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Privacy professionals
fromKqed
2 hours ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
2 hours ago

FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US

Netgear receives conditional approval from the FCC, allowing it to sell and service consumer routers in the US despite a ban on foreign-made devices.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

UK reliance on US big tech companies is 'national security risk', claims report | Computer Weekly

The UK is at risk due to over-reliance on US tech companies for critical infrastructure, impacting national security.
Environment
fromFast Company
14 hours ago

Why Big Tech companies got quiet on climate change

Tech companies are prioritizing AI growth over climate goals, raising concerns about their ability to meet emissions reduction targets.
#google
Law
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
2 hours ago

Google faces mass arbitration as advertisers seek billions

Google faces billions in damage claims from advertisers due to illegal monopoly rulings on its search and advertising technology.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Law

DOJ and states appeal Google monopoly ruling to push for harsher penalties against the company

Law
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
2 hours ago

Google faces mass arbitration as advertisers seek billions

Google faces billions in damage claims from advertisers due to illegal monopoly rulings on its search and advertising technology.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Law

DOJ and states appeal Google monopoly ruling to push for harsher penalties against the company

Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

FCC Chair Thinks NFL Puts Too Many Games on Streaming Services as Trump's DOJ Opens Probe into Broadcast Deals

The FCC is concerned about the NFL's broadcasting deals impacting local broadcasters and viewer access to games through traditional media.
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
16 hours ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
#ibm
Social justice
fromTheregister
13 hours ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Social justice
fromTheregister
13 hours ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
#ai-security
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
4 hours ago

What Lawyers Need To Know About Anthropic's Mythos - Above the Law

Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, uncovers significant security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about its potential impact on cybersecurity.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
4 hours ago

What Lawyers Need To Know About Anthropic's Mythos - Above the Law

Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, uncovers significant security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about its potential impact on cybersecurity.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
9 hours ago

Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed

Anthropic opposes Illinois bill SB 3444, which would shield AI labs from liability for large-scale harm caused by their systems.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
12 hours ago

A McKinsey senior partner who meets with Fortune 500 leaders explains why it's so hard to be a CEO right now

CEOs face increasing challenges, with critical issues on the management agenda rising significantly, leading to shorter tenures and heightened turnover.
#big-tech
fromwww.cnbc.com
4 days ago
European startups

The Trump administration is getting angry as EU Big Tech fines top $7 billion in 2 years

Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Last Week's Landmark Verdicts Against Big Tech Have a Surprise Ally at the Supreme Court

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube challenge Big Tech's legal immunity, potentially leading to significant financial consequences for these companies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
European startups
fromwww.cnbc.com
4 days ago

The Trump administration is getting angry as EU Big Tech fines top $7 billion in 2 years

The Trump administration opposes EU fines on Big Tech, claiming they hinder innovation and threaten AI growth.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Last Week's Landmark Verdicts Against Big Tech Have a Surprise Ally at the Supreme Court

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube challenge Big Tech's legal immunity, potentially leading to significant financial consequences for these companies.
Business intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

OpenAI executive sends internal memo: 'The market is as competitive as I have ever seen it'

Customers seek deeper insights into AI roadmaps and demand systems that integrate seamlessly into their workflows.
Europe politics
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.
#meta
fromABA Journal
4 days ago
Social media marketing

Facebook, Instagram pulling ads from lawyers looking for plaintiffs ... to sue them

Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 week ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Marketing tech
fromQuartz
1 day ago

Meta expected to surpass Google as top digital ad platform

Meta is projected to surpass Google as the leading digital advertising business in 2023, marking a significant shift in the market.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Zuck stuck on Trump's bad side: FTC appeals loss in Meta monopoly case

Meta defended its court victory, stressing fierce competition, continued innovation, and commitments to partner with and invest in America amid political tensions.
Tech industry
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

A Landmark Verdict Against Meta and Google

Meta and Google were found liable for creating addictive products that harmed a young woman's mental health, resulting in a $3 million verdict.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 week ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

At last, David has landed a double punch on the tech Goliaths. Now to hit them even harder | Jonathan Freedland

Meta faces significant legal challenges after juries found it liable for harm caused by its platforms, raising concerns about its future viability.
Marketing tech
fromQuartz
1 day ago

Meta expected to surpass Google as top digital ad platform

Meta is projected to surpass Google as the leading digital advertising business in 2023, marking a significant shift in the market.
#apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
Apple

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Apple's long, bitter App Store antitrust war

Apple has shifted from a small competitor to a dominant force in mobile computing, raising concerns over its market practices.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling regarding its 27% commission on external payment systems in the App Store.
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Apple's long, bitter App Store antitrust war

Apple has shifted from a small competitor to a dominant force in mobile computing, raising concerns over its market practices.
Marketing tech
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
8 hours ago

Social Media Powers Online's Ad Market Dominance, and Meta Eats 70 Percent of That Pie

Online advertising, particularly social media, is projected to dominate the global advertising market, reaching $1.5 trillion by 2030.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
1 day ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
Media industry
fromWIRED
9 hours ago

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

A conservative legal group expedited a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC by directly contacting the FCC chairman's office, bypassing standard procedures.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Not What We Want to Hear': Fox Host Alarmed by News China Is Neck and Neck' With US in Key Tech Race

China is rapidly closing the AI performance gap with the U.S., raising concerns about the competitive landscape.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Not What We Want to Hear': Fox Host Alarmed by News China Is Neck and Neck' With US in Key Tech Race

China is rapidly closing the AI performance gap with the U.S., raising concerns about the competitive landscape.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Irish barrister to take senior EU job as 'DG Competition'

Anthony Whelan is a leading candidate for the DG for Competition role in the EU, having extensive experience in EU civil service and law.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

"I'm in favor of not having any rules against insider trading. I would like all the information out there as soon as it's available. Because look, as a society, we are better off knowing as soon as possible anything that is knowable."
Business
#antitrust
SF politics
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
London startup
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The UK's antitrust regulator is looking into Microsoft's possible monopoly power

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in the cloud market.
fromAxios
1 day ago

OpenAI rips Anthropic, distances itself from Microsoft

We are firing on all cylinders to establish this as a scaled distribution channel. The pivot to Amazon enables OpenAI to develop systems that can operate reliably over time and across complex business processes.
Artificial intelligence
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US media trapped between oligarchy and presidency

Media ownership in the U.S. is increasingly concentrated among billionaires, impacting critical coverage of the president and press dynamics.
#amazon
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Amazon vs. Walmart: The Retail War Just Picked a Winner

Amazon and Walmart have similar revenues but vastly different profit strategies, with Amazon relying on AWS and Walmart on physical stores and eCommerce.
fromTheregister
5 days ago
Business

Tiny violins as Amazon execs face pay packet pinch

Amazon executives received significantly lower compensation in 2025 compared to previous years, despite the company's revenue and net income growth.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Amazon vs. Walmart: The Retail War Just Picked a Winner

Amazon and Walmart have similar revenues but vastly different profit strategies, with Amazon relying on AWS and Walmart on physical stores and eCommerce.
Business
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Tiny violins as Amazon execs face pay packet pinch

Amazon executives received significantly lower compensation in 2025 compared to previous years, despite the company's revenue and net income growth.
#social-media
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman's addiction to social media, marking a significant shift in legal accountability for tech companies.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The era of invincibility is over': the week that brought big tech to heel

Social media companies were found liable for designing addictive products, marking a significant shift in accountability for tech giants.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'The era of impunity is over': What next for big tech after landmark social media verdict?

Tech giants Meta and Google are held accountable for addictive apps causing mental health issues in children, facing a $6 million ruling.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman's addiction to social media, marking a significant shift in legal accountability for tech companies.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The era of invincibility is over': the week that brought big tech to heel

Social media companies were found liable for designing addictive products, marking a significant shift in accountability for tech giants.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'The era of impunity is over': What next for big tech after landmark social media verdict?

Tech giants Meta and Google are held accountable for addictive apps causing mental health issues in children, facing a $6 million ruling.
#semiconductors
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Boosting export controls; AI-focused workforce development; and more

Bipartisan senators introduced the MATCH Act to strengthen semiconductor export controls and prevent adversaries from acquiring critical technology.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Boosting export controls; AI-focused workforce development; and more

Bipartisan senators introduced the MATCH Act to strengthen semiconductor export controls and prevent adversaries from acquiring critical technology.
#ftc
fromAol
2 days ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
16 hours ago

Digest: Ad Companies in Boycott Settlement Talks with FTC; Court Orders Meta to Face Youth Addiction Suit; YouTube Raises Premium Prices

FTC is negotiating a settlement with ad companies over coordinated ad boycotts, while Meta faces a lawsuit for designing addictive features for youth.
fromAol
2 days ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

fromAol
2 days ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
16 hours ago

Digest: Ad Companies in Boycott Settlement Talks with FTC; Court Orders Meta to Face Youth Addiction Suit; YouTube Raises Premium Prices

FTC is negotiating a settlement with ad companies over coordinated ad boycotts, while Meta faces a lawsuit for designing addictive features for youth.
fromAol
2 days ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

How a "New York Times" Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy

The New York Times profiled a questionable AI healthcare start-up, Medvi, overlooking serious legal and ethical concerns behind its business model.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

European plans against Big Tech meet with criticism from businesses

Companies across sectors such as banking, industry, and technology report that their digital infrastructure is closely intertwined with American software and cloud platforms. Many organizations rely on services from large American suppliers for office software, cloud storage, and AI applications. According to them, this dependence cannot be reduced quickly without operational disruptions.
Miscellaneous
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.
Marketing tech
fromAcast
5 days ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
Law
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Is this Big Tech's 'big tobacco' event? Groundbreaking Meta/ Google verdict could be gamechanger for EU and Irish watchdogs

A US jury's ruling against Meta and Google for harm caused to a woman may shift public opinion and regulatory pressure in Europe.
Marketing tech
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Advertising watchdog rules in favor of Verizon promotion

Verizon's advertising adequately disclosed a future price increase for its wireless service, according to the NAD ruling.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
4 days ago

What AI CEOs still don't get about Washington

Congress struggles with tech policy amid lobbying and constituent demands, while companies propose various AI governance strategies.
EU data protection
fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago

Fines alone won't stop big tech behaving badly. Here's what might work

Countries are considering social media bans for kids and fines for enforcement, but fines may not effectively deter bad corporate behavior.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Don't let hyperscalers hijack digital sovereignty, EC told

European cloud providers urge EU legislation requiring genuine tech sovereignty through ownership and control, not mere EU presence, to counter American hyperscaler dominance.
Tech industry
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

How Google neutralized tech's loudest antitrust critic with a single settlement clause - Silicon Canals

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney must publicly affirm Google's platform changes are procompetitive and cannot criticize Google for years under a settlement agreement resolving their antitrust dispute.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

The Stack: Ads Evolve, AI Expands, and Big Tech Faces Pushback

Advertising formats are evolving rapidly, with significant legal and regulatory tensions in the digital ecosystem.
US news
fromBenzinga
2 months ago

DOJ Cross-Appeals Antitrust Decision Protecting Google Chrome Amid 'Unlawful Monopolization' Of Internet Search - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)

The DOJ filed a cross-appeal seeking remedies after a court declined to force Google to sell Chrome or end its default search agreement with Apple.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Lack of regulatory action on hyperscaler dominance prompts inquiry chair to quit

European Commission inquiries into cloud market competition may conclude before the UK's CMA investigation, while AI adoption urgently requires resolving market dominance issues and reducing inflated cloud costs.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Apple and Google face simultaneous antitrust actions across four continents - Silicon Canals

Apple and Google, the two companies that collectively control how more than six billion people access the internet from their pockets, are now facing coordinated antitrust enforcement actions across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. The simultaneous pressure marks a structural shift in how governments worldwide approach platform power.
US politics
fromAP News
2 months ago

FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust decision

The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday it will appeal the November ruling in favor of Meta in its antitrust case against the social media giant. The FTC said it continues to allege that, for more than a decade, Meta Platforms Inc. has "illegally maintained a monopoly" in social networking through anticompetitive conduct "by buying the significant competitive threats it identified in Instagram and WhatsApp."
Tech industry
fromDigiday
2 months ago

As U.S. courts near a remedy, Europe puts Google's ad tech concessions under the microscope

The crunch moment in Google's antitrust battles with the Justice Department over its ad tech stack looms ever closer, with Justice Leonie Brinkema expected to issue her remedies ruling by the close of Q1. While these deliberations take place in the chambers of a courtroom in the Eastern District of Virginia, developments elsewhere underscore the political undercurrents at play, namely the push to limit Big Tech's power.
Miscellaneous
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Will Google Ever Have to Pay for Its Sins?

Big Tech, led by Google, used ad-tech monopoly power to capture and divert advertising revenue, severely harming publishers' finances and journalism's sustainability.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

The EC further pushes to rein-in Google's ad tech monopoly

Google's vertically integrated ad tech stack created structural conflicts enabling exclusionary conduct, prompting EU provisional findings, potential billions in fines, and possible forced divestiture.
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