Tag #Big Tech

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House of Lords Rejects Government's AI Copyright Bill

The UK House of Lords voted 145 to 126 to amend the Data (Use and Access) Bill, requiring big tech firms to respect UK copyright law when training AI systems, marking the first parliamentary defeat for the Labour government and prompting concerns from artists and industry bodies.

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Big Tech's Influence on Online Platforms Heightened After US Presidential Inauguration

Following the US presidential inauguration, concerns heightened regarding Big Tech's influence on online platforms due to Meta's policy changes (dismissing fact-checkers, relaxing hate speech restrictions), a temporary TikTok ban, and reports of manipulated search results for political figures; expe...

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Trump Inauguration Seating Arrangement Sparks Oligarchy Concerns

At Donald Trump's inauguration, a seating arrangement placing tech CEOs such as Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook ahead of cabinet nominees sparked criticism of oligarchy and undue influence, with Senator Warren highlighting the visual imbalance of power. The move was attributed to a last-minute venue ch...

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CNN Warns of Deepfake Era, Underscores Big Tech's Pivotal Role

CNN personalities warned of a coming era of deepfakes and misinformation, highlighting the significant role of five tech CEOs—Zuckerberg, Musk, Bezos, Cook, and Pichai—in shaping public perception of reality, and Van Jones argued that the Democratic party alienated these tech leaders.

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US Stocks Soar on Inflation Data, Big Tech Gains

US stock indexes closed their best week in two months on Friday, with the S&P 500 up 1 percent, the Dow Jones up 0.8 percent, and the Nasdaq up 1.5 percent; this rally was fueled by strong performances from Big Tech companies and positive inflation news, raising hopes for further interest rate cuts ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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2024 Healthcare: Mergers Rise, Politics Silent, MA Enrollment Grows

In 2024, the US presidential election largely ignored healthcare, while hospital mergers increased, Medicare Advantage continued growing, and digital health funding decreased; however, new startups emerged.

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK-US Tech Trade Deal Faces Big Tech Opposition

The UK seeks a tech-focused trade deal with the US, but faces opposition from US tech giants who, with Trump's support, may use negotiations to weaken UK digital regulations like its digital services tax and online safety laws, potentially impacting the UK's digital sovereignty.

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Trump's Second Term: Normalization of Authoritarianism in the US

Harvard professor Steven Levitsky analyzes the implications of Donald Trump's second presidential term for American democracy, highlighting the establishment's shift from alarm to adaptation and the concerning alignment of tech CEOs and universities with the administration.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Big Tech's Prominent Role at Trump's Inauguration Sparks Concerns

President Trump's inauguration featured prominent seating for numerous tech CEOs, including Apple's Tim Cook, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Google's Sundar Pichai, and Tesla/SpaceX's Elon Musk; Meta and Amazon each donated over $1 million to the event, marking a significant shift in t...

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EU to Continue Tech Investigations Despite Political Pressure

The European Commission will continue its investigations into Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and X for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and concerns over content moderation, despite pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency; decisions ...

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Biden Warns of Growing Oligarchy, Citing Trump-Tech CEO Alliance

President Biden warned of a growing oligarchy in America, citing the close ties between President-elect Trump and powerful tech CEOs, raising concerns about undue influence on government and potential threats to democracy; experts say this is 'oligarchy 2.0'.

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Senators Question Altman's $1 Million Donation to Trump Inaugural Fund

U.S. Senators Warren and Bennet questioned OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's $1 million donation to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund, citing concerns about potential conflicts of interest given ongoing federal investigations into OpenAI and other tech companies, and the incoming administration's potenti...

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