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Economy May 13

Microsoft is laying off about 3% of its workforce

By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

Politics Mar 25

TikTok creators speak out in support of TikTok at the United States Capitol in Washington
TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled

TikTok's extensive lobbying campaign is the latest tech industry push since the House passed legislation that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake.

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Nation Mar 05

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‘Burn Book’ explores Kara Swisher’s life and complicated relationship with tech industry

Few journalists have been covering Silicon Valley as long as Kara Swisher, and even fewer are as respected, liked and feared by the tech industry and its most iconic leaders. For the first time, Swisher is opening up about her…

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Karina Cuevas, Alexa Gold

Economy Jan 23

The TikTok logo is pictured outside the company's U.S. head office in Culver City, California, U.S., September 15, 2020. Photo by Mike Blake/REUTERS
TikTok is laying off dozens of workers as the tech industry continues to shed jobs in the new year

The layoffs follow other job cuts at major tech companies this year. Social media platforms Discord and Amazon-owned Twitch have laid off hundreds of workers this month. Google and Amazon have also cut jobs.

By Associated Press

Politics Oct 23

U.S. President Biden attends a dinner hosted by the Human Rights Campaign at the Washington Convention Center in Washington
WATCH: Biden announces new tech hubs in 32 states during remarks on Bidenomics and economy

The White House says the dozens of U.S. technology hubs President Joe Biden is announcing will help communities across the country become centers of innovation critical to its competitiveness.

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Sep 15

European regulators hand TikTok $368 million fine for failing to protect kids’ privacy

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

It's the first time that the popular short video-sharing app has been punished for breaching Europe’s strict data privacy rules.

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Aug 09

Biden issues an executive order restricting tech investments in China

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

In a sign of growing strains between the world's two biggest powers, Biden has signed an executive order to block and regulate U.S.-based investments going toward China for computer chips, micro electronics, quantum technologies and AI.

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Apr 26

Microsoft-Activision gaming deal blocked by British regulators

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

The biggest tech deal in history was thwarted over worries that it would stifle competition in the fast-growing cloud gaming market.

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Mar 20

Amazon to cut 9,000 more jobs in second round of layoffs

By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

The job cuts would mark the second largest round of layoffs in the company’s history. Amazon had already cut 18,000 in the past few months.

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Mar 14

Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse rattles tech industry leaders, entrepreneurs

By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

“They were the gold standard, it almost seemed weird if you were in tech and didn’t have a Silicon Valley Bank account,” Stefan Kalb, CEO of Seattle startup Shelf Engine, said during an interview.

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