Hacker News with Generative AI: Digital Services

How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services–and Why You Might Want To (wired.com)
Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.

Privacy, Digital Services, Politics, USA, Technology

10 points by helsinkiandrew 12 days ago | 2 comments

How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services–and Why You Might Want To (wired.com)
Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.

Privacy, Digital Services, US Politics, Technology

8 points by doener 12 days ago | 0 comments

Digital Services Playbook (usds.gov)
The American people expect to interact with government through digital channels such as websites, email, and mobile applications. By building digital services that meet their needs, we can make the delivery of our policy and programs more effective.

Government, Digital Services, User Experience

130 points by ronbenton 39 days ago | 37 comments

Why some DVLA digital services don't work at night (dafyddvaughan.uk)
Every few months or so, somebody asks on social media why a particular DVLA digital service is turned off over night.

Government Services, UK, Digital Services, Technology

124 points by edent 80 days ago | 123 comments

Italy declares its "web tax" applicable to any digital service worldwide (reuters.com)
Italy will strengthen its digital services tax as part of plans to raise more revenues in the 2025 budget, Deputy Economy Minister Maurizio Leo said on Wednesday, in a move that could trigger retaliation from the United States.