Technology is an increasingly important to our economy, our politics, and our infrastructure. In the era of quick information and easy-access to data, IVN will explore the ways in which our society is shaped by new technology, with a special emphsis on what this means to the independent voter.
Last week, the FCC again denied a request by wired telephone companies to shut down their networks. This request comes as more Americans are moving away from switched (wired) network telephone lines in favor of the integrated broadband from cable, fiber, and mobile providers.
Last Monday, new legislation was introduced in Congress that would lessen the number of patent lawsuits, especially in the technology field, where many of these suits originate.
Drones are a highly discussed issue among the American public. Despite, the numerous benefits that could come from the commercial use of drones, many concerns have been raised over this new technology, especially in regards to privacy rights. Here are 5 reasons why the U.S. is not ready for the domestic use drones.
The fight for online privacy rights in California took a major blow this month as AB 1291, or the “Right to Know Act of 2013,” became a two-year bill, essentially halting all action until January 2014. Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal’s Right to Know Act would have made California the first state…
The issue of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) — more commonly known as drones — has been highly disputed in the last year, not only for their military use abroad, but for their future commercial use in the United States. However, despite the legitimate concerns over the use of drones, here are 6 arguments in favor of the commercial use of drones…
As Google Glass nears release, many are expressing concern over some of the legal issues this revolutionary device could bring. One of the most prominent — and potentially most important for Google — is the breach of privacy.
For months, lawmakers in Washington have pushed for comprehensive immigration reform, a sentiment recently echoed in Silicon Valley. Adding political organizer to his long list of accolades, Mark Zuckerberg…
