Category: Business

This post was written by Gowri Nayar, an EFF legal intern. Imagine driving to get your nails done with your family and all of a sudden, you are pulled over by police officers for allegedly driving a stolen car. You are dragged out of the car and detained at gun point. So are your daughter, […]

Billionaire Anthony Pritzker, a prominent figure and heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune, has put his stunning Los Angeles estate on the market for a staggering $195 million. This luxurious property, known as “The Angelo Estate,” is not just a home; it is a testament to architectural ambition and opulence, spanning an impressive 50,000 square […]

Under Secretary Fernandez delivered the keynote address at the American Arab Chamber of Commerce’s 32nd Anniversary “Building Economic Bridges” Gala October 25, dedicated to celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and advancements in clean energy. Building on this year’s theme, he shared insights on global economic trends and how they align with the entrepreneurial spirit fueling Arab American […]

SAN FRANCISCO—The Electronic Frontier Foundation today launched “Digital Rights Bytes,” a new website with short videos offering quick, easily digestible answers to the technology questions that trouble us all.  “It’s increasingly clear there is no way to separate our digital lives from everything else that we do — the internet is now everybody’s hometown. But […]

The Fez Smart Factory Competitions, launched as part of the FSF Ecosystem and led by the EuroMed University of Fes (UEMF), Morocco, is a competition for companies to become part of an all-in-one support zone for innovative activities. This competition is launched to improve industrial productivity and other KPIs or develop new factories for innovative […]

In a striking move, Russia has levied an unprecedented fine of two undecillion rubles (approximately $34 trillion) against Google, aiming to compel YouTube to reinstate several banned Russian state-run channels. This action underscores the escalating tensions between the Russian government and tech giants over content moderation and information control. Background of the Fine The Russian […]

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, innovation is often driven by small startups brimming with fresh ideas and the potential to disrupt established industries. However, a troubling trend is emerging: some major corporations are employing unethical tactics to stifle this innovation by poaching key talent from struggling startups. This practice not only undermines the entrepreneurial spirit […]

The short answer is no, probably not! But, with EFF’s new site, Digital Rights Bytes, we go in–depth on this question—and many others. Whether you’re just starting to question some of the effects of technology in your life or you’re the designated tech wizard of your family looking for resources to share, Digital Rights Bytes is […]

Introduction Since its inclusion in the S&P 500 in March, Super Micro Computer, Inc. has experienced a staggering collapse in its stock value, plummeting by approximately two-thirds. This drastic decline has resulted in a loss of around $50 billion in market capitalization and has raised concerns about the company’s future on the Nasdaq exchange. Overview […]

Both companies file lawsuits following major IT outage Delta Air Lines and cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike are embroiled in a legal battle following the significant IT outage in July, which impacted millions of computers globally and led Delta to cancel around 7,000 flights within a single week. This event prompted both companies to sue each other, […]