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Florida governor signs bill barring social media companies from blocking politicians
The legislation would punish companies that suspend political candidates, and it would make it easier to bring lawsuits against tech companies......»»
Bill to stop Big Tech companies from banning users to be heard by Texas House
A bill that would bar social media companies boasting at least 100 million monthly users from banning an account because of the person’s opinion is once again moving through the Texas Legislature. The Texas House State Affairs Committee on May 14 co.....»»
Big tech CEOs face lawmakers in House hearing on social media’s role in extremism, misinformation
Lawmakers interrogate the chief executive officers of Google, Facebook and Twitter on the role their companies have played in promoting extremism and spreading misinformation......»»
Live updates: Big tech CEOs face Congress in House hearing on social media’s role in extremism, misinformation
Live updates as lawmakers interrogate the chief executive officers of Google, Facebook and Twitter on the role their companies have played in promoting extremism and spreading misinformation......»»
Live updates: Big tech CEOs back in Congress, facing questions on how social media promotes extremism and misinformation
Lawmakers are interrogating the chief executive officers of Google, Facebook and Twitter on the role their companies have played in promoting extremism and spreading misinformation......»»
Instagram is making a kids’ app. Here’s what parents need to know about social media Jr.
Children are already online, and tech companies like Facebook are trying to build more spaces specifically for them......»»
Big Tech is under attack from every angle as governments, employees, and consumers come to grips with the industry"s concentration of power
Experts say there will be a seismic shift in the industry and one that is already affecting governments, tech companies, and consumers alike. An activist wearing a mask depicting Fac.....»»
On social media, vaccine misinformation mixes with extreme faith
Across social media, vaccine misinformation targeted toward Christians and other religious groups is reaching sizeable audiences. This area is the hardest for tech companies to police......»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook slams tech rivals for collecting user data, at the cost of social polarization
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday took social media companies to tasks for neglecting the social costs of collecting data on its users while ignoring the consequences of extremism and polarization......»»
: Europe greets Biden’s inauguration with relief and muted hopes
The EU and the U.S. may not agree on how to deal with and regulate the power and influence of big U.S. tech companies such as Facebook or Google......»»
Biden inherits bipartisan momentum to crack down on large tech companies’ power
Control of both the White.....»»
Therese Poletti"s Tech Tales: After Capitol insurrection and fallout, it is time for new laws for social media
Last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has led to the biggest reckoning in the history of the internet, and will likely be a tipping point for new regulation of American social-media companies......»»
Far-right groups move online conversations from social media to chat apps — and out of view of law enforcement
After big tech companies kicked Trump off Twitter and shut down right-wing social network Parler, extremist groups are moving to encrypted chat apps like Telegram. It's making it tougher for police to look for future attacks......»»
Twitter ban reveals that tech companies held keys to Trump’s power all along
It may take historians years to grasp the full implications of.....»»
Twitter ban reveals that tech companies held the keys to Trump’s power all along
It may take historians years to grasp the full implications of.....»»
There"s a basic problem with calling Facebook and Twitter "platforms" - and it took Trump for us to see it
Referring to these tech companies as platforms, rather than media publishers, falsely acknowledges that protections are due to them.....»»
Column: Did tech companies go too far in banning President Trump? The answer is no
President Trump's permanent Twitter ban will provoke an examination of the platform's power, but it's exaggerated. President Trump's permanent Twitter ban will provoke an examination of the platform's power, but it's exaggerated......»»
All the actions big tech companies have taken against Trump"s social media accounts following the US Capitol siege
Platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter have removed a video of Trump telling riote.....»»
The DC to Silicon Valley pipeline: Meet the former Washington power-players who joined the ranks at tech companies like Amazon and Airbnb
These days, major tech companies like Amazon, Airbnb, Stripe, and Apple are all home to former DC power players. Jay Carney. Thierry Monasse/Corbis via Getty Images In recent years, there's been a talent pipe.....»»
Google’s legal peril grows in face of third antitrust suit
The cascade of lawsuits against Google could gauge the staying power of the growing backlash against the largest tech companies......»»