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Florida governor signs bill barring social media companies from blocking political candidates

The legislation would punish companies that suspend political candidates, and it would make it easier to bring lawsuits against tech companies......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 24th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 24th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 24th, 2021

Therese Poletti"s Tech Tales: The SPACsplosion has reached a reckoning

Regulators and investors are finally figuring out the dangers of special-purpose acquisition companies, also known as SPACs, or blank-check companies......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 16th, 2021

Plant-tech firm Benson Hill going public in $2-billion SPAC merger

Benson Hill Inc. is going public by merging with a special-purpose acquisition company in a deal that values the plant-growing technology firm at $2 billion, the companies said......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsMay 10th, 2021

Dallas tech salaries are spiking — and there"s no sign of the trend slowing

North Texas remains a lower-cost option than more pricey tech hubs such as Silicon Valley for compensation. But at the same time, companies are casting wider nets to find talent......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 11th, 2021

PreMarket Prep: Is The Bottom In For Special Purpose Acquisition Companies?

On Benzinga's "PreMarket Prep" YouTube show, co-host Dennis Dick talked about a potential comeback in special purpose acquisition companies Wednesday.  read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 7th, 2021

IPO Market Starts To Show Cracks As Tech Deals Falter

IPO Market Starts To Show Cracks As Tech Deals Falter Caught between the rock of Xi JInping tracking down on local tech companies (see "China Considers Creating State-Backed Company .....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMar 30th, 2021

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......»»

Category: worldSource: nytMar 25th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 25th, 2021

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......»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 25th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 24th, 2021

Find out the winners of the inaugural Milwaukee Business Journal Tech Awards

The Milwaukee Business Journal will honor 11 Milwaukee-area companies and individuals as part of our inaugural Tech Awards. Find out who made the prestigious list......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 11th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 16th, 2021

Khosla Ventures gets into the SPAC boom with plans to raise $1.2B in 3 IPOs

Another major Silicon Valley tech investor joins the record run of "blank check" IPOs. Menlo Park-based Khosla Ventures filed plans Friday to raise $1.2 billion for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) that aim to take three yet-to-be-dete.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 13th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJan 28th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 16th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 15th, 2021

Trump scrambles to find new social network after Twitter ban, as White House prepares to blast big tech

Twitter’s decision to b.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 9th, 2021

Which companies would thrive or dive in a Democratic-run DC? Investors are placing their bets.

Stocks of smaller companies are jumping, while Big Tech slumps on Wednesday as investors jockey to find the winners and losers amid rising expectations that Democrats may take control of Washington and deliver more support for the struggling ec.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneJan 8th, 2021