Big Tech

In First Official Testimony, CFPB’s Chopra Targets ‘Big Tech’ as Needing More Oversight
In First Official Testimony, CFPB’s Chopra Targets ‘Big Tech’ as Needing More Oversight
October 27, 2021  |  CFPB

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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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