AI’s steep costs are already triggering competition concerns
They could serve as a barrier for competitors, antitrust advocates say.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaA well-known anti-vaccine activist is regaining his social media megaphone
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is back on Instagram after announcing a White House run.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaCalifornia assembly passes journalism bill, brushing off Meta’s threat
“It shows that we didn’t blink," said Assemblymember Buffy Wicks.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaRussia says thousands of iPhones were hacked, blames U.S. and Apple
Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab said the campaign had implanted file-stealing malware on iPhones running a year-old version of Apple’s mobile operating system but that it didn't have data to blame anyone.
By Joseph MennKids safety advocates take social media fight to the boardroom
A top advocate spoke in favor of a failed Meta shareholder proposal.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaMeta threatens to block news in California over journalism bill
Meta is threatening to block users from sharing news articles on its social media networks in protest of a bill that aims to force tech companies to pay publishers for content.
By Naomi Nix and Cristiano LimaHow the FCC may be forced to grapple with AI, too
The FCC has jurisdiction over radio, TV and satellites, but artificial intelligence could soon be on its horizon.
By David DiMolfetta and Cristiano LimaBiden's former tech adviser on what Washington is missing about AI
Tim Wu outlines his do’s and don'ts of AI regulation.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaOpenAI embraced regulation— until talks got serious in Europe
A week after encouraging U.S. regulation, CEO Sam Altman is threatening to leave Europe.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaMicrosoft won over Washington. A new AI debate tests its president.
Microsoft president Brad Smith learned to work with D.C. Now a brewing debate over AI regulation is testing his well-worn playbook.
By Cat ZakrzewskiMusk gives DeSantis a Twitter boost, breaking another tech norm
The Twitter chief hosted the Florida governor's presidential launch.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaU.S. says Chinese hackers breached gear in Guam, key to Pacific defense
The intruders could be laying the groundwork to disrupt communications between North America and Asia in the event of a military confrontation, according to researchers at Microsoft.
By Joseph MennGoogle is failing to uphold post-Roe privacy pledge, Democrats say
They cite a Post investigation finding the tech giant is retaining sensitive data.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaThese lawmakers say Montana’s TikTok ban likely won’t stick
The law may violate the First Amendment, they argue.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaBiden nominates telecom veteran to FCC in bid to overcome stalemate
Anna Gomez is President Biden's latest pick in the hope of gaining a Democratic majority on the Federal Communications Commission.
By Cristiano LimaLawmakers convene hearing on AM radio phaseout
The move could prevent Americans from receiving emergency notifications and stifle political discourse, lawmakers say
By David DiMolfettaSupreme Court ruling in Twitter, Google cases puts Congress in bind
The Supreme Court has effectively put pressure back on Congress to settle concerns about Section 230, the tech industry's liability shield.
By Cristiano LimaSupreme Court ruling in Twitter, Google cases puts Congress in bind
By not weighing in on the law, lawmakers are left to settle their concerns.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaBig Tech rivals enter fight over U.S. digital trade
Proton, Yelp and other companies are sounding off on the tech giants influencing talks.
By Cristiano LimaThis lawmaker stands out for his AI expertise. Can he help Congress?
With a graduate degree in computer science, Obernolte has emerged as a leading expert in Congress on how AI works and what lawmakers should worry about.
By Julian Mark