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Inside the Race to Protect Children from AI

The double edged promise of artificial intelligence for children, and the laws trying to govern a contradictory dilemma.

Is it Easy or Tricky to Defend Big Tech in the Second Trump Administration?

One group always standing the corner of the technology industry is the Computer and Communications Industry Association.

California

Tech is Betting on a Former Executive in the Race for California Governor

Voters are questioning whether he’ll stand up to the tech industry that's backing him.

Political Battle Over Data Centers Turns Violent in Indianapolis

About thirteen shots were fired at Indiana councilman’s home after he voted in support of a data center rezoning measure

States Race to Win the Tech Economy in 2026 State of the State Addresses

Here’s what 30 governors said about broadband expansion, AI growth, and online child safety.

AI's Arrival Complicates Big Tech Climate Goals, and Some Worry it's Locking in More Fossil Fuels

A backlog of projects waiting to connect to power grids, plus the Trump administration's war on renewable energy also are complicating efforts.

Section 230

Senate Lawmakers Appear Opposed to Full Section 230 Repeal

Witnesses and lawmakers supported a more targeted reform approach to online platform regulation.

Wikipedia Inks AI Deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity on 25th Birthday

Wikipedia plans to use AI to assist editors and improve search experiences, while addressing criticism of bias and competition from rivals like Grokipedia.

Social Media

TikTok Settles as Social Media Giants Face Landmark Trial Over Youth Addiction Claims

Additional details of the settlement with TikTok were not disclosed.

Data Center

Microsoft's Brad Smith Pushes Big Tech to 'Pay Our Way' for AI Data Centers

Amid rising opposition, Microsoft is trying to win over communities concerned about AI data centers.

Google Facing a New Antitrust Probe in Europe Over Content it Uses for AI

The investigation is under the EU's competition regulations, not the newer Digital Markets Act.

Big Tech

Google Offers Changes to Satisfy EU Ad-Tech Case, But Not Breakup

Google aims to resolve Europe's concerns, but said a break up would disrupt European publishers and advertisers.

Expert Opinion

Aiden Buzzetti: Broadcast Innovation is the Key to Balanced News

This article argues that NextGen TV technology could help local broadcasters compete against Big Tech and preserve independent local journalism.

Trump Vows Retaliation Against Countries With Digital Rules Targeting U.S. Tech

Trump threatened new tariffs and export curbs in response to European digital regulations targeting U.S. tech giants