Nation Nov 18 Meta wins historic antitrust case and won't have to spin off WhatsApp, Instagram By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press
Nation Jul 23 Watch 6:37 What's in Trump's new AI policy and why it matters President Trump unveiled his approach to the development of AI. Surrounded by some of the biggest names in tech, he signed three executive orders. One targets what Trump called "ideological bias" in AI chatbots, another aims to make it easier… By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Apr 14 Watch 6:02 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 Watch 4:45 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
Mar 04 In first, European Union issues nearly $2 billion antitrust fine against Apple By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 11:24 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Oct 24 Watch 6:17 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… Continue watching