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Bill Would Create New US Big Tech Regulator
May 31, 2022

Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon and other tech companies may need to deal with a new digital platform regulator in the U.S. if Congress passes a bill that seeks to create a Commission to rein in Silicon Valley’s power.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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EU Parliament Meets Big Tech in Silicon Valley
May 24, 2022

A delegation of the European Parliament met with executives from tech companies including Google, Meta, Apple, Airbnb, eBay, PayPal and Uber to discuss the latest digital market advances, but also to get a closer look at the U.S. legislative work on eCommerce and platforms.  Get...

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London Mayor Visits Silicon Valley to Talk Tech Trade Mission
May 11, 2022

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is meeting with Silicon Valley technology leaders as part of a trade mission and U.S. tour to boost London’s tourism and technology industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Google, Meta Dodge UK’s Plan to Force Fairer Deals With Publishers 
May 09, 2022

The United Kingdom was about to join a list of countries including Australia, Canada, France and Spain that imposed limits on the negotiations between Big Tech firms and publishers to use news and content on tech platforms, but a change of heart in the U.K....

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EU Digital Chief Vestager: Big Tech Should Help Pay Telecom Bill
May 02, 2022

Google, Meta, Netflix and other tech firms may have to pay some of the cost of Europe’s telecom network, the European Commission’s Margrethe Vestager said Monday (May 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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EU Telcos Want Big Tech and Streamers to Invest in Their Networks
May 02, 2022

Big Tech and video streaming companies should foot at least some of the almost $30 billion they are costing European telecommunications groups for their dominance of network infrastructure, a new industry report says, according to a report in the Financial Times Sunday (May 1). Get...

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Big Tech, Democrats and Republicans Seek Federal Privacy Law Deal
April 29, 2022

In October 2021, Facebook’s whistleblower Frances Haugen testified to the U.S. Congress about internal documents showing harms from the company’s products, adding fuel to efforts to pass tougher regulations on Big Tech. The documents gathered by Haugen showed how Facebook’s moderation rules favor elites and...

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Big Tech’s Stock Drubbing Looks Set to Continue Into Earnings Season
April 26, 2022

Big Tech is looking smaller every day — if you are using stock prices as a yardstick. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Broadcasters Urge FCC to Regulate Big Tech
April 26, 2022

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