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Net neutrality: What's next? | Inside ad tech | Redbox tries streaming again | More top Blue Sky Innovation stories

Federal regulators' decision to end net neutrality and roll back regulations that some say kept data flowing freely on the internet has left some local startups concerned for their companies' futures.

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December 15, 2017

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The Friday Exit

Chicago companies fear unknown in net neutrality repeal

Friday, Dec 15

Federal regulators' decision to end net neutrality and roll back regulations that some say kept data flowing freely on the internet has left some local startups concerned for their companies' futures.

Inside Job: Who gets this ad online? She builds tech at Conversant that decides

As director of decision science at Conversant, Neus Herranz's code determines who sees an ad for Cabela's and who sees one for Land of Nod.

Redbox rolls out streaming video service

Redbox is launching an online rental service to its slumping DVD rental business — its second try at streaming.

FCC's Ajit Pai dressed up as Santa and wielded a lightsaber to mock net neutrality rules

On the eve of a historic vote at the Federal Communications Commission, Chairman Ajit Pai starred in an eccentric video that featured him dressed as Santa.

Ex-Facebook VP: Social media destroying society with 'dopamine-driven feedback loops'

A former Facebook executive is making waves after he spoke out about his "tremendous guilt" over growing the social network.

Need a tech gift? We've got 14 ideas right here

Time's running out if you haven't picked up gifts yet. Here are a few last-minute bits of inspiration from drones that recognize their owners to a smartwatch with a designer feel.