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FTC summaries of web site terms and conditions

lundi 24 janvier 2022 à 14:19

Congress is considering a possible law to have the FTC write official summaries of terms and conditions of web sites.

This could be a step in the right direction, but not enough to make them acceptable. For any kind of service that is widely used, the state should regulate the allowable conditions, not merely summarize the conditions that the business chooses.

This is not to mention the many nasty aspects to what the dis-services actually do.

Living with Covid ethically and responsibly

lundi 24 janvier 2022 à 14:19

*It is easy to say that we [in the UK] must learn to live with Covid. But to do so ethically and responsibly means focusing on the welfare of all — not the political survival of the prime minister.*

American Innovation and Choice Online Act

lundi 24 janvier 2022 à 14:19

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, intended to curb the power of big tech platforms. *[450 scientists] called on public relations and advertising agencies to no longer work with fossil fuel clients.*

Aid for struggling personal stock portfolio

lundi 24 janvier 2022 à 14:19

(satire) *Nancy Pelosi Introduces Landmark Legislation To Provide Aid For Struggling Personal Stock Portfolio.*

Retail and restaurant workers in the US

lundi 24 janvier 2022 à 14:19

Millions of American retail and restaurant workers are in such a squeeze that they can't call in sick, even if they have Covid-19.