Tech Swamp-Episode 52

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Tech History

In honor of Pride month, we’re honoring and celebrating the accomplishments of computer scientist Sophie Wilson! – OutInTech

What’s Brewing in DC?

Key US Senators introduce crypto bill outlining sweeping plan for future rules – CoinDesk

Democrats “exploring’ legislation to protect data in reproductive health apps – Tech Crunch

GOP senators press Biden administration on TikTok security concerns – The Hill

This week in apps: Apple’s Sherlocks, Instagram’s “nudges” and a TikTok-Oracle deal – Tech Crunch

Policy Discussion

Online privacy bill easily passed by U.S. House panel – Reuters

Hearing on “Protecting America’s Consumers: Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Data Privacy And Security” – House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Facebook-Cambridge Analytica: A timeline of the data hijacking scandal – CNBC

Data security and breach notification: Is 2018 the year for this legislative unicorn? – App Association Blog

1986 called: It’s disappointed we haven’t updated privacy laws – App Association Blog

Americans strongly support encryption and data security – App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Cassandra: Arlington, VA vs. DC: What you need to know – Neighborhoods.com

Brad: Dehd – Full Performance (Live on KEXP) – YouTube

Caitlin: Amazon’s Alexa could soon speak in a dead relative’s voice, making some feel uneasy – NPR

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