Australia to Force Big Tech to Pay News Publishers
The Albanese government will introduce a new scheme to force big tech companies such as Meta to pay Australian news publishers for their content, imposing penalties for non-compliance and addressing concerns about the sustainability of the Australian news industry.
Australia to Force Big Tech to Pay News Publishers
The Albanese government will introduce a new scheme to force big tech companies such as Meta to pay Australian news publishers for their content, imposing penalties for non-compliance and addressing concerns about the sustainability of the Australian news industry.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Ferguson as New FTC Chair, Signaling Shift in Antitrust Enforcement
President-elect Trump appointed Andrew Ferguson, a Republican FTC commissioner, as the new FTC chair, replacing Lina Khan; this is expected to result in less aggressive antitrust enforcement and potentially revive blocked mergers.
Trump Appoints Ferguson as New FTC Chair, Signaling Shift in Antitrust Enforcement
President-elect Trump appointed Andrew Ferguson, a Republican FTC commissioner, as the new FTC chair, replacing Lina Khan; this is expected to result in less aggressive antitrust enforcement and potentially revive blocked mergers.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Tech Policy Shift: Crypto Boost, Big Tech Crackdown
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Paul Atkins to head the SEC and Gail Slater to lead the DOJ's antitrust division signals a policy shift favoring less crypto regulation and continued antitrust scrutiny of Big Tech, aligning with the priorities of some influential Silicon Valley investors.
Trump's Tech Policy Shift: Crypto Boost, Big Tech Crackdown
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Paul Atkins to head the SEC and Gail Slater to lead the DOJ's antitrust division signals a policy shift favoring less crypto regulation and continued antitrust scrutiny of Big Tech, aligning with the priorities of some influential Silicon Valley investors.
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52% Bias Score
Social Media Addiction: Mirroring the Tobacco Crisis
Social media's addictive design, similar to tobacco, harms cognitive functions; Australia bans access for children under 16, while New York focuses on algorithmic regulation; a balanced approach is crucial, addressing addiction without sacrificing benefits.
Social Media Addiction: Mirroring the Tobacco Crisis
Social media's addictive design, similar to tobacco, harms cognitive functions; Australia bans access for children under 16, while New York focuses on algorithmic regulation; a balanced approach is crucial, addressing addiction without sacrificing benefits.
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60% Bias Score
Carr's FCC Appointment Sparks Concerns
Brendan Carr's appointment as FCC chairman raises concerns about potential media bias and censorship.
Carr's FCC Appointment Sparks Concerns
Brendan Carr's appointment as FCC chairman raises concerns about potential media bias and censorship.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Picks Carr for FCC, Treasury Secretary Speculation Mounts
Donald Trump appoints Brendan Carr as FCC chairman; speculation surrounds treasury secretary pick.
Trump Picks Carr for FCC, Treasury Secretary Speculation Mounts
Donald Trump appoints Brendan Carr as FCC chairman; speculation surrounds treasury secretary pick.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Announces Key Appointments, Signaling Policy Shifts
President-elect Donald Trump announced key appointments: Andrew Ferguson as FTC chair, replacing Lina Khan; Ronald Johnson as ambassador to Mexico; Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece; and Tilman Fertitta as ambassador to Italy. These appointments signal a potential shift in regulatory and fo...
Trump Announces Key Appointments, Signaling Policy Shifts
President-elect Donald Trump announced key appointments: Andrew Ferguson as FTC chair, replacing Lina Khan; Ronald Johnson as ambassador to Mexico; Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece; and Tilman Fertitta as ambassador to Italy. These appointments signal a potential shift in regulatory and fo...
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56% Bias Score
Omnicom to Acquire Interpublic, Forming World's Largest Ad Agency
Omnicom Group is acquiring Interpublic Group for $13.25 billion in an all-stock deal, creating the world's largest advertising agency to better compete with Big Tech and AI.
Omnicom to Acquire Interpublic, Forming World's Largest Ad Agency
Omnicom Group is acquiring Interpublic Group for $13.25 billion in an all-stock deal, creating the world's largest advertising agency to better compete with Big Tech and AI.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Tech Policy Pivot: Less Crypto Regulation, Crackdown on Big Tech
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Paul Atkins, a crypto-supporter, to lead the SEC and Gail Slater, an antitrust expert, to head the DOJ's antitrust division, signaling a policy shift favoring less crypto regulation and continued scrutiny of Big Tech.
Trump's Tech Policy Pivot: Less Crypto Regulation, Crackdown on Big Tech
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Paul Atkins, a crypto-supporter, to lead the SEC and Gail Slater, an antitrust expert, to head the DOJ's antitrust division, signaling a policy shift favoring less crypto regulation and continued scrutiny of Big Tech.
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52% Bias Score
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Australia implemented a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, starting January 2025, imposing significant fines on tech companies for violations.
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Australia implemented a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, starting January 2025, imposing significant fines on tech companies for violations.
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36% Bias Score
Big Tech's Nuclear Energy Investments: A Double-Edged Sword
Big Tech companies' investments in nuclear energy raise concerns about their growing power and potential negative consequences for sustainable development.
Big Tech's Nuclear Energy Investments: A Double-Edged Sword
Big Tech companies' investments in nuclear energy raise concerns about their growing power and potential negative consequences for sustainable development.
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48% Bias Score
Meta Hit with EU Antitrust Fine
The European Union fined Meta nearly 800 million euros for anti-competitive practices related to its Marketplace online classified ads service.
Meta Hit with EU Antitrust Fine
The European Union fined Meta nearly 800 million euros for anti-competitive practices related to its Marketplace online classified ads service.
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0% Bias Score