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AI data center backlash is aimed at the wrong target
Ron Yokubaitis, Washington Examiner Artificial intelligence and the data centers that power it have rapidly become one of the defining policy debates in Texas and America going into the midterm elections. Earlier this month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) called for prohibiting AI data centers in rural neighborhoods, reflecting just how quickly the issue has moved from industry circles to the center of public debate.
OPINION: Free speech on trial: What NetChoice v. Paxton really means
In 2021, Texas took a stand against Big Tech censorship. House Bill 20 was simple in spirit and bold in scope: if a social-media giant censors you for your viewpoint, you should have the right to fight back in court. That fight is still underway—and the road just got longer. The Case That Could Define Digital Free Speech Recently, the State of Texas filed its latest brief in NetChoice v. Paxton, the landmark case challenging HB 20.
Mitts off my bits: Rein in warrantless surveillance
For decades, I have fought for a freer, more private internet. As a Texan, a father, and an internet entrepreneur, I have always believed that digital rights are property rights. Your data isn’t just metadata — it’s your personal property. You created it, and it has value. And right now, that value is being seized, mined, and sold without your consent by both big tech and big government.
Opinion - Mitts off my bits: Rein in warrantless surveillance
For decades, I have fought for a freer, more private internet. As a Texan, a father, and an internet entrepreneur, I have always believed that digital rights are property rights. Your data isn’t just metadata — it’s your personal property. You created it, and it has value. And right now, that value is being seized, mined, and sold without your consent by both big tech and big government.
Opinion - Mitts off my bits: Rein in warrantless surveillance
For decades, I have fought for a freer, more private internet. As a Texan, a father, and an internet entrepreneur, I have always believed that digital rights are property rights. Your data isn’t just metadata — it’s your personal property. You created it, and it has value. And right now, that value is being seized, mined, and sold without your consent by both big tech and big government.
Don’t Be Fooled-Texas Still Needs Strong Protections Against Social Media Censorship
In 2021, Texas made headlines by passing House Bill 20, a pioneering piece of legislation that stood up to Big Tech censorship. Authored by Rep. Briscoe Cain and Senator Bryan Hughes, HB 20 affirmed what many Texans already knew—that social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter had become the new public square, and the voices of everyday Americans were being selectively silenced by unelected tech elites.
Three questions to ask before downloading a mobile app
Data collection is a brave new world for consumers and companies alike. There is no escaping it, nor is there the ability to avoid it at some level. That is why many privacy conscious consumers seek out virtual private networks (VPN) in order to attain some shred of discretion. This conundrum begs the question, “How do you scrutinize before downloading?” Generally, consumers should be more skeptical when selecting their apps.
The Hill: It's Time To Take Our Privacy Back From Tech Companies
Your personal information is being collected, organized, purchased and sold on a global market. Polls consistently show that most people are concerned they have lost control of their own personal data. No one is immune from the pervasive information grab by governments, companies, and hackers. This is happening to pretty much anyone alive (or dead) who has ever used the internet, a credit card, gone to school, subscribed to cable television or used a cell phone.
It's time to take our privacy back from tech companies
Your personal information is being collected, organized, purchased and sold on a global market. Polls consistently show that most people are concerned they have lost control of their own personal data. No one is immune from the pervasive information grab by governments, companies, and hackers. This is happening to pretty much anyone alive (or dead) who has ever used the internet, a credit card, gone to school, subscribed to cable television or used a cell phone.
FCC selections matter for keeping the Open Internet
Elections have consequences, and the spoils go to the victor. As President-elect Trump’s transition team prepares to replace President Obama’s political appointees with their own people, many unknowns lie ahead. But unlike many of my colleagues in the technology sector, I am optimistic about the future. Trump promised a new paradigm and to “drain the swamp” – a huge task with many obstacles along the way.
COMMENTARY | Texas needs to finally take technology seriously
Most people don’t know that the birth of the modern technology sector began in Texas.In 1958, Dr. Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments invented the microchip, and the company released the first handheld calculator in 1967.Today, Texas is home to over 17,600 technology firms and employs more than 203,700 workers with an average salary of $96,000, according to the Texas Economic Corp.
Texas needs to finally take technology seriously
Most people are unaware that the birth of the modern technology sector began in Texas. In 1958, Dr. Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments invented the microchip, and the company released the first handheld calculator in 1967. According to the Texas Economic Corporation, today Texas is home to over 17,600 technology firms and employs more than 203,700 workers with an average salary of $96,000.
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