FTC Finds Cambridge Analytica Engaged in Deceptive Data Practices
The FTC found that Cambridge Analytica used deceptive practices to harvest data from tens of millions of Facebook users.
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AT&T and Verizon Caught Up in Impeachment Over Subpoenaed Phone Records
This is another case of tech getting snared in the divisive political mood. Google and Facebook are struggling with political ads which some say stoke division.
Bernie Sanders Proposes High-Speed Internet Plan
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders wants to expand high-speed internet and break up ISP and cable monopolies. The second part would be quite difficult.
Amazon Expands Senior Management Team
The addition of two marketing executives signals how important advertising is becoming to Amazon, while the expansion also makes the team more diverse.
TikTok Boss to Meet Lawmakers in Washington Next Week
TikTok is fighting a perception that the app, owned by China's ByteDance, is under Beijing's influence.
Samsung’s Riposte to the Latest iPhone? Lots and Lots of Cameras
With Huawei knocked out of the European market by U.S. sanctions, Samsung has an opportunity to grab more market share against rival Apple.
Cisco Sales SVP, Former CIO Head for Exits
The departures come amid a Cisco reorganization that includes combining its enterprise and data center networking units.
Uber Received More Than 3,000 Reports of Sexual Assault on U.S. Rides Last Year
The report highlights the ongoing safety issues Uber faces, even if the number of incidents is very small when compared to the overall number of yearly rides.
Post-Earnings Moves Suggest Enthusiasm for SaaS Stocks May Be Waning
After a year of strong growth during which investors bid up the stocks, recent earnings suggest at least some SaaS companies may be hitting speed bumps.
ByteDance Settles Children’s Data Lawsuit
The quick settlement suggests the company wanted to put the suit, and related controversies, behind them as quickly as possible.
AWS, NFL Using Cloud AI to Reduce Football Injuries
AWS, which has been criticized for selling facial recognition to police departments, aims to show the software can tackle one of NFL's biggest challenges.
DeepMind Co-Founder Jumps to Google
The move is a fresh start for Suleyman but comes at a curious time, as Alphabet's senior ranks face change after the departure of Google's founders.
Comcast Chief Lieutenant Steps Down
One of Comcast's most prominent faces in Washington DC is stepping down.
Inside Luggage Maker Away’s Pressure Cooker Office Culture
The culture at the luggage company comes under scrutiny in an article that highlights criticism of employees and a tough work environment.
Facebook Weighs Political Ad Changes
Facebook’s deliberations show it’s still struggling to respond to criticisms of its political ad policies.
House Passes Bill Aimed at Curbing Robocalls
The House vote suggests the bill, which strengthens the FCC's ability to fight robocalls, will become law before the end of the year.
Huawei Launches Legal Challenge Against FCC Restrictions
Huawei is fighting back against Washington as the Trump administration's sanctions have restricted the Chinese tech giant's operations.
SoftBank’s Chip Joint Venture Aligns With China’s Push for Homegrown Tech
The growth of Arm China, a joint venture between SoftBank-owned chipmaker Arm and Chinese investors, could trigger more concerns for the U.S.
U.S. Antitrust Regulators Now Looking at Amazon Web Services
The action by regulators is a sign of a possible expansion of the FTC’s existing probe into Amazon’s retail business.
How Amazon’s Top Leaders Think About Its Biggest Challenges
Top executives took employee questions on everything from privacy to losing a big Department of Defense cloud contract to Microsoft.
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