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Restrictions on acquisitions would stifle the US startup ecosystem, not rein in big tech

TechCrunch

Congressional committees have held scores of hearings, lawsuits have been filed and legislation has been introduced to regulate privacy and data collection. In fact, today we are witnessing fewer acquisitions relative to IPOs than in years past, as the average acquisition-to-IPO ratio since 2004 is approximately 15:1.

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Defining a Personal API

Tomasz Tunguz

The increase in data collection transparency is inexorable because consumers are paying more attention. Since 2004, Facebook has been convincing users to share ever increasing amounts of data, to dramatic effect. The company has erected the social infrastructure of the Internet.

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Dear Sophie: Is there a domestic pilot program for H-1B and L visa stamping?

TechCrunch

The DoS used to process renewals for many categories, including E, H, L, and O visas, domestically until 2004, when national security laws began requiring biometric data collection from visa applicants. Many people have been advocating for this for years. embassy or consulate abroad.