World Apr 23 EU deal will push Google, Facebook, others to police platforms against hate speech, disinformation European Union officials clinched the agreement in principle on the Digital Services Act after lengthy final negotiations that began Friday. The law will also force tech companies to make it easier for users to flag problems, ban online ads aimed…
Economy Apr 01 European inflation soars to record 7.5 percent on fuel, food costs Inflation in Europe has soared to another record. It's a fresh sign that rising energy prices fueled by Russia's war in Ukraine are squeezing consumers and adding pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates.
Economy Mar 17 Tech leaders could face prison if they don’t follow UK’s planned online safety rules The ambitious but controversial bill gives regulators wide-ranging powers to crack down on digital and social media companies. Lawmakers still need to vote to approve the bill before it becomes law.
World Dec 09 EU plans to improve conditions for gig economy workers by classifying them as employees Under the rules, which still need approval, a platform that meets at least two criteria will be deemed an "employer" and people working for that company will be reclassified as "workers" with the right to a minimum wage, paid vacation,…
World Nov 26 Activists block Amazon warehouses in Europe on Black Friday Climate activists have blockaded Amazon warehouses in three European countries. It's part of a global effort to pressure the ecommerce giant on one of its busiest days of the year to improve working conditions and end business practices that hurt…
Economy Oct 18 Facebook plans to hire 10,000 in Europe to build ‘metaverse’ The company said in a blog post Sunday that those high-skilled workers will help build "the metaverse," a futuristic notion for connecting online that uses augmented and virtual reality.
World Oct 08 Google cracks down on ads promoting climate change denial Google will no longer allow digital ads promoting false climate change claims to appear next to the content of other publishers, hoping to deny money to those making such claims and to stop the spread of misinformation on its platform.
World Sep 17 As Russian polls open, app that promotes opposition candidates removed from online stores An app created by allies of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny disappeared from Apple and Google stores on Friday.
World Jun 22 European Union investigates Google’s conduct in digital ad tech sector European Union regulators have launched a fresh antitrust investigation of Google, this time over whether the company is stifling competition in digital advertising technology.
World Jun 13 Biden says ‘very gracious’ queen ‘reminded me of my mother’ Biden returned to the dais and he, the first lady and the white-gloved woman who has held the British throne for nearly 70 years watched the military march past before they went inside for tea. As they left the dais,…