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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.
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.
Google outspends all of its rivals in lobbying efforts
Google is the biggest tech giant in terms of lobbying spending.
Amazon is on the brink of heightened antitrust scrutiny
The FTC is collecting data on Amazon.
Tim Cook says Apple isn’t a monopoly
13.4% share of the global smartphone market in 2018, which means Apple isn’t a monopoly – according to Tim Cook.
House Judiciary Committee launches antitrust investigation into big tech
Reports are indicating that the DOJ and FTC will also soon be launching antitrust probes into Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google.
Senator Josh Hawley introduces bill to stop tech companies ignoring your “Do Not Track” requests
The Do Not Track act would make compliance mandatory.
Senator Josh Hawley is asking Mark Zuckerberg the important privacy questions
The Senator requests that the Facebook CEO respond by May 27th
Is Rankware the next Cambridge Analytica?
The Rankware scenario sounds eerily similar to the events that proceeded the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
At this point, regulation of Facebook seems inevitable
Fines and regulations appear to be on the horizon for Facebook.
Amazon Echo Kids Edition is facing FTC complaints
Amazon is accused of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.