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Aug 25

Europe takes on Big Tech. This may mean changes for U.S. users

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

People in the 27-nation European Union can alter some of what shows up when they search, scroll and share on the biggest social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook and other tech giants like Google and Amazon.

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Aug 22

Everything you need to know about Europe’s new Big Tech regulations

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

Google, Facebook, TikTok and other Big Tech companies operating in Europe are facing one of the most far-reaching efforts to clean up what people encounter online.

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Jun 14

European Commission charges Google with antitrust violations, says it must break up digital ad business

By Kelvin Chan, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

The unprecedented decision Wednesday to push for such a breakup marks a significant escalation by Brussels in its crackdown on Silicon Valley digital giants.

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Jan 23

How many tech industry jobs have been cut in the past few months?

By Associated Press

In just the past month there have been about 50,000 job cuts across the technology sector. Here's a look at some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far.

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Jan 20

Google cuts 12,000 jobs as layoffs spread across tech industry

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

Google says it's laying off 12,000 workers, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the economic boom that the industry rode during the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs. The Silicon Valley giant's CEO Sundar Pichai shared the news Friday in…

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Dec 15

EU’s new rules could clash with Musk’s tweaks to Twitter

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

Officials warn the social media company will have to comply with some of the world’s toughest laws targeting toxic content.

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Nov 11

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Twitter faces uncertain future after tumultuous start to Elon Musk’s ownership

The brief reign of billionaire Elon Musk at Twitter has unleashed a wave of turmoil throughout the company. Firings, resignations and policy reversals leave the social media giant facing an uncertain future and many are worried about growing risks of…

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Sep 01

Microsoft’s massive Activision Blizzard deal gets global scrutiny

By Matt O'Brien, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

Microsoft's plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, giving the Xbox maker control of many more popular titles.

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Jun 30

From the stock market to crypto, a punishing six months for investors

By Alex Veiga, Stan Choe, Associated Press

It's the worst start to a year for stocks in decades. Bonds are on pace for one of their worst performances in history, and cryptocurrencies have tumbled after soaring last year.

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Jun 28

Why some fear that big tech data could become a tool for abortion surveillance

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

With abortion now or soon to be illegal in over a dozen states and severely restricted in many more, Big Tech companies that vacuum up personal details of their users are facing new calls to limit that tracking and surveillance.

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