All the big tech layoffs of 2023Amazon, Google and Microsoft are just some of those cutting jobs.By J. Fingas, 05.24.2023
EU vows to get tougher on Big Tech privacy violationsRegulators will have to show they're taking decisive action in GDPR cases.By J. Fingas, 01.31.2023
Biden calls for bipartisan legislation to keep Big Tech in checkThe president urged Democrats and Republicans to 'find common ground" and protect privacy, competition and kids.By K. Holt, 01.11.2023
Big Tech critic Tim Wu is leaving the White HouseWu joined the National Economic Council in 2021.By I. Bonifacic, 12.31.2022
Justice Department officials want to take part in Epic v. Apple appealThe agency has asked for 10 minutes to talk about US antitrust law.By I. Bonifacic, 09.17.2022
European Union passes landmark laws to rein in big techThe Digital Markets and Services Acts are designed to level the playing field.By D. Cooper, 07.05.2022
Texas's bizarre social media law suspended by Supreme CourtThe constitutionality of the law will continue to be decided in the lower court.By A. Menegus, 05.31.2022
UK regulator will have the power to impose steep fines on Big TechThe unit will also make it easier to switch between digital platforms.By J. Fingas, 05.06.2022
G20 deal raises the minimum tax rate for big tech companiesApple, Google and others couldn't use loopholes to avoid some taxes.By J. Fingas, 10.31.2021
Big Tech critic Lina Khan wins FTC confirmationThe Senate voted 69-28 to approve Khan's appointment as an FTC commissioner.By K. Holt, 06.15.2021
UK launches new watchdog to govern the dominance of Big TechThe Digital Markets Unit has started work in 'shadow' mode as it awaits full legislative powers.By S. Shah, 04.07.2021
Wikipedia plans to charge large organizations using its encyclopediaIt's in talks to provide the commercial product to Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook.By S. Shah, 03.17.2021
Amy Klobuchar is the first politician of the Biden era to take on Big Tech regulationsThe senator's new bill seeks to give more power and resources to federal regulators.By I. Bonifacic, 02.04.2021
The EU could break up big tech companies that violate stricter rulesThe UK also plans to clamp down on harmful content on social media.By K. Holt, 12.15.2020
Senate committee votes to subpoena Facebook, Google and Twitter CEOsMembers plan to grill Zuckerberg, Pichai and Dorsey over Section 230 protections. By K. Holt, 10.01.2020
New York State targets big tech with tougher antitrust billThe legislation could close antitrust loopholes.By C. Fisher, 08.05.2020
How it feels to survive Silicon Valley and a pandemicEven bad security practices have to shelter in place.By V. Blue, 07.24.2020
Amazon invests $2 billion in its clean energy fundAfter criticism, the company is working towards more environmentally friendly policies.By A. Smajstrla, 06.23.2020
UK to levy additional tax on big tech companies beginning April 1stThe two percent 'digital services tax' is strongly opposed by the US.By C. Fisher, 03.11.2020
EU won't let Facebook tell it how to regulate tech giantsEU officials dismissed Facebook’s regulation recommendations.By C. Fisher, 02.17.2020