose from a list of popular browsers, leading to a noticeable increase in Brave installations. Brave advocates for fair competition … Read more