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FTC launches technology task force as feds home in on Big Tech and privacy
Life-sized cutouts of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared on the Capitol lawn before his testimony before Congress in 2018. (Flickr…
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Microsoft president says WA state privacy bill could impact facial recognition technology globally
Microsoft President Brad Smith speaks at Seattle University. (GeekWire Photo / Monica Nickelsburg) Two of the top companies developing facial…
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Dems to introduce net neutrality legislation: Here’s what you need to know
Protestors demand net neutrality be restored at a demonstration in front of The White House. (Flickr Photo / Joseph Gruber)…
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Sen. Warren’s bold plan to break up Amazon, Facebook and Google would unwind major acquisitions — and that’s just the beginning
Sen. Elizabeth Warren. (Flickr Photo / Elizabeth Warren) Elizabeth Warren is gunning for Big Tech. On Friday, the U.S. senator…
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Elizabeth Warren calls out Amazon for promoting in-house brands on rivals’ product pages
Sen. Elizabeth Warren. (Flickr Photo / Elizabeth Warren) Elizabeth Warren continued her crusade against Big Tech on Monday. The Massachusetts…
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Privacy becomes a selling point for tech, with Apple and Microsoft leading the way
Apple CEO Tim Cook promotes privacy at the company’s event this week. (Screenshot via Apple livestream) As Apple unveiled its…
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Why Microsoft is backing a major tax hike on itself … and Amazon
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at Microsoft Envision in New Orleans in 2016. (Kevin Lisota / GeekWire) Microsoft is making…
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Rep. DelBene of Washington takes another swing at federal privacy protections
Rep. Suzan DelBene at the GeekWire Summit. (GeekWire Photo / Kevin Lisota) This week, Rep. Suzan DelBene, a Democrat from…
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Should gender diversity on corporate boards be legally required? Women VCs, tech execs weigh in
Tech leaders Gillian Muessig, Kelly Wright, Lisa Hammitt, and Jennifer Savage discuss barriers and opportunities for women in venture-backed startups.…
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‘Huge awakening’ in data privacy drives big growth for Seattle startup Integris
Integris CEO Kristina Bergman. (Integris Photo). Back in 2016, a Seattle startup called Integris came out of stealth mode with…
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