Facebook Adds Political Ad Control Tools
But declines to follow Google, Twitter, into restrictions
House Takes Deep Dive into Online Fakes
Democratic chair said new Facebook policy is underwhelming
CES 2020: Simons Says Facebook, Other Tech Investigations Are Ongoing
Calls for federal privacy legislation, but with FTC retaining enforcement role
Sen. Paul Sponsors Tech Pay for (News) Play Bill
News Media Alliance seeks safe harbor for joint negotiations for news content
FTC Finds Cambridge Analytica Engaged in Deceptive Practices
Including as to EU Privacy Shield Certifications
Media Matters Flying at Facebook with Bias Charge
Pulls no punches in criticizing social media giant
Zuckerberg: Libra Won't Launch Anywhere Without U.S. Regulator Buy-In
But warns D.C. hostility to U.S. tech could open door to others
Facebook Investigation Widens
Many more states sign on to effort to determine if company has been anticompetitive
Time Owner Benioff: Sec. 230 Needs to Go
Argues his outlet is about truth while 'indemnified' Facebook is about propaganda
Sen. Cantwell Presses FTC on Facebook Settlement Info
Says it looks like agency has let social media giant 'off the hook'
Facebook's Zuckerberg Returning to Hill Oct. 23
CEO scheduled to testify on Libra cryptocurrency plans
Justice: We Want Un-Secret, Front Door to Encrypted Info
Rosen raises specter of warrant-proof encryption abetting child abuse
EU Court Says Member Countries Can Order Worldwide Facebook Takedowns
Must be illegal content and takedown must comport with international law
Zuckerberg Pledges to Fight Sen. Warren Over Facebook's Future
FCC's Pai weighs in on issue of Big Tech transparency
Hill Calls for Social Media Standards from Facebook, Reddit, Others on Combating Deep Fakes
Send letters to major players signaling their concern and call for action
Survey: Facebook is Growing News Source, But Trusted? Not So Much
Pew survey said online platforms provide 'worse' mix of news
Zuckerberg Meets With Senators Over 'Net Regs
Sen. Warner's office said he put together dinner meeting
House Judiciary Seeks Big Tech Document Drop
Wants communications, financial documents and more
FTC Beefing Up Its 'Big Tech' Probe as Other Policymakers Join Assault
The Federal Trade Commission is accelerating its investigation of "Big Tech" including its moves into media ventures. Several other Washington antitrust probes into GAFA (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon) are also heating up.