A post-American, enshittification-resistant internet talk by #CoryDoctorow from #39C3 argues for hacker-led liberation from gatekeeping platforms. A timely call to rethink interoperability and open tooling. 🔗💡 #InternetFreedom #Enshittification #TechPolicy
https://media.ccc.de/v/39c3-a-post-american-enshittification-resistant-internet
A post-American, enshittification-resistant internet talk by #CoryDoctorow from #39C3 argues for hacker-led liberation from gatekeeping platforms. A timely call to rethink interoperability and open tooling. 🔗💡 #InternetFreedom #Enshittification #TechPolicy
https://media.ccc.de/v/39c3-a-post-american-enshittification-resistant-internet
The EU's Fine Against X Is Not About Speech or 'Censorship'
https://www.techpolicy.press/the-eus-fine-against-x-is-not-about-speech-or-censorship/
"The permissionless #innovation enabled by #FOSS allowed smaller and non-profit business models to flourish, letting organizations develop and provide high-quality technological products and services to market sectors often ignored by commercial companies. Enforcing the #DMA could consolidate #interoperability as a foundational policy for #Europe’s digital #infrastructure."
https://www.techpolicy.press/making-the-digital-markets-act-developer-friendly/
"The permissionless #innovation enabled by #FOSS allowed smaller and non-profit business models to flourish, letting organizations develop and provide high-quality technological products and services to market sectors often ignored by commercial companies. Enforcing the #DMA could consolidate #interoperability as a foundational policy for #Europe’s digital #infrastructure."
https://www.techpolicy.press/making-the-digital-markets-act-developer-friendly/
Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence
#HackerNews #ArtificialIntelligence #NationalPolicy #AIFramework #TechPolicy #Innovation
Meta asks Canada to adopt app-store age-verification requirements
https://www.technadu.com/meta-pushes-canada-for-app-store-age-verification-id-laws/615047/
• 83% of Canadian parents support app-store age checks
• Critics warn about centralized identity systems + reduced anonymity
• Google opposes, citing responsibility shifting
• Potential impact on open-source and privacy-focused tools
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#Meta #AgeVerification #Privacy #Infosec #DigitalRights #TechPolicy
Open source developers are facing severe burnout: unpaid work, toxic communities, and hyper-responsibility are pushing maintainers to the brink ⚠️
73% report burnout; 60% considered leaving.
Companies relying on OSS must fund, respect, and support maintainers to sustain critical infrastructure 🛠️
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/news/open-source-developers-are-exhausted/
#TechNews #OpenSource #OSS #Developer #Burnout #Privacy #DigitalRights #Community #Software #FOSS #WorkplaceWellness #Sustainability #TechPolicy #CyberSecurity #Innovation
After nearly 10 years, Mastodon founder Eugen Rochko steps down as CEO, transferring assets and the trademark to a non-profit ⚖️
The move aims to protect Mastodon’s decentralized, user-controlled values while reducing founder stress and ensuring sustainable governance 🌐
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/news/mastodon-ceo-steps-down/
#TechNews #OpenSource #Decentralization #SocialMedia #Privacy #UserControl #FOSS #DigitalRights #Community #Governance #Software #Innovation #TechPolicy #CyberSecurity #Sustainability #Mastodon
Meta asks Canada to adopt app-store age-verification requirements
https://www.technadu.com/meta-pushes-canada-for-app-store-age-verification-id-laws/615047/
• 83% of Canadian parents support app-store age checks
• Critics warn about centralized identity systems + reduced anonymity
• Google opposes, citing responsibility shifting
• Potential impact on open-source and privacy-focused tools
Follow us for more cybersecurity + policy updates.
#Meta #AgeVerification #Privacy #Infosec #DigitalRights #TechPolicy
🛡️ Open Source is under threat: The @USPTO is proposing rule changes that could limit the community’s ability to defend against non-practicing entities. The Linux Foundation is responding, and we urge others to submit comments before 12/2/25. Read the full blog to learn more. @EFF @github #OpenSource #TechPolicy (Link: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/defend-open-collaboration-have-your-say-on-proposed-us-patent-rules)
After nearly 10 years, Mastodon founder Eugen Rochko steps down as CEO, transferring assets and the trademark to a non-profit ⚖️
The move aims to protect Mastodon’s decentralized, user-controlled values while reducing founder stress and ensuring sustainable governance 🌐
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/news/mastodon-ceo-steps-down/
#TechNews #OpenSource #Decentralization #SocialMedia #Privacy #UserControl #FOSS #DigitalRights #Community #Governance #Software #Innovation #TechPolicy #CyberSecurity #Sustainability #Mastodon
Open source developers are facing severe burnout: unpaid work, toxic communities, and hyper-responsibility are pushing maintainers to the brink ⚠️
73% report burnout; 60% considered leaving.
Companies relying on OSS must fund, respect, and support maintainers to sustain critical infrastructure 🛠️
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/news/open-source-developers-are-exhausted/
#TechNews #OpenSource #OSS #Developer #Burnout #Privacy #DigitalRights #Community #Software #FOSS #WorkplaceWellness #Sustainability #TechPolicy #CyberSecurity #Innovation
🛡️ Open Source is under threat: The @USPTO is proposing rule changes that could limit the community’s ability to defend against non-practicing entities. The Linux Foundation is responding, and we urge others to submit comments before 12/2/25. Read the full blog to learn more. @EFF @github #OpenSource #TechPolicy (Link: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/defend-open-collaboration-have-your-say-on-proposed-us-patent-rules)
UK minister ducks cost questions on nationwide digital ID scheme
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/21/uk_digital_id_costs_uncertain/
#HackerNews #UKDigitalID #CostQuestions #DigitalIdentity #TechPolicy #GovernmentTransparency
RE: https://eupolicy.social/@edri/115576734235295283
This isn’t just disappointing for Europeans—it’s a setback for all of us. 🌍
The EU, as one of the world’s largest consumer markets, has the power to reshape global corporate policies. When it fails to protect its citizens, the ripple effects impact everyone. A weak stance in the EU doesn’t just hurt Europeans—it emboldens companies to lower standards worldwide.
If you’re in the EU, now is the time to act! 💪
📩 Contact your EU representatives and demand stronger protections for digital rights. Your voice can make a difference!
Want to understand what’s at stake?
Read EDRi thread or Watch: “The Digital Omnibus Is Here: Protect Your Data Now” by Techlor https://youtu.be/VR53pppurTU
This isn’t just about Europe—it’s about global digital rights. Let’s push for policies that protect all of us. Share this, speak up, and stay informed! ✊
PS For EU Citizens:
Not sure how to contact your reps? Use this: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/home to find and email them in minutes!
#DigitalRights #EU #Privacy #TechPolicy #ActNow #DataProtection
RE: https://eupolicy.social/@edri/115576734235295283
This isn’t just disappointing for Europeans—it’s a setback for all of us. 🌍
The EU, as one of the world’s largest consumer markets, has the power to reshape global corporate policies. When it fails to protect its citizens, the ripple effects impact everyone. A weak stance in the EU doesn’t just hurt Europeans—it emboldens companies to lower standards worldwide.
If you’re in the EU, now is the time to act! 💪
📩 Contact your EU representatives and demand stronger protections for digital rights. Your voice can make a difference!
Want to understand what’s at stake?
Read EDRi thread or Watch: “The Digital Omnibus Is Here: Protect Your Data Now” by Techlor https://youtu.be/VR53pppurTU
This isn’t just about Europe—it’s about global digital rights. Let’s push for policies that protect all of us. Share this, speak up, and stay informed! ✊
PS For EU Citizens:
Not sure how to contact your reps? Use this: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/home to find and email them in minutes!
#DigitalRights #EU #Privacy #TechPolicy #ActNow #DataProtection
Europe to decide if 6 GHz is shared between Wi-Fi and cellular networks
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/09/europe_to_decide_if_6/
#HackerNews #Europe #WiFi #6GHz #CellularNetworks #TechPolicy #SharedSpectrum
Eyes on OpenAI, a coalition of 60+ nonprofits, says the restructure risks setting a dangerous precedent for other tech giants.
#openai #accountability #transparency #california #techpolicy
