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Big tech
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey steps down. Do founders make good executives?
by
Janet Nguyen
Nov 29, 2021
Not always.
Is Congress about to regulate Big Tech?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jun 24, 2021
Axios reporter Margaret Harding McGill breaks down the antitrust bills moving through the House of Representatives.
Congress weighs getting tough on Big Tech
Jun 22, 2021
The House Judiciary Committee is set to consider a package of antitrust bills this week.
Facebook blocks news in Australia
by
Nova Safo
and Rose Conlon
Feb 18, 2021
Facebook's decision to wipe the news feeds came in response to lawmakers coming closer to passing a landmark new law.
Maryland passes new tax on internet advertising
by
Amy Scott
Feb 12, 2021
The tax targets tech giants like Google, Facebook and Amazon and will raise an estimated $250 million. But a legal fight is likely.
Impeachment won't interfere with Democrats' economic agenda, Rep. Ro Khanna says
by
Rose Conlon
and David Brancaccio
Jan 13, 2021
Silicon Valley lawmaker Ro Khanna on impeachment, Twitter and breaking up Big Tech.
10 states accuse Google of breaking antitrust law
by
David Brancaccio
, Erika Beras
, Rose Conlon
and Alex Schroeder
Dec 17, 2020
The lawsuit said Google illegally leveraged its power in advertising to squash competitors and overcharge for its services.
For public good, not for profit.
Big Tech isn't "home free" with Biden presidency, professor says
by
David Brancaccio
, Daniel Shin
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 10, 2020
"I think Mr. Biden is less strident than Mr. Trump is. But Mr. Biden won't lay off a lot.," says Erik Gordon of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.
House report says Big Tech companies have "too much power"
by
Nova Safo
and Daniel Shin
Oct 7, 2020
The House report calls for the biggest changes in decades in how the government regulates and prevents monopolies.
Are the Big Tech companies breaking antitrust rules? Their CEOs testify before Congress.
Jul 29, 2020
Members of Congress believe that these companies are abusing their power. But have they done anything illegal?