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Silicon Valley chip startup Cerebras unveils AI supercomputer

Nation Jul 23

What’s in Trump’s new AI policy and why it matters

By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins

Nation Apr 14

The logo of Meta Platforms' business group is seen in Brussels
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How Meta’s blockbuster antitrust trial could have major implications for big tech

A blockbuster antitrust trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission is underway. The government alleges the company monopolized the social media market when it purchased Instagram and WhatsApp. The trial could have major implications for big tech. Stephanie Sy…

By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins

Economy Jan 27

Tech stocks fall sharply after Chinese AI company announces inexpensive large language model

Stocks outside of AI-related industries held up much better, though, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down just 58 points.

By Stan Choe, Associated Press

Nation Aug 05

FILE PHOTO: People walk next to a Google logo during a trade fair in Hannover Messe
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Judge rules Google broke antitrust laws to maintain search monopoly

In a landmark ruling, a federal judge has found that Google broke antitrust laws to maintain a monopoly in online searches. The ruling could upend how Americans get their information online and fundamentally change the way big tech companies operate.

By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris

World Mar 04

FILE PHOTO: EU's Vestager holds a news conference on Apple anti-trust complaint
In first, European Union issues nearly $2 billion antitrust fine against Apple

The EU's executive commission says Apple muzzled streaming services from telling people about payment options available through their websites. That would avoid the 30% fee charged when people pay through apps downloaded with the iOS App Store.

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

Jan 31

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Lawmakers grill Big Tech executives, accusing them of failing to protect children

By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson

Senators interrogated CEOs of top social media companies about online child safety Wednesday in an emotional and contentious hearing, as they tried to get them to back proposed legislation. But much of the focus was on questions of accountability. Lisa…

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Dec 18

EU investigates X over potential violations of social media law

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

The European Union has made Elon Musk’s online platform X the first tech company to face an investigation under Europe’s tough new regulations designed to clean up social media and protect people from toxic online content.

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Oct 30

WATCH: Biden signs executive order creating rules for artificial intelligence development

By Josh Boak, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

Before signing the order, Biden said AI is driving change at “warp speed” and carries tremendous potential as well as perils.

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Oct 24

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Dozens of states sue Meta claiming social media addiction harms children’s mental health

By Stephanie Sy, Shoshana Dubnow

More than 40 states and the District of Columbia have sued Meta, accusing the tech giant of building addictive features into its popular social media platforms that contribute to a youth mental health crisis. The states say Meta uses "powerful…

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Sep 27

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Antitrust lawsuit accuses Amazon of harming consumers and small businesses

By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states brought a sweeping lawsuit against Amazon, accusing it of violating antitrust laws. It’s the federal government’s latest suit aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech. The FTC and states allege Amazon illegally…

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