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FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces four new criminal charges
FTX creator Sam Bankman-Fried is now dealing with four new charges over fraud and campaign finance violations.
The FTC is opening a tech-focused office to help it keep up with Silicon Valley
The Federal Trade Commission is opening a dedicated technology office that will place Silicon Valley under more scrutiny and help it stay on top of emerging tech and trends in a fast-moving market.
Bipartisan bill would require that social networks have 'clear' content policies
Senators have introduced a bill that would make social networks provide clearer content moderation policies.
FCC proposals require phone companies to help domestic violence survivors
The FCC's proposed rules would make carriers help domestic violence survivors.
House panel subpoenas the CEOs from tech's biggest companies over content moderation
A House panel has subpoenaed the CEOs of Amazon, Google, Meta and others over their content moderation policies.
European Parliament votes to ban new gas car sales by 2035
The European Parliament has voted in favor of banning new gas car and van sales by 2035.
Can TikTok convince the US it’s not a national security threat?
TikTok is pushing transparency and accountability as it tires to avoid more band and secure its future in the United States.
Tesla's five-seat Model Y and other EVs now qualify for the new $7,500 federal tax credit
More versions of Tesla's Model Y and four other EVs now qualify for the new $7,500 federal tax credit thanks to the Treasury.
EU vows to get tougher on Big Tech privacy violations
The EU is taking a tougher stance on Big Tech privacy investigations.
US, Netherlands and Japan reportedly agree to limit China's access to chipmaking equipment
The Biden administration has reportedly reached an agreement with the Netherlands and Japan to restrict China’s access to advanced chipmaking machinery made by ASML and Nikon.
NYC wants all Uber and Lyft cars to be electric by 2030
New York City wants Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies to go all-electric by 2030.
Massachusetts bills would set a minimum wage for rideshare drivers
New Massachussetts bills would give rideshare drivers a minimum wage and other benefits.
Google will once again apply Gmail spam detection to political campaign emails
Google plans to end a pilot that let political ad campaigns dodge Gmail's spam filters.
UK bill would ban videos portraying Channel immigrant crossings in a 'positive light'
The UK is amending a bill to ban videos portraying Channel immigrant crossings in a 'positive light.'
England is banning the sale of some single-use plastics
By the end of the year, England will ban the sale of many single-use plastics, including cutlery and plates.
House Republicans form panel to shape crypto policy
House Republicans have created a panel to oversee crypto policy, including rules.
Biden calls for bipartisan legislation to keep Big Tech in check
The president has urged Democrats and Republicans to 'find common ground" and protect privacy, competition and children.
John Deere will let US farmers repair their own equipment
John Deere has agreed to a right to repair promise, albeit under plenty of political pressure.
The FCC wants carriers to notify you sooner when there's a data breach
The FCC has proposed rules that could let carriers alert you to data breaches much sooner.
Apple fined $8.5 million in France over targeted App Store ads (updated)
Apple is facing a $8.5 million fine in France for allegedly gathering data for targeted App Store ads without permission.