The Edge | 08/17/18
The Edge is a daily round up of the most important, or at least the most interesting, reads in technology policy.
The Cyber
“So who is running the show? What is the new plan? And how will it will keep impulsiveness from becoming the norm in our cyber policy, too?”
Four big targets in the cyber battle over the US ballot box
(dis)information
On July 31, Facebook announced the removal of around 32 pages and accounts on its platform for coordinated and inauthentic behavior. Facebook shared eight pages with @DFRLab 24 hours before the takedown
Utility companies need to be accountable to the public, offering transparency about their operations, providing accountability when things go wrong, allowing verification of their claims and obedience to regulations meant to protect the public interest.
Space
After launch, Cosmos 2519 deployed two smaller satellites, and maneuvered to rendezvous with them. Because bringing propellant to space is difficult, most satellites are designed to fly to a designated orbit and then make small adjustments to their position. A satellite that can travel between orbits to check in on other satellites is relatively unusual.
The US is worried a Russian Satellite is Really a Weapon
China
Google Employees Protest Secret Work on Censored Search Engine for China
The truth will still be out there. But will you know it when you see it?
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