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 NixMay 14, 2023

Lawmakers ‘cowered’ to take on tech giants again, senator says

Industry lobbying is giving lawmakers cold feet, Sen. Grassley said.

By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaMay 12, 2023

Twitter’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 DiMolfettaMay 11, 2023

Cybersecurity 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 MennMay 11, 2023

CEO 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 LimaMay 10, 2023

Biden’s enforcers see antitrust threats in AI rush

Industry groups have argued the AI boom signals tight competition.

By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaMay 9, 2023

TikTok 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 DiMolfettaMay 8, 2023

Utah’s porn crackdown has a VPN problem

A potential loophole raises issues for age verification rules.

By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaMay 5, 2023

Former 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 MennMay 4, 2023

White 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 ZakrzewskiMay 4, 2023

Meta 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 DiMolfettaMay 4, 2023

FTC 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 ZakrzewskiMay 3, 2023

Senators 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 DiMolfettaMay 3, 2023

Big 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 ZakrzewskiMay 3, 2023

See 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 HumberstoneMay 3, 2023

AI-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 DiMolfettaMay 2, 2023

Lawmakers 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 DiMolfettaMay 1, 2023

Twitter 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 DiMolfettaApril 28, 2023

Washington 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 ZakrzewskiApril 27, 2023