Big Tech Backlash - Page 2

Tech September 25

Australian mother calls for social media age restrictions after daughter's suicide

Following Australia's landmark social media age restriction law, Emma Mason called for global reform at the UN after her daughter's death from cyberbullying and harassment.

Big Tech Backlash September 23

Google to reinstate banned YouTube accounts censored for political speech

YouTube will provide opportunities for creators banned over COVID-19 and election content to rejoin the platform as Google shifts toward supporting free expression.

MILITARY July 30

Army secretary rescinds West Point leadership offer to former Biden administration CISA director

Former Biden administration cybersecurity chief Jen Easterly lost a distinguished West Point chair position after the Army secretary ordered a review of academy hiring practices.

Tech July 5

Reduce screen time and ditch big tech’s grip

Reclaim your time from big tech with effective screen time reduction strategies for iPhone and Android, featuring steps to limit app usage and create phone-free zones.

Opinion June 30

I lost my 16-year-old son to suicide from addictive AI algorithms. We can't let Big Tech destroy our children

Jennie DeSerio, whose son died by suicide after harmful TikTok content, argues against a federal AI moratorium that would prevent states from enacting laws to protect children online.

Media June 11

Rogan claims 2 former presidents called Spotify over his controversial COVID commentary

Joe Rogan recalled past controversy over his COVID-19 remarks, including calls to Spotify from former presidents and protests by musician Neil Young.

Media June 11

GOP lawmaker grills ex-CEO over 23andMe pronouns post, forcing her to admit she doesn’t know what they mean

Rep. Gill grilled 23andMe's co-founder Anne Wojcicki during a House hearing where she revealed that she did not understand some of the terms her own company used.

Media April 16

Tech company reverses policy after Christian group sues for religious discrimination

Software company Asana reversed course after facing a lawsuit alleging its policy denying subscription discounts to religious groups was illegal, according to ADF.

Media April 2

Google executive discriminated against male employees, bombshell lawsuit alleges

A Google executive systemically discriminated against male employees, a bombshell lawsuit alleges.

Tech March 19

Congressman calls for Zuckerberg to answer on China dealings

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to appear before a congressional oversight committee to address Meta's dealings with China.

FCC March 11

FCC chair sends letter to Google questioning faith-based discrimination claims against YouTube TV

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is confronting Google with questions about allegations YouTube TV is implementing faith-based discrimination for denying a network's entry on its platform.