Privacy
CES 2023: Federal Privacy Standard Needed for Consumer Protection
Federal regulation is needed since companies often renege on voluntarily accepted agreements, argued Public Knowledge head.
Funding
CES 2023: NTIA to Address Broadband, Spectrum, and Privacy, Says Alan Davidson
Alan Davidson asserted that marginalized communities are harmed disproportionately by privacy violations.
Cybersecurity
CES 2023: Consumers Need to Understand Personal Cybersecurity, Says White House Cyber Official
Consumers must better understand how to weigh risks and protect themselves in the digital world, said Camille Stewart Gloster.
5G Wireless
CES 2023: Commissioner Starks Highlights Environmental Benefits of 5G Connectivity
Starks also said federal housing support should be linked to the Affordable Connectivity Program.
china
CES 2023: China Policy Must Account for Trade Concerns, Commissioner Simington Says
Commissioner Simington stated that the commission was in “a little bit of an emergency phase.”
china
CES 2023: Tech Competition with China All About National Security: Sen. Warner
The United States ought to counteract Chinese efforts to dominate international standards-setting bodies for the technology sector, Warner said.
Digital Inclusion
CES 2023: Congressional Oversight, Digital Equity Priorities for New Mexico Senator
Sen. Lujan once again voiced concern that the FCC’s national broadband map contains major inaccuracies.
Section 230
CES 2023: Changing Section 230 Would Jeopardize Startup
Without Section 230, platforms whose actions are legally justified could be subject to ruinous lawsuits.
Cybersecurity
CES 2023: Cybersecurity for IoT Devices Should be Market-Driven
NIST’s cybersecurity guidelines for IoT prescribe desired outcomes, rather than specific and ‘brittle’ standards.
Cybersecurity
CES 2023: Railroad Industry Needs Cybersecurity Update
Shawn Smith advocated heavily tailored, industry-specific approaches that can address to the unique needs of the rail industry.
Cybersecurity
CES 2023: Robust Cybersecurity Necessary as Connectivity Grows
The onus of securing devices shouldn’t fall to the consumer, a Homeland Security cyber rep said.
Innovation
CES 2023: Tech Retail Revenues Will Drop in 2023, Says Consumer Technology Association
Inflation and ‘looming recession’ blamed for drop to $485 billion in 2023, down $12 billion from 2022 and $27 billion from 2021.
Social Media
CES 2023: Social Media Advertising Should Feel ‘Authentic’
When the influencer is given freedom to shape the advertisements, her followers will perceive the campaign as authentic.
Innovation
CES 2023: Virtual World to be Consumer, Community Driven
This year will bring increased “frictionless technology,” which will reduce consumer confusions surrounding new tech, CES heard.
Innovation
CES 2023: CTA VP’s View of How Connectivity Will Shape the Future
CTA’s Steve Koenig predicted a diverse wave of technological innovation.
Innovation
CES 2023: Smell and Touch Coming Soon to Digital World
Driver-X’s VR gloves simulate the feel of physical matter by applying pressure to the wearer’s hands.
