The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Tech

The Politics of Tech

Al Franken (D-MN) has taken the initiate in regards to companies collecting information on consumers. He has introduced a bill that aims to "close current loopholes in federal law to ensure that consumers know what location information is being collected about them and allow them to decide if they want to share it." [ars technica]

One of the most promising contenders for the best artificial heart yet made. It produces no heartbeat, no pulse, and a flat EKG, but it works...