The hottest Data Access Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Fight to Repair 78 implied HN points 24 Aug 23
  1. NHTSA reversed its opposition to Massachusetts' expanded vehicle right to repair law, allowing for access to telematics data for repairs.
  2. NHTSA proposed a compromise for vehicle telematics access using Bluetooth connections to reduce cybersecurity risks.
  3. Auto Care Association does not support the Bluetooth solution, stating it doesn't create a fair playing field as expected by voters.
Engineering Open Societies 58 implied HN points 19 Mar 23
  1. Governments struggle to build good software for citizens, with outdated technology and convoluted processes.
  2. Governments lack good product and software development practices, often using outdated methods and facing bureaucratic challenges.
  3. Governments have inadequate API and data access, causing issues for engineers and entrepreneurs trying to integrate with government systems.
Fight to Repair 39 implied HN points 23 Jun 23
  1. Apple is expanding self-repair options for M2 Macs and iPhone 14, but there are concerns about design and software support lacking, potentially leading to more waste and consumer frustration.
  2. Biden's Department of Transportation is facing criticism for challenging a Massachusetts repair law, with accusations of anti-competitive practices and concerns over consumer rights and data access.
  3. Pinball machines are highlighted as resilient examples defying planned obsolescence, emphasizing the importance of repair and longevity in modern technology design.
Tippets by Taps 0 implied HN points 25 Feb 24
  1. Nvidia's market cap hit $2 trillion after a high-profile earnings call, spotlighting CEO Jensen Huang's leadership and insights on the future of computing.
  2. Reddit signed a $60 million/year deal with Google for content access to train AI models, emphasizing the growing importance of data access in the AI industry.
  3. The U.S. landed Odysseus spacecraft on the moon for the first time since 1972, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
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