twitter Twitter Permanently Bans Trump Over Risk of Further Violence Twitter permanently suspends President Donald Trump's account due to the risk of inciting further violence. This action follows a similar indefinite ban enacted by Facebook earlier this week.
social media Social Media Giants Suspend Trump After Capitol Riot Violence Twitter and Facebook finally suspend President Trump's accounts after years of enabling his conspiracy theories, acting only when his posts lead directly to a violent mob storming the U.S. Capitol.
twitter Twitter Locks Trump Account Following Capitol Riot Twitter temporarily locks President Trump's account after he posts a video telling Capitol rioters to go home while continuing to repeat election fraud claims. The social media platform requires the removal of specific tweets before allowing access again.
twitter Twitter Locks Trump Account During Capitol Riot as Insiders Push for Ban Twitter temporarily locks President Trump's account and deletes his tweets during the Capitol riot, matching actions taken by Facebook and YouTube. Insiders argue the platform needs to permanently ban the president to stop the spread of dangerous lies.
artificial intelligence Congress Passes National Artificial Intelligence Initiative to Boost US Competitiveness The House enacts a bipartisan National Artificial Intelligence Initiative as part of the NDAA to secure US leadership in AI technology and development.
facebook Facebook and Twitter Face Senate Scrutiny Over Election Moderation Rules Top tech executives face tough questions from skeptical senators regarding how their platforms handle election-related content and misinformation. The hearing highlights the ongoing tension between social media companies and lawmakers over free speech and content moderation.
social media Social Platforms Show Improvement But Fall Short on Election Misinformation Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube deploy new friction and labeling tools to combat election disinformation, yet inconsistent enforcement allows false claims to reach millions.
joe biden Biden Presidency Shifts Tech Focus Toward Broadband Over Big Tech Regulation President-elect Joe Biden prioritizes broadband expansion and pandemic recovery over regulating major technology companies. However, the ongoing federal antitrust lawsuit against Google continues to move forward.
biden Biden Presidency Prompts Major Shifts in Antitrust and Privacy Regulation The incoming Biden administration signals a significant shift away from the deregulatory approach of the past four years, focusing heavily on antitrust enforcement and data privacy. Tech giants face a much stricter regulatory landscape as new leadership takes over key government agencies.
twitter Twitter Launches Preemptive Notices to Combat 2020 Election Misinformation Twitter introduces prominent, attention-grabbing notices at the top of U.S. feeds to warn users about potential mail-in voting misinformation and delayed election results.
uber London Court Allows Uber to Continue Operations After Safety Overhaul A London magistrate court rules that Uber can maintain its operating license in the city after the company proves it has fixed security flaws. The decision secures jobs for 45,000 drivers in one of the ride-sharing giant's most important markets.
france France Pledges $8.4 Billion Toward Digital Sector in Economic Recovery Plan The French government unveils a $120 billion stimulus package that includes $8.4 billion dedicated specifically to digital investments, startup funding, and technological infrastructure over the next two years.
tiktok Trump Pressures TikTok Owner ByteDance to Sell US Operations The Trump administration forces ByteDance to divest TikTok's US business over national security concerns. Microsoft emerges as a potential buyer for the popular social video app.
tiktok Pompeo Addresses Potential TikTok Ban in Press Conference Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses the possibility of a TikTok ban during a July 8 press conference. He highlights serious national security concerns regarding the popular social media application.
huawei U.K. Reverses Course, Orders Complete Ban on Huawei 5G Equipment The British government bans telecom companies from purchasing new Huawei equipment starting in January and requires the removal of all existing Huawei 5G gear by 2027. This dramatic policy shift follows worsening U.K.-China relations and intense pressure from the United States.