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Don’t leave developers behind in the Section 230 debate

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As the court grapples with these questions, it is an opportunity to reflect on why 230 was created in the first place, how it fosters innovation and what we all stand to lose if the protections embedded within 230 are narrowed. The architecture of law creates conditions for innovation and can also chill it.

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How to Raise First Dollars in a Difficult Market: The Venture Perspective

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Before joining Reach, Herrera served as a principal at Cowboy Ventures, where she focused on investing in consumer internet and marketplace companies. In 2013, Monot co-founded Innovative Auctions, a high-stakes auction company. . Student, government and nonprofit passes are available for just $195. Prices increase July 29.

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Thoma Bravo agrees to acquire digital forensics firm Magnet Forensics for over $1B

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. “Digital evidence is an increasingly critical aspect of investigations and the combined company will be well-positioned to further market expansion, accelerate innovation and provide even greater solutions to its customers.” intelligence community.

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9 ways IT leaders can impact sustainability initiatives

CIO

Many CIOs don’t know where to start,” says Brian Kirkland, CIO at Choice Hotels and founding board member for SustainableIT.org, a nonprofit launched to help create frameworks and standards around sustainability. You need engineers and technology team members passionate about innovation and change,” he says.

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Key skills tech leaders need to secure a board seat

CIO

We’ve also published, in partnership with the Internet Security Alliance (ISA), the 2023 Director’s Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight. One way to get experience is by joining a nonprofit or small private board. It’s difficult, and that’s why a lot of people take that first step on a nonprofit board. The last piece is education.

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Concerns Grow As AFRINIC’s Funds Are Frozen Over IPv4 Dispute

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An evolving legal dispute involving AFRINIC, Africa’s regional internet registry, has led to the freezing of the organization’s bank account and concerns about the stability of the continent’s internet operations. The global internet is administered by five regional internet registries (RIRs): APNIC, ARIN, RIPE NCC, LACNIC and AFRINIC.

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Accel, BoxGroup, Cowboy Ventures, Pear VC and Yahoo to judge Startup Battlefield at Disrupt

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With over 20 years of leadership and entrepreneurial experience in technology and media, Jim Lanzone has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. Lanzone joined Tinder after nearly a decade as president and CEO of CBS Interactive, a top-10 global internet company with brands ranging from CBS All Access to CNET.

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