Raw videos of violent incidents in Texas rekindle debate about graphic images
News organizations have long held back from publishing explicit or violent images of death, which are now rapidly disseminated across social media platforms.
By Marc Fisher and Naomi NixLawmakers ‘cowered’ to take on tech giants again, senator says
Industry lobbying is giving lawmakers cold feet, Sen. Grassley said.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaTwitter’s new purge shows perils of public record-keeping online
Taking down inactive accounts could sweep up late and former officials.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaCybersecurity faces a challenge from artificial intelligence’s rise
The prospect comes as a range of professionals report real progress in security, from slowing ransomware attacks to more timely sharing of information by the U.S. government.
By Joseph MennOfficials say social media is hurting teens. Scientists say it’s complicated.
A report finds causal links are somewhat "rare."
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaCEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI to testify to Congress
Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, will testify to Congress for the first time as scrutiny of the tools soar in Washington.
By Cristiano LimaBiden’s enforcers see antitrust threats in AI rush
Industry groups have argued the AI boom signals tight competition.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaTikTok answered hundreds of lawmakers’ questions. Here are the highlights.
CEO Shou Zi Chew's congressional grilling did not end at his hearing.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaUtah’s porn crackdown has a VPN problem
A potential loophole raises issues for age verification rules.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaFormer Uber security chief Sullivan avoids prison in data breach case
More than 180 letters were filed with the judge praising Joe Sullivan and asking that he be spared prison time for covering up the hack of data of 50 million Uber customers.
By Joseph MennWhite House signals support for AI legislation
The CEOs of Microsoft, Google, Anthropic and OpenAI will meet with Harris and other Biden administration officials concerned about the artificial intelligence boom.
By Cat ZakrzewskiMeta leans into anti-TikTok rhetoric in FTC rebuke
The tech giant targeted its rival in response to a regulatory action.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaFTC plans to bar Meta from monetizing teens’ data after privacy lapses
The agency wants to update a 2020 settlement with the Facebook parent company after allegations that the company misled parents about its Messenger Kids app.
By Cat ZakrzewskiSenators revive kids online safety push as states bypass Washington
None of the federal bills have a clear path to passage yet.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaBig Tech-funded groups try to kill bills to protect children online
Tech groups funded by Amazon, Google and Meta are pushing to kill state bills to protect children online.
By Cristiano Lima and Cat ZakrzewskiSee how a quick-fix climate solution could also trigger war
A technology called geosolar engineering is a cheap and fast way to fight global warming. But it could also spark conflict.
By Michael Birnbaum and Tom HumberstoneAI-driven political ads are here. This lawmaker is sounding the alarm.
Rep. Yvette Clarke is calling for disclosures of AI use in political ads.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaLawmakers urge Biden to launch international hub to research online harms
Reps. Lori Trahan and Jay Obernolte are calling on the White House to step in.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaTwitter asks congressional campaigns to pay up for verification
The company said in an email it is "de-badging” personal and campaign accounts for lawmakers.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaWashington becomes first state to adopt health data protections post-Roe
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a first-of-its-kind bill into law, putting limits on search engines and health trackers ability to collect and sell customers’ data
By Cat Zakrzewski