The congressional agreement on Sunday on another dose of aid to fuel the slowing economic recovery has probably spared millions of Americans from a winter of poverty and kept the […]
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Back to news homeTech Companies Shift Their Posture on a Legal Shield, Wary of Being Left Behind
WASHINGTON — For more than two decades, the tech industry had a cohesive message to Congress about a law that shields internet platforms from lawsuits: Don’t touch it.But now, as […]
Big Tech Turns Its Lobbyists Loose on Europe, Alarming Regulators
On Tuesday, European Union officials led by Ms. Vestager will introduce some of the world’s most far-reaching technology regulations. The rules take aim at so-called gatekeeper platforms, like Amazon, Apple, […]
Economic Risks Are High as Chances for Quick Stimulus Narrow
WASHINGTON — Two of the world’s most powerful central bankers said on Thursday that economic risks from the coronavirus remain high, and they cautioned against putting too much faith in […]
Biden Is Expected to Keep Scrutiny of Tech Front and Center
WASHINGTON — The tech industry had it easy under President Barack Obama. Regulators brought no major charges, executives rotated in and out of the administration, and efforts to strengthen privacy […]