Biden urges US Congress to rein in Big Tech
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged Republican and Democratic lawmakers to break years of political gridlock and pass laws that would rein in the power of Big Tech.
Jan 11, 2023
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Big Tech sued by Seattle schools over mental health 'crisis'
The public school district in the US city of Seattle has filed a lawsuit against big tech companies for allegedly causing mental harm, depression and anxiety among students.
Jan 9, 2023
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Profits up but outlook 'cautious' at Indian software giant TCS
India's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services on Monday reported higher earnings in the December quarter, but missed expectations and warned of a "cautious" business environment in the new year.
Jan 9, 2023
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Southwest starts on reputation repair after cancellations
With its flights running on a roughly normal schedule, Southwest Airlines is now turning its attention to repairing its damaged reputation after it canceled 15,000 flights around Christmas and left holiday travelers stranded.
Jan 6, 2023
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EXPLAINER: What is the metaverse and how will it work?
The term "metaverse" is the latest buzzword to capture the tech industry's imagination—and while Facebook parent Meta is the best-known entrant into this futuristic virtual concept, it's certainly not the only one.
Jan 5, 2023
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Twitter says it will relax ban on political advertising
Twitter says it will ease up on its 3-year-old ban on political advertising, the latest change by Elon Musk as he tries to pump up revenue after purchasing the social media platform last year.
Jan 4, 2023
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China's ByteDance admits using TikTok data to track journalists
Employees of Chinese tech giant ByteDance improperly accessed data from social media platform TikTok to track journalists in a bid to identify the source of leaks to the media, the company admitted Friday.
Dec 23, 2022
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What social media regulation could look like: Think of pipelines, not utilities
Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, and his controversial statements and decisions as its owner, have fueled a new wave of calls for regulating social media companies. Elected officials and policy scholars have argued for years ...
Dec 15, 2022
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Foxconn to ease COVID-19 curbs in Chinese iPhone factory
The company that assembles Apple Inc.'s iPhones has announced it is easing COVID-19 restrictions at its largest factory in China that led thousands of workers to quit and drastically slowed production.
Dec 15, 2022
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Report: TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide
TikTok's algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to vulnerable teens, according to a report published Wednesday that highlights concerns about social media and its impact on youth mental health.
Dec 15, 2022
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