Amazon facing antitrust probe over its marketplace, report says
Amazon is reportedly facing a potential investigation of its marketplace by antitrust officials examining whether it's using its influence to hurt competition.
Sep 13, 2019
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Big Tech's 'nemesis' in EU gets new term—and more power
The European Union's competition chief is getting a new term - with expanded powers - in a move that underlines how the bloc's battle to regulate big tech companies is only just beginning.
Sep 10, 2019
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As feds loom, states hit Facebook, Google with new probes
Two groups of states are targeting Facebook and Google in separate antitrust probes, widening the scrutiny of Big Tech beyond sweeping federal and congressional investigations into their market dominance.
Sep 6, 2019
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DOJ talking with states in 'broad' tech antitrust probe
The U.S. Justice Department intends to work with state attorneys general in a broad review of whether large technology companies are harming competition, the department's top antitrust official said.
Aug 21, 2019
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US attorney general says encryption creates security risk
Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday that increased encryption of data on phones and computers and encrypted messaging apps are putting American security at risk.
Jul 23, 2019
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Facebook's currency Libra faces financial, privacy pushback
Facebook is getting a taste of the regulatory pushback it will face as it creates a new digital currency with corporate partners.
Jun 19, 2019
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Is 'Big Tech' too big? A look at growing antitrust scrutiny
Is Big Tech headed for a big breakup?
Jun 5, 2019
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Troubled Boeing stays close to the ground at a major UK air show
European planemaker Airbus plans to show off its newest passenger jet with daily flight demonstrations during one of the world's biggest aviation trade fairs. But an ongoing safety and manufacturing crisis has rival Boeing ...
Jul 22, 2024
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US says it broke up Russian AI bot farm on X
The United States has disrupted a Russian disinformation campaign involving AI-powered bots used to create fake profiles on the social media platform X, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
Jul 10, 2024
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US regulator says TikTok may be violating child privacy law
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Tuesday that it had referred a complaint against TikTok to the Justice Department, saying the popular video sharing app may be violating child privacy laws.
Jun 19, 2024
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