Big Tech

Bill Could Force Google to Break up Ad Business
Bill Could Force Google to Break up Ad Business
May 19, 2022  |  Google

Google could be forced to break up its ad business if a bill introduced Thursday (May 19) by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, becomes law. Get...

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Apple Unveils New Customizable Accessibility Features
Apple Unveils New Customizable Accessibility Features
May 17, 2022  |  Apple

Apple launched previews of new software features to help users with disabilities navigate their products, according to a Tuesday (May 17) company press release. Get...

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CFPB Wants Other Agencies to Follow Its Enforcement Views
CFPB Wants Other Agencies to Follow Its Enforcement Views
May 17, 2022  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced in a Monday (May 16) blog post that it is launching a new initiative to ensure that other...

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TechREG Weekly: Global Agencies Call for Stablecoin Regulation as Prices Collapse
TechREG Weekly: Global Agencies Call for Stablecoin Regulation as Prices Collapse
May 13, 2022  |  Regulation

The price drop in stablecoin TerraUSD and the collapse in its associated cryptocurrency LUNA has triggered a global call for stablecoin regulation. From the U.S....

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

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...

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Meta Eyes Cutting Funds to News Companies After Reader Drop
Meta Eyes Cutting Funds to News Companies After Reader Drop
May 10, 2022  |  Meta

Meta is looking into cutting the funds it gives to news organizations, Reuters reported Monday (May 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Meta Criticizes ‘Clearly Flawed’ German Antitrust Ruling
Meta Criticizes ‘Clearly Flawed’ German Antitrust Ruling
May 10, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

Facebook owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday (May 10) that a German antitrust order limiting its data collection was “clearly flawed” and undermined European data protection...

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Queen’s Speech to Parliament Highlights New Rules for Big Tech
Queen’s Speech to Parliament Highlights New Rules for Big Tech
May 10, 2022  |  emea

The U.K. government revealed today (May 10) its legislative agenda for the next parliamentary session. The Queen´s Speech, this year delivered by Prince Charles, unveiled...

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CFPB Faces Fraud, Privacy Concerns in Open Banking Rules
CFPB Faces Fraud, Privacy Concerns in Open Banking Rules
May 10, 2022  |  CFPB

On April 26 and 27, during his testimonies at the Senate and the House, Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) offered...

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