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Here s what s on the Wednesday menu.

ICYMI: In last night s Republican presidential debate, Donald Trump again called for partially shutting down our Internet  in the name of fighting ISIS. (Our previous coverage.)

Meanwhile, China President Xi Jinping is calling on governments to cooperate on Internet regulation.

EU approves draft of privacy laws overhaul that gives consumers more control over their information. U.S. tech industry — companies risk fines for non-compliance — is not happy.

Google identifies India as key new testing ground for new technologies.

Newly created Microsoft Philanthropies is result of Microsoft s goal to do more. (Microsoft President Brad Smith s blog post)

S.F.-based corporate messaging startup Slack creates $80 million fund to invest in other startups. And Slack now has 2 million users.

Spending bill and tech: Net neutrality spared, Internet tax ban extended.

Target wish list app leaks personal data.

Rdio to be shut down by Pandora on Dec. 22.

 

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