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Top Senate Republican Wants to Rein In Tech’s Liability Shield

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Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham said Tuesday he wants to limit a liability exemption treasured by internet platforms such as Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Facebook Inc. if they don’t comply with industry best practices. The comments by Graham, an ally of President Donald Trump, show increasing congressional skepticism of the legal shield, which says the… Continue reading Top Senate Republican Wants to Rein In Tech’s Liability Shield

EU Advances on Copyright Bill Opposed by Silicon Valley

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The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a draft copyright bill with provisions aimed at forcing tech giants to pay more to media companies for music and news content that is used on their platforms. The vote, which was delayed for several months amid intense lobbying from publishers and internet companies, sets the parameters for negotiations… Continue reading EU Advances on Copyright Bill Opposed by Silicon Valley