DoJ asks Congress to limit protections for social media companies
Attorney General William Barr speaks out against Section 230.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz says Mark Zuckerberg lied to Congress ... in 2018
Coincidentally, his claims come just days before a high-profile antitrust hearing.
Big tech antitrust hearing with Apple and Google rescheduled to July 29th
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Microsoft told antitrust committee that Apple's App Store is anticompetitive
President Brad Smith called out Apple's fees and arbitrary approval policy.
Senate bill aims to boost accountability for Section 230 without gutting it
It might improve online moderation with less of a political slant.
Jeff Bezos is willing to testify about Amazon's use of seller data
Last month, it seemed Amazon didn't want its CEO appearing before Congress.
House wants four 'big tech' CEOs to testify in competition probe
Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook have been pushed to respond.
Amazon won't commit to Jeff Bezos testimony over misuse of seller data
Congress may have to settle for a subordinate.
US lawmakers ask Jeff Bezos to testify about Amazon's alleged data abuse
The House Judiciary Committee say they'll subpoena Bezos if he doesn't comply.
Congresswoman calls on YouTube to stop promoting climate misinformation
Rep. Kathy Castor is asking Google to demonetize climate change denial videos.
Boeing employees called designers of flawed Max 737 jets 'clowns'
Newly released emails show employees had concerns about the faulty jets.
Bipartisan bill would give parents more power to protect their kids online
The bill would also broaden COPPA's protections to include mobile apps.
Congress worries sale of .org could harm non-profits
They want assurances this won't limit access to a crucial internet domain.
Congress approves the TRACED Act to fight robocalls
The legislation could help find and prosecute robocallers.
Congress is raising the minimum smoking and vaping age to 21
The new law is expected to go into effect sometime next year.
Democrats want to study FOSTA-SESTA's impact on sex workers online
Politicians want to know if kicking sex workers offline put them at risk.
House panel asks Apple, Google if app makers must reveal foreign ties
It's concerned TikTok, Grindr and other apps might pose security risks.
Twitter is bringing back candidate labels for the 2020 US elections
The company says it will also start verifying candidate accounts this week.
Twitter bans House candidate who suggested Ilhan Omar should be hanged
Danielle Stella claims her tweets weren't threats.