Tech Swamp- Episode 48

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Tech History

January 20, 1999 – 23 years ago, “Happy99” worm, one of the first major malware attacks, hit businesses and consumers across the globe – This Day In Tech History

What’s Brewing in DC?

AT&T and Verizon agree to two-week delay in rollout of new 5G service due to concerns over airline safety – CBS News

Telecoms delay 5G launch near airports, but some airlines are canceling flights – NPR

IRS will soon require a selfie to access some of its online tools and applications – CNBC

US expands work program to retain more foreign STEM students – Roll Call

AICOA remains a disaster for security and privacy – App Association Blog

Policy Discussion

How government restrictions on platform privacy measures could harm small app developers – App Association Blog

404 Error: How legislation intended to grow the app economy could end up hurting it— Part 2 – App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Brad: The Greeting Committee – 17 – YouTube

Caitlin: ‘It was destroying someone’s life’: One of the West Elm Caleb women speaks out against TikTok harassment campaign– Rolling Stone

Alex: Johnny Knoxville’s ‘Jackass’ growing pains: How a violent bull stunt made him stop living dangerously – Variety

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