Big Tech Backlash - Page 7

August 14, 2024

Reporter who broke story says Harris campaign did 'nothing wrong' by manipulating headlines in Google ads

The reporter who scooped that the Harris campaign manipulated news headlines and descriptions in Google ads feels the vice president’s camp did "nothing wrong."

August 13, 2024

Harris campaign manipulated headlines of news stories injecting pro-Kamala spin in Google ads

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has edited several headlines to display glowing coverage of the Democratic ticket in paid Google ads, according to Axios.

June 27, 2024

Wall Street Journal knocks Supreme Court for giving Biden administration ‘license for social media censorship’

A Supreme Court ruling in favor of the government's ability to coordinate with social media platforms was panned by The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board.

June 25, 2024

Facebook, Instagram are using your data to train AI: Learn how to protect it

Stop Meta AI training with your content on FB/IG by adjusting your settings. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how.

June 21, 2024

Ex-Trump aide John McEntee emerged as unlikely TikTok star by ‘calling out the craziness’ in America

Ex-Trump aide John McEntee emerged as a TikTok star with millions of followers when he used the platform to promote his dating app for conservatives.

June 20, 2024

Seven federal agencies have pushed tech giants to censor Americans, Media Research Center says

Seven federal agencies - including DHS, Department of State, and DOJ - have pressured Big Tech to censor Americans, according to the Media Research Center.

June 9, 2024

Hedgehog CEO says new social media platform is community ‘for everyday Americans,’ not bad actors

Hedgehog CEO John Matze set out to fix the divisive discourse that is prominent on so many social media platforms with his recently launched app.

May 30, 2024

Is Google listening? Check your account history now

Letting Google access your device's microphone can lead to unnecessary privacy concerns down the road — here's how you can control what gets recorded and when.

May 9, 2024

Online data protection bills become law in Maryland

Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday signed into law two measures aimed at more effectively securing constituents' personal data online.

April 23, 2024

Facebook has ‘interfered’ with US elections 39 times since 2008: study

Meta-owned social media juggernaut Facebook has "interfered" with elections in the United States at least 39 times since 2008, according to a study by the Media Research Center.