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www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Marketing

President Biden signs law to ban TikTok nationwide unless it is sold

President Biden signed a law giving ByteDance a year to divest from TikTok or face a nationwide ban. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Marketing

The controversial bill that could ban TikTok faces a rocky road in the Senate | TechCrunch

TikTok bill passed House of Representatives quickly
Senate's stance on TikTok bill uncertain [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Marketing

What's going on with the new bill that could ban TikTok? | TechCrunch

Congress is considering a new bill to pressure ByteDance to sell TikTok.
The bill would make it illegal for software tied to U.S. adversaries, like TikTok, to be distributed in the country. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
1 month ago
EU data protection

Apple, Google and Meta face first formal investigations under EU's DMA | TechCrunch

The European Union announced investigations under the Digital Markets Act on Alphabet/Google, Apple, and Meta for non-compliance with ex ante competition rules.
The investigations focus on various practices including self-preferencing in search results, steering in app stores, and 'pay or consent' model used by Meta. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Europe investigates Big Tech's use of generative AI | CNN Business

The European Union launched an investigation into Big Tech's use of AI and deepfakes, focusing on mitigation measures.
Regulators are concerned about AI disrupting elections and spreading misinformation, seeking responses from tech giants by April 5. [ more ]
The Hollywood Reporter
2 months ago
EU data protection

Europe Stakes Claim as the World's Digital Cop

Europe implements Digital Markets Act aiming to regulate tech giants like Alphabet and Apple
Impact of European digital laws extends globally affecting digital markets and tech industry standards [ more ]
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WSOC TV
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook

The European Commission is investigating Facebook and Instagram for potential violations of the EU's digital rulebook and election integrity. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

EU to investigate Meta over election misinformation ahead of June polls

The European Union has initiated formal procedures against Meta for not doing enough to combat disinformation ahead of the EU elections in June. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Marketing

TikTok Broke the Tech Law Logjam. Can That Success Be Repeated?

The swift passage of TikTok legislation marks a rare bipartisan moment with momentum building for further tech regulation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Jon Stewart says Apple told him not to interview FTC chair Lina Khan

Jon Stewart accused Apple of preventing him from interviewing FTC chair Lina Khan on his show and podcast.
Stewart and Khan discussed the concentration of power in tech companies and the need for antitrust laws to prevent economic monopolies. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Law

The Supreme Court could decide the fate of content moderation - or it could punt | TechCrunch

The Supreme Court is considering two state laws limiting social media moderation
The laws aim to prevent social media companies from banning certain content based on viewpoints. [ more ]
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