Senator Josh Hawley targets tech censorship with new bill
Since big tech companies have failed to address censorship concerns, Senator Josh Hawley thinks it’s time to look at Section 230.
Apple CEO Tim Cook says tech companies should accept responsibility for “hate speech”
Cook has previously said that what he deems to “hate” has no place on Apple’s platforms.
Facebook wants to create “a safe space for trustworthy news”
Facebook is more determined than ever to crack down on what’s allowed on the platform.
After previously banning cryptocurrency ads, Facebook is set to announce its own cryptocurrency
Facebook’s cryptocurrency is set to launch next week.
Facebook settles on claims it was defrauding advertisers by grossly overstating video views up to 900%
The details of the settlement are not yet known.
How to be a “hate agent”, according to Facebook
Facebook has a list of criteria that it uses to determine if you’re a hate agent.
Individuals states are considering their own antitrust motions against big tech companies
Moves could be made against big tech at the state level, not just on the federal level.
Facebook shares tank after leaked emails revealed Zuckerberg was aware of Facebook’s privacy crimes
The FTC specifically wants to know if Facebook violated a consent decree that it has agreed to follow way back in 2012.
Austrian Supreme Court rules: Facebook must face privacy lawsuit
Facebook tried to block the lawsuit.
Congress kickstarts its investigation into major tech companies over antitrust law violations
The first hearing will be related to the news media.
Facebook severely limits its “Open Graph” feature in the face of privacy concerns
Many investigators and journalists used to make good use of the feature.
Google outspends all of its rivals in lobbying efforts
Google is the biggest tech giant in terms of lobbying spending.












