Topic: industry associations
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Supreme Court: Cox Not Liable for Music Piracy
The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously that internet service providers are not automatically liable for subscriber piracy, establishing that merely providing internet access does not constitute copyright infringement. The ruling concludes a multi-year lawsuit against Cox Communications, overturni...
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Texas App Store Age Verification Law Blocked by Judge
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law requiring app stores to verify user ages, issuing a preliminary injunction and indicating the law likely violates First Amendment free speech protections. The law, part of a novel state legislative model, would have made app stores like Apple's and Google's...
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EU Broadcasters Push for Stricter Smart TV Tech Rules
A coalition of European broadcasters is urging the EU to classify smart TV platforms and voice assistants as "gatekeepers" under the Digital Markets Act to curb the influence of major tech firms over content discovery and access. They argue that operating systems like Android TV and Amazon Fire O...
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GOP Pushes to Reinstate AI Development Moratorium
House Republicans are renewing efforts to establish a federal AI regulation standard to override state laws, potentially attaching it to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act. Supporters, including former President Trump and tech industry groups, argue a single federal standard is need...
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