It’s time to free ourselves from ‘Big Tech’ monopoly
This is a bipartisan issue. We know that taking on the app tax to bring businesses and jobs to Arizona is something we can all get behind, all while loosening the stranglehold Big Tech has over our daily lives – and pocketbooks!
Google wants to keep data tracking secret
Internet giant Google is asking a judge to block a bid by Attorney General Mark Brnovich to publicly disclose documents he got from the company during his investigation of how it uses private information.
Big tech finds solutions to protect people, keep economy alive
As someone with a background in technology and finance, it is great to see our country’s tech companies step up when we need them the most.
Chandler engineer fights rigged Arizona system
Greg Mills’ ability to earn an honest living should not depend on whether he receives a W-2 or 1099 tax form. Rules based on such arbitrary distinctions cannot stand. If he is qualified to work for a manufacturer, he is qualified to work for himself.
Proposed restriction on use of mugshots moves step closer to law
State lawmakers are moving to make it illegal to publish someone's publicly available booking photos on the internet for commercial purposes.
Brnovich to investigate cell phone tracking
Saying consumer privacy is being invaded, state Attorney General Mark Brnovich has launched an inquiry into whether a major tech firm is violating the rights of Arizona residents by tracking their movements and activities through their cell phones -- even after the users think they've told the company to stop.
Uber ends autonomous vehicle research in Arizona
The closure comes after an autonomous Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe in March, and stems from an internal safety assessment the company took on following the incident.
Arizona looks for uptick in manufacturing jobs
Arizona has seen a steady decline of manufacturing jobs spanning decades, but hopes are a boom in automotive research will bring it to an end.
Waymo rolls out vans without human drivers
The move by Waymo, which started Oct. 19 with an automated Chrysler Pacifica minivan in Chandler is a major step toward vehicles driving themselves without human backups on public roads.
Self-driving cars pass lights and sirens test in Chandler
Google’s self-driving car project Waymo and Chandler’s police and fire departments held a demonstration at the city’s Municipal Utilities Center on June 28, showcasing how the company’s cars respond to emergency vehicles.
There’s digital life after death
What happens to your digital life when you die? In many states, the answer likely depends on the terms of agreement and privacy policies of digital asset custodians, such as Facebook or Google.
Kavanagh bill: An assault on transparency and the people’s right to know
For the eighth year in a row, the Legislature has once again introduced a bill to eliminate public notices in newspapers. This bill is an assault on transparency and your right to be notified of important information, all while promoting the growth of government bureaucracy at the expense of local Arizona jobs and businesses.