Aarti Shahani
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Technology
Microsoft President: Democracy Is At Stake. Regulate Big Tech
Brad Smith says governments need to step in and set rules for the Internet giants. "Almost no technology has gone so entirely unregulated, for so long, as digital technology," he says.
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Business
48 States Investigating Whether Google's Dominance Hurts Competition
The top legal officials of 48 states, led by Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, announced a major investigation into Google's dominance in search and advertising.
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National
In Bay Area, Indian Immigrants Find Community In Theater
A theater company in Santa Clara, Calif., has become a place for Indian immigrants working in the tech sector to find a home away from home.
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Business
Trolled Online, Women In Politics Fight To Hold Big Tech Accountable In The U.K.
The move in Europe to get tough on tech is partly thanks to an awakening that began with the experiences of women in politics.
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Technology
The Website Where Violent White Supremacists State Their Case
The El Paso shooter targeted a Latino community and left a manifesto on the website 8chan — hallmarks of a white extremist attack, experts say, and not to be confused with other types of shootings.
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Business
FTC: Facebook's Zuckerberg Must Give Progress Reports To Regulators
The FTC and Facebook entered a new settlement over privacy violations. CEO Mark Zuckerberg must give quarterly progress reports directly to regulators. Facebook must also pay a $5 billion fine.
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Law & Courts
FTC To Hold Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Liable For Any Future Privacy Violations
Under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the company will pay $5 billion and its co-founder could be subject to penalties if Facebook doesn't comply with the agreement.
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Business
Justice Department Begins Review Of Whether Big Tech Is Too Powerful
The Justice Department is launching a wide-ranging antitrust review of big tech companies. The inquiry will consider concerns raised about "search, social media and some retail services online."
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Technology
Tech Firms To Face Lawmakers Over Antitrust, Digital Currency
Lawmakers in the Senate and House will question lobbyists and officials from Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple on an array of issues, including whether they're so big they stifle competition.
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Politics
Trump Can't Block Twitter Followers, Federal Appeals Court Rules
The appeals court upheld a lower court decision from last year that says the president conducts government business on his personal Twitter account, so all Americans must be able to access it.