Big Tech

Ad Spend, Connected Initiatives Elevate Alphabet/Google in Q3
Ad Spend, Connected Initiatives Elevate Alphabet/Google in Q3
October 26, 2021  |  Earnings

Ongoing enhancements to search and ads to improve shopper discoverability and connected customer experience stole the spotlight in Alphabet Inc.’s Google Q3 2021 performance, as...

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FTC Warns Uber, Amazon, Other Tech Firms on Money-Making Claims
FTC Warns Uber, Amazon, Other Tech Firms on Money-Making Claims
October 26, 2021  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued notices on over 1,100 companies, saying it will be aggressively targeting them if they pitch any misleading money-making...

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With Ad Revenue at Stake, Facebook Has a User Numbers Problem
With Ad Revenue at Stake, Facebook Has a User Numbers Problem
October 21, 2021  |  Facebook

Facebook is figuring out what to do about users making multiple accounts on the social media giant’s platform, according to internal documents seen by The...

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CFPB Expected To Query Tech Giants Over Financial Data Handling
CFPB Expected To Query Tech Giants Over Financial Data Handling
October 21, 2021  |  CFPB

Big tech companies in the U.S. are expected to receive a request for information packet from Rohit Chopra, the new director of the Consumer Financial...

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Bipartisan Momentum Driving Big Tech Legislation
Bipartisan Momentum Driving Big Tech Legislation
October 19, 2021  |  Regulation

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are backing legislation to reel in Big Tech firms and institute content restraints, aiming to deter the spread...

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Vestager Hints at Broader US-EU Collaboration on Big Tech Regs
Vestager Hints at Broader US-EU Collaboration on Big Tech Regs
October 14, 2021  |  Big Tech

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US Rep. Patrick McHenry: Rushed Crypto and Big Tech Regs From Congress ‘Will Be Horrible’
US Rep. Patrick McHenry: Rushed Crypto and Big Tech Regs From Congress ‘Will Be Horrible’
October 14, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Supporters of cryptocurrency believe it to be a secure and efficient modern mode of payment, but regulators are concerned about potential risks to financial stability....

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BIS GM Raises Caution on Big Tech’s Move Into Finance
BIS GM Raises Caution on Big Tech’s Move Into Finance
October 11, 2021  |  Big Tech

Be wary of Big Tech’s increasing reach into financial services, says Agustín Carstens, general manager for the Bank of International Settlements (BIS). Get the Full...

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India’s New Payment Rules Prompt Big Tech Warnings
India’s New Payment Rules Prompt Big Tech Warnings
October 07, 2021  |  Digital Payments

Banks and Big Tech companies are warning their customers and partners in India to anticipate a wave of declined transactions as the country’s central bank...

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