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The Technology 202: Major tech companies are taking a stand against proposed voting restrictions
Their move could further inflame tensions between Silicon Valley and Republican politicians.
- Apr 15, 2021
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The Technology 202: Pinterest supports a bill that would make it easier to condemn workplace abuse, after ex-employees alleged racism
A former Pinterest employee helped craft legislation to ensure workers wouldn't be muzzled by NDAs when they face discrimination.
- Apr 14, 2021
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The Technology 202: Here’s how Silicon Valley is planning its return to the office
Many companies are planning for a future of hybrid work.
- Apr 13, 2021
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The Technology 202: Amazon may have won the Alabama union drive. But scrutiny of its labor practices isn't going away
Sen. Bernie Sanders is supporting an investigation into the company's efforts to stop the union drive.
- Apr 12, 2021
Big tech CEOs face lawmakers in House hearing on social media’s role in extremism, misinformation
Lawmakers interrogate the chief executive officers of Google, Facebook and Twitter on the role their companies have played in promoting extremism and spreading misinformation.
- Apr 9, 2021
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The Technology 202: Law enforcement cracks down on fake coronavirus cures and vaccines
The Maryland U.S. attorney’s office has seized three websites.
- Apr 8, 2021
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The Technology 202: House lawmakers are investigating YouTube Kids
The probe follows increased scrutiny of children's privacy in Washington.
- Apr 7, 2021
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The Technology 202: Clarence Thomas takes on social media companies' power
Conservatives upset about Twitter's suspension of Trump might have an ally on the Supreme Court bench.
- Apr 6, 2021
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The Technology 202: Lawmakers asked smarter questions, but CEO hearings are still broken
Lawmakers struggled to get new answers from tech executives.
- Mar 26, 2021
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The Technology 202: Tech CEOs are returning to the Hill (virtually). Here’s what to watch.
The pressure is on lawmakers to get specific about the changes they want to see.
- Mar 25, 2021