CEO of Web Summit tech conference resigns over Israel comments
The Irish entrepreneur stepped down as leader of one of the world's largest tech conferences following remarks he made about Israel and war crimes.
Big Tech
'Too dangerous:' Why even Google was afraid to release this technology
A startup called PimEyes allows anyone to identify a stranger within seconds with just a photo of the person's face. The technology has alarmed privacy advocates worldwide.
The White House and big tech companies release commitments on managing AI
Seven tech companies, including Google, Meta and OpenAI, have voluntarily made commitments on developing and managing artificial intelligence. But there isn't much accountability in the process.
Users beware: Apps are using a loophole in privacy law to track kids' phones
Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler says a 1998 law prohibits tech companies from collecting data on kids — but only if the companies know the age of their users.
Here are 3 reasons why stocks are tanking
Stocks were pummeled on Friday with the Nasdaq slumping more than 4% to post its worst month since 2008. Why things have gotten so bad in Wall Street.
Why the Salesforce CEO wants to redefine capitalism by pushing for social change
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is an evangelist for stakeholder capitalism — the belief that companies should be driven by more than profits: They should also take care of the broader social good.
How New Biden Rules Could Make It Easier To Buy Hearing Aids Or Fix Your Phone
In a new executive order, President Biden aims to kickstart competition for consumers, workers and farmers in ways both big and small, starting with a list of 72 initiatives.
Big Tech Showdown Looms As Biden Taps Top Critics Lina Khan, Tim Wu
Federal Trade Commission nominee Lina Khan and presidential adviser Tim Wu have advocated for new rules to curb the power of the tech giants.
Chinese Regulators Open Investigation Into E-Commerce Giant Alibaba
China's State Administration for Market Regulation is focusing on allegations that Alibaba forces merchants on its website to sell only on its platform.
48 AGs, FTC Sue Facebook, Alleging Illegal Power Grabs To 'Neutralize' Rivals
The state and federal officials say Facebook's acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram violated competition laws and served to stifle rivals by giving the social network an unfair advantage.