David Garcia+FollowWill Online Shopping Stay Cheap?Big shift for online shoppers: the end of the 'de minimis' rule means all low-cost imports now face import taxes. For years, we’ve enjoyed bargain prices from overseas retailers, but starting Friday, expect to pay more for those $5 phone cases and other small gadgets. Is this a win for American businesses, or just the end of affordable global shopping? How will this reshape our buying habits? #Tech #TechPolicy #Ecommerce00Share
Anthony Morris+FollowShould Governments Cut Internet Access?Panama just pulled the plug on internet and cell service in a protest-heavy province, citing public safety. While officials say it’s a necessary move to restore order, critics argue it’s a dangerous precedent for digital rights. Is this a smart use of tech controls in crisis, or a slippery slope toward censorship? Would you support such a blackout if unrest hit your city? Let’s debate! #DigitalRights #TechPolicy #InternetShutdown #Tech72Share
Jennifer Meyer+FollowIs AI Training Just Digital Theft?The UK House of Lords just blocked the government's AI bill—again—over concerns it amounts to 'state sanctioned theft' of copyrighted data. Should AI companies have free rein to scrape creative work for training, or do artists deserve more control and compensation? With tech leaders warning that strict rules could 'kill the AI industry,' where should we draw the line between innovation and protecting creators? #AIethics #CopyrightDebate #TechPolicy #Tech00Share
christopher65+FollowTelegram Blocked in Vietnam: Security or Censorship?Vietnam's move to block Telegram over alleged crime and lack of data sharing has sparked a heated debate. Is this a necessary step to curb digital crime, or is it a slippery slope toward tighter state control and censorship? With Telegram's global user base and privacy-first stance, should platforms be forced to hand over user data to governments? Where do we draw the line between security and privacy? #TelegramDebate #DigitalPrivacy #TechPolicy #Tech10Share
Kimberly Walters+FollowIs Verizon’s Unlock Policy Really the Problem?Verizon wants the FCC to make it harder for you to unlock your phone, claiming the 60-day rule is fueling fraud and hurting their business. But is this really about security, or just a way to keep customers locked in while rivals offer better deals? Would a longer lock-in period actually help consumers, or just slow down competition? Let’s hear your take: is Verizon protecting users, or just protecting itself? #Verizon #WirelessDebate #PhoneUnlocking #TechPolicy #ConsumerRights #Tech10Share
Mr. John Rice+FollowShould App Stores Gatekeep for Kids?Are app stores finally stepping up to protect our kids, or is age verification just another digital headache for parents? Louisiana’s new push for device-level age checks could make it easier for parents to manage what teens download—but does it really solve the privacy and security puzzle, or just add more friction? Would you trust app stores to get this right, or is this just another layer of red tape? Let’s debate! #DigitalSafety #ParentalControls #TechPolicy #AppStoreDebate #Tech40Share
