Antitrust
Google Face Off With U.S. Government Over Possible Breakup
An existential threat for Google as a court in Washington will hear 'remedies' arguments about how, or whether, Google should be broken up.
Big Tech
Meta CEO Zuckerberg Considered Spinning Off Instagram in 2018, Email Says
In the 2018 email, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said 'there is a non-trivial chance' Meta could be forced to spin off Instagram.
Big Tech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Takes Stand in Historic Antitrust Trial
The trial could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups Meta bought more than a decade ago.
Antitrust
Meta Faces Antitrust Trial That Could Force It to Break Off Instagram, WhatsApp
The looming antitrust trial will be the first big test of President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission’s ability to challenge Big Tech.
Democracy
Gomez Warns FCC Being ‘Weaponized’ Under Trump Administration
‘This FCC has been weighing in on partisan issues that go far beyond our core responsibilities,' she said.
AI
Trump Rescinds Biden's Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
In distinguishing himself from former President Joe Biden, Trump takes a different approach to AI safety.
Free Speech
TikTok Goes Dark, Restarts After Executive Order Commitment From Trump
TikTok said it was restoring service after President-elect Donald Trump said he would issue an executive order ensuring service.
Social Media
Meta Scraps Fact-Checking Program Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
The platform will shift to a user-driven moderation model inspired by X.
Election 2024
What Does Big Tech Hope to Gain From Warming Up to Trump?
Wish list includes clearing the way for AI development, easier energy for data centers, changing the antitrust discussion and fending off EU.
Election 2024
Amazon, Meta Each Contribute $1 Million to Trump Inauguration Fund
Major tech companies seek to improve their relationship with the incoming president.
Social Media
Carr Links Section 230 Immunity to Acting in Good Faith
New incoming FCC chairman also wants to 'unleash America's space economy.'
What's New
How Silicon Valley Helped Make Donald Trump Competitive Again
The venture capitalists have created a permission structure for those who favor Silicon Valley-style 'disruptive innovation.'
Election 2024
Report: TikTok Let Through Disinformation in Political Ads Despite Its Own Ban
Facebook cited for improved content-moderation systems.
Public Safety
House Committee to Vote on Communications Bills
Two bills aim to increase internet safety
FCC
Possible Harris VP Choice Wants Big Tech and ISPs to Support Rural Fund
Democratic Senator from Arizona wants to lower the cost of high-speed internet for consumers and rural providers.
Big Tech
Rosenworcel Weighs in on Big Tech Regulation
‘It’s a conversation I think we should be having,’ FCC Chairwoman says
