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House GOP split over Big Tech antitrust: Jordan versus Buck [ad_1] Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, speaks to supporters gathered at The Champions of Liberty Rally in Hebron, Ky., Friday, Aug 11, 2017. Rep. Jordan was joined at the fundraising event by Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, U.S. Rep Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky. (Online News 72h Photo/Bryan Woolston) House GOP split over Big Tech antitrust: Jordan versus Buck Christopher Hutton February 25, 07:00 AM February 25, 07:00 AM Video Embed T he Republica...

Supreme Court to hear arguments in second case with major implications for internet [ad_1] Beatriz Gonzalez, right, the mother of 23-year-old Nohemi Gonzalez, a student killed in the Paris terrorist attacks, and stepfather Jose Hernandez, speak outside the Supreme Court,Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Washington. A lawsuit against YouTube from the family of Nohemi Gonzalez was argued at the Supreme Court. (Online News 72h Photo/Alex Brandon) Alex Brandon/Online News 72h Supreme Court to hear arguments in second case with major implications for internet Christopher Hutton February 22, 05:30 AM ...

How a Supreme Court ruling against Google could upend the internet as we know it [ad_1] FILE - An upcoming Supreme Court case aims to answer whether online companies can be held responsible for promoting harmful speech. A decision against Google could upend the internet as we know it. (Online News 72h Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) Manuel Balce Ceneta/Online News 72h How a Supreme Court ruling against Google could upend the internet as we know it Kaelan Deese Christopher Hutton February 21, 06:00 AM February 21, 06:14 AM ...

Flood of tech layoffs worsens at Amazon, Microsoft, and Google [ad_1] Pedestrians walks past Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in the financial district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. (Stephanie Foden/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Flood of tech layoffs worsens at Amazon, Microsoft, and Google Christopher Hutton January 22, 03:00 AM January 22, 03:01 AM Video Embed P rominent tech firms are shedding thousands of jobs in an attempt to cut costs to weather declining revenue and a feared recession. ...

Lawmakers' family working for Big Tech shows undue sway, top GOP critic says [ad_1] Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, stops for a reporter as he heads to the chamber for votes, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Some in the Freedom Caucus are showing reluctance to the choice of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., to become the next speaker of the House when the Republicans take the majority in the next Congress. (Online News 72h Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) J. Scott Applewhite/Online News 72h Lawmakers' family working for Big Tech shows undue sway, top GOP critic says Christopher Hutton ...

Year in Review: Five notable tech bills passed this year as Silicon Valley faces populist backlash [ad_1] TikTok and Facebook application on screen Apple iPhone XR (Anatoliy Sizov/Getty Images) Year in Review: Five notable tech bills passed this year as Silicon Valley faces populist backlash Christopher Hutton December 27, 03:00 AM December 27, 03:00 AM Video Embed C ongress was able to pass a few small yet significant pieces of technology-related legislation amid growing populist hostility toward Big Tech from th...

Republicans divided on fight to take on Big Tech [ad_1] In this April 4, 2019, file photo, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee member Josh Hawley, R-Mo., listens to witnesses during the Committee's hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Cliff Owen/Online News 72h) Republicans divided on fight to take on Big Tech Sarah Westwood December 25, 07:00 AM December 26, 07:09 AM M ost Republicans readily agree they should use their forthcoming House majority to take on the so-called Big Tech co...

Republicans divided on fight to take on Big Tech [ad_1] In this April 4, 2019, file photo, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee member Josh Hawley, R-Mo., listens to witnesses during the Committee's hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Cliff Owen/Online News 72h) Republicans divided on fight to take on Big Tech Sarah Westwood December 25, 07:00 AM December 25, 07:01 AM Video Embed M ost Republicans readily agree they should use their forthcoming House majority to take on the so-calle...

There Musk be some mistake: Elon disputes result of Twitter poll telling him to step down [ad_1] ANKARA, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 06: In this photo illustration, the image of Elon Musk is displayed on a computer screen and the logo of twitter on a mobile phone in Ankara, Turkiye on October 06, 2022. Muhammed Selim Korkutata / Anadolu Agency Anadolu Agency/Anadolu Agency There Musk be some mistake: Elon disputes result of Twitter poll telling him to step down Ryan King December 20, 08:52 AM December 20, 08:54 AM Video Embe...

WATCH: Kevin McCarthy condemns FBI for 'weaponizing' businesses against citizens [ad_1] House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., speaks with reporters at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, about his meeting with President Joe Biden. (Online News 72h Photo/Susan Walsh) Susan Walsh/Online News 72h WATCH: Kevin McCarthy condemns FBI for 'weaponizing' businesses against citizens Steff Thomas December 17, 02:16 PM December 17, 02:17 PM Video Embed H ouse Minority Leader Kevin ...

Jack Dorsey apologizes for Elon Musk mess at Twitter [ad_1] In this Sept. 5, 2018, file photo, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee. (Online News 72h Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) Jack Dorsey apologizes for Elon Musk mess at Twitter Jenny Goldsberry November 05, 04:49 PM November 05, 04:51 PM Video Embed Twitter's c o-founder Jack Dorsey took the blame for the massive layoffs under its new CEO, Elon Musk. Employees were informed Thursday via a memo that Twitter would be...

Bono apologizes for forcing U2 album onto iPhones in 2014 [ad_1] Bono seems to understand that you cannot simply write-off Trump supporters as racist or ignorant. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/Online News 72h) Greg Allen Bono apologizes for forcing U2 album onto iPhones in 2014 Christopher Hutton October 24, 10:40 AM October 24, 10:40 AM Video Embed U 2's lead singer apologized for placing a surprise album in every iTunes user's library, a move that prompted user frustration and raised worries about Big Te...

Parler claims 'freedom from censorship' amid Major Tech midterm preparations [ad_1] The brand of the social media system Parler is displayed on a cellphone even though the platform's web-site is viewed in the qualifications. (Photo by Christophe Gateau/image alliance by way of Getty Illustrations or photos) Parler promises 'freedom from censorship' amid Major Tech midterm preparations Christopher Hutton September 19, 07:00 AM September 19, 07:07 AM Parler s ays it will be a free of charge speech ...

Anti-Huge Tech antitrust bill does not have the votes, Schumer tells donors [ad_1] Senate Majority Chief Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks with reporters pursuing a closed-doorway caucus lunch, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (Online News 72h Picture/J. Scott Applewhite) J. Scott Applewhite/Online News 72h Anti-Significant Tech antitrust bill does not have the votes, Schumer tells donors Christopher Hutton July 27, 10:34 AM July 27, 10:34 AM Movie Embed S enate The greater part Chief Chuck Schum...

Worry of getting rid of Amazon Primary drives skepticism about antitrust monthly bill: Sector poll [ad_1] A box for an Amazon Prime consumer moves via the new Amazon Achievement Centre in Sacramento, Calif. (Online News 72h Picture/Loaded Pedroncelli) Concern of losing Amazon Key drives skepticism about antitrust monthly bill: Marketplace poll Christopher Hutton July 27, 07:00 AM July 27, 07:00 AM T he community is hesitant to support bipartisan antitrust legislation intended to rein in Significant Tech for fear of ...

Why Google and other Large Tech firms are being scrutinized publish-Roe [ad_1] Listed here is a single of the peculiar and unintended penalties to building abortion an inviolable constitutional appropriate. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner) Graeme Jennings Why Google and other Major Tech companies are remaining scrutinized post-Roe Christopher Hutton July 20, 07:00 AM July 20, 07:00 AM Online video Embed Huge Tech i s beneath scrutiny for the possibility that its data could be employed to prosecute or sue women...