Big Tech

European Legislators Willing To Delay Big Tech Hearing
European Legislators Willing To Delay Big Tech Hearing
January 29, 2021  |  Regulation

Legislators in the European Union have informed Alphabet, Facebook, Apple and Amazon that they are open to delaying a potential hearing beyond Feb. 1, its...

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German Finance Minister Says OECD Digital Tax Deal Likely By Summer
German Finance Minister Says OECD Digital Tax Deal Likely By Summer
January 29, 2021  |  International

Germany’s finance minister sees OECD member states reaching a deal by this summer on imposing a tax on major digital firms. Get the Full Story...

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Slams Facebook Model For Sowing Distrust
Apple CEO Tim Cook Slams Facebook Model For Sowing Distrust
January 28, 2021  |  Apple

Apple CEO Tim Cook denounced Facebook’s business model during a speech in Brussels, saying its core strategy leads to real-world violence and encourages overall distrust,...

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Data Privacy Day Coincides With Apple’s Ad Tracking Changes
Data Privacy Day Coincides With Apple’s Ad Tracking Changes
January 28, 2021  |  Apple

Today is International Data Privacy Day, (Jan. 28), which is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of data privacy among consumers and businesses. The...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Travel Platform Klook Lands $200 Million; Gojek Aims To Become International Player
Today In Payments Around The World: Travel Platform Klook Lands $200 Million; Gojek Aims To...
January 27, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, Klook has closed a Series E funding round headed up by Aspex Management, while Gojek is aiming...

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New Klobuchar Bill Will Attempt To Curb Monopolies, Big Tech Power
New Klobuchar Bill Will Attempt To Curb Monopolies, Big Tech Power
January 26, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Sen. Amy Klobuchar is set to introduce a new bill to curb corporate monopoly power, particularly aiming at Big Tech, The New York Times (NYT)...

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French President Macron Warns Big Tech To Align With EU Rules
French President Macron Warns Big Tech To Align With EU Rules
January 26, 2021  |  International

The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, issued a warning to Big Tech players like Google and Microsoft, saying they need to adhere to European Union...

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EU Digital Chief Vestager, Alphabet CEO Pichai Set To Converse
EU Digital Chief Vestager, Alphabet CEO Pichai Set To Converse
January 22, 2021  |  Regulation

Within days of the European Union saying it was probing Alphabet‘s advertising and data collection processes, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is set to converse with European...

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In China And US, Differing Approaches To Antitrust And Tech Firms’ Market Power 
In China And US, Differing Approaches To Antitrust And Tech Firms’ Market Power 
January 22, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

For Big Tech, and for FinTechs, the regulatory landscape is shifting — and the barrage of new rules and regulations comes from all sides. Get...

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