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Tech executives grilled over election disinformation
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The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Senate Intel panel to grill tech execs on election interference
Executives from Microsoft, Google's parent company Alphabet and Meta — which owns Facebook and Instagram — are providing testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday about attempts by ...21 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Klobuchar, Warner press tech leaders to take action against election-related disinformation
Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.) sent a letter to major tech leaders on Tuesday, urging them to take "decisive action" against disinformation related to the 2024 general ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Harris-Trump election has Big Tech 'at a crossroads' after slump in dealmaking
With regulators making it hard for large tech companies to do significant deals, M&A transaction volume in the industry continues to drop.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Wired - Tech
US Senate Warns Big Tech to Act Fast Against Election Meddling
In an Intelligence Committee hearing with representatives from Google, Apple, and Meta on Wednesday, senators stressed that foreign influence is far from a solved problem.15 hours ago -
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In Georgia, a New Showdown Is Brewing Over Election Rules
The state election board was recently taken over by a conservative majority. Its latest proposals are dangerously late in the process and most likely illegal, according to the secretary of state.23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
There’s less social media transparency and, likely, more disinformation
Recent declines in transparency may blind researchers and the public to the impact of other changes in the social media ecosystem altering how disinformation is being spread, including the ...2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Executive Leaders Need to Build a Foundation of Self-Care
Women, especially, should take time to reflect on and implement how to prioritize emotional well-being.19 hours ago
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