Biden appoints Clare Martorana as US CIO; she was formerly OPM's CIO and is a veteran of the USDS and formerly an executive at WebMD and Everyday Health
no, I mean REALLY — good. https://www.fastcompany.com/ ... @erie : WOW. @ClareMartorana is one of the smartest, most thoughtful, focused people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. We are so, s...
Tech:NYC, a new tech industry lobbying group, launches, with Fred Wilson and Tim Armstrong as co-chairs and members including Google, Facebook, and Uber
The tech sector in New York City has grown … Steve Dent / Engadget : Google and AOL team up to stop tech talent leaving NYC Fred Wilson / AVC : Tech:NYC — Yesterday was the launch of a new organizat...
Why the Islamic State leaves tech companies torn between free speech and security
Washington Post : Tweets: @mcandrew . See also Mediagazer Tweets: Andrew McLaughlin / @mcandrew : Remarkably deep & rigorous piece by @nakashimae & @ScottHigham1 on conundrums of free speech & propag...
Why the Islamic State leaves tech companies torn between free speech and security
The Islamic State and its supporters use social media to post propaganda and recruit followers. The Washington Post takes a closer look at how several groups in the United States monitor this activit...
Inside Digg's Race to Build the New Google Reader
Andrew McLaughlin is, like, California-enthusiastic. Like, we're-totally-going-to-do-this- guys enthusiastic. The 43 year-old CEO of the recently re-imagined Digg is a believer in the way the Intern...
Digg's Google Reader alternative will be called Digg Reader and won't come as a standalone app
Speaking on stage at Internet Week New York, Digg CEO Andrew McLaughlin revealed that his company's upcoming Google Reader replacement will not be a separate app, and will simply be called “Digg Reade...
Obama's deputy CTO leaves to launch start-ups
Andrew McLaughlin, the nation's deputy chief technology officer, said Wednesday he is resigning his post to launch two start-ups aimed at technology development in communities in the United States and...
Ex-Googler Falls Prey to Wonderful Privacy Flaw of Google Buzz
This is a fun story. — Andrew McLaughlin, formerly Google's top lobbyist and currently the deputy CTO in the White House, where he advises President Barack Obama on Internet policy, apparently was a...
Google's Top Policy Executive to Join Obama Administration
Andrew McLaughlin, Google's head of global public policy, is leaving the company to join the Obama administration, according to two people with knowledge of Mr. McLaughlin's plans. — Mr. McLaughlin ...
Candidates at Google: Barack Obama
Posted by Andrew McLaughlin, Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs — Barack Obama added another "first" to his already notable list yesterday: he became the first U.S. presidential candid...