U.S. Senate to Hold Hearing on the use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms

In a press release,  it was announced that U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, will convene a hearing titled, “Optimizing for Engagement: Understanding the Use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms,” on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.  The hearing will examine how algorithmic decision-making and machine learning on internet platforms influence the public. Witnesses will provide insights on ways technology companies use algorithms and machine learning to dictate outcomes, and whether algorithm transparency or algorithm explanation are appropriate policy responses.

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The Regulatory Mix Today:  U.S. Senate to Hold Hearing on the use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms, FCC Chairman Pai Makes Statement on Communication Network Security Executive Order

FCC Chairman Pai Makes Statement on Communication Network Security Executive Order

FCC Chairman Pai released a statement regarding the President’s Executive Order to protect our nation’s communications networks and the security of the communications supply chain:

“Protecting America’s communications networks is vital to our national, economic, and personal security. I therefore applaud the President for issuing this Executive Order to safeguard the communications supply chain. Given the threats presented by certain foreign companies’ equipment and services, this is a significant step toward securing America’s networks.

“When it comes to our national security, we cannot afford to make risky choices and just hope for the best. We must have a clear-eyed view of the threats that we face and be prepared to do what is necessary to counter those threats. Today’s Executive Order does just that.”

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