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  • Immigration reform may spur software robotics

    The Senate immigration bill's H-1B restrictions have clearly upset Indian firms. But sometimes being in a tough spot can prompt new ways of approaching problems. One firm is implementing software robots.

    Written by Patrick Thibodeau20 May 13 10:14
  • An H-1B jobs database the tech industry may hate

    The intent of the comprehensive immigration bill's H-1B database is to improve the odds that a U.S. worker will be hired over a foreign one. But its effectiveness may depend on fuzzy terms such as "good faith" hiring, and enforcement. This is where the real legislative battle may be fought.

    Written by Patrick Thibodeau08 May 13 10:15
  • SOPA blowback, and other tech predictions for 2013

    The most controversial tech issue taken up by the outgoing Congress was, by far, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Here's the outlook for legislation for the next Congress.

    Written by Patrick Thibodeau26 Dec. 12 11:12
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