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‘Thunder Run’: Behind Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill

Leave a Comment / Beijing Bytedance Technology Co Ltd, Cantwell, Maria, Computers and the Internet, Gallagher, Mike (1984- ), House Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, Justice Department, Krishnamoorthi, Raja, Law and Legislation, Lobbying and Lobbyists, McMorris Rodgers, Cathy, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Mobile Applications, Monaco, Lisa O, National Security Council, Propaganda, Scalise, Steve, Social Media, United States International Relations, United States Politics and Government

‘Thunder Run’: Behind Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok BillA tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Sapna Maheshwari, David McCabe and Cecilia Kang

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Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Here’s What Happens Next.

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Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Here’s What Happens Next.President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Sapna Maheshwari and David McCabe

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After Figma’s $20 Billion Windfall Evaporated, It’s Picking Up the Pieces

Leave a Comment / Adobe Systems Inc, Computers and the Internet, Entrepreneurship, Field, Dylan (1992- ), Figma Inc, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Silicon Valley (Calif), Software, Start-ups, Venture Capital

After Figma’s $20 Billion Windfall Evaporated, It’s Picking Up the PiecesRegulatory scrutiny felled the sale of Figma, a design platform, to Adobe. Now it’s grappling with employee expectations and a changing market. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Erin Griffith

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Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal

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Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard DealThe megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Kellen Browning and David McCabe

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The Upshot of Microsoft’s Activision Deal: Big Tech Can Get Even Bigger

Leave a Comment / Activision Blizzard Inc, Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues, Computer and Video Games, Computers and the Internet, Corporations, Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department, Kanter, Jonathan S, Khan, Lina, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Microsoft Corp, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, United States Politics and Government

The Upshot of Microsoft’s Activision Deal: Big Tech Can Get Even BiggerWith the completion of the blockbuster acquisition, the notion that tech giants can grow through “vertical transactions” remains intact. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Cecilia Kang and David McCabe

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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal: U.K. Agency Signals Approval

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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal: U.K. Agency Signals ApprovalBritain’s antitrust regulator said the companies had addressed its main concerns about the $69 billion deal, though final approval is yet to come. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Adam Satariano

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Intel Acquisition of Tower Semiconductor Is Scuttled by China

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Intel Acquisition of Tower Semiconductor Is Scuttled by ChinaIntel calls off its planned acquisition of Tower Semiconductor, an Israeli chip maker, after waiting in vain for 18 months for a review by Chinese regulators. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Don Clark and Keith Bradsher

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Google Tests an A.I. Assistant That Offers Life Advice

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Google Tests an A.I. Assistant That Offers Life AdviceThe tech giant is evaluating tools that would use artificial intelligence to perform tasks that some of its researchers have said should be avoided. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Nico Grant

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Biden Administration Unveils Tougher Guidelines on Mergers

Leave a Comment / Amazon.com Inc, Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues, Apple Inc, Computers and the Internet, E-Commerce, Facebook Inc, Federal Trade Commission, Google Inc, Instagram Inc, Justice Department, Kanter, Jonathan S, Khan, Lina, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Meta Platforms Inc, Mobile Applications, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Social Media, United States Politics and Government

Biden Administration Unveils Tougher Guidelines on MergersThe proposed road map for regulatory reviews, last updated in 2020, includes a focus on tech platforms for the first time. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Cecilia Kang and David McCabe

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F.T.C.’s Lina Khan Faces Fresh Questions After Microsoft Ruling

Leave a Comment / Activision Blizzard Inc, Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues, Computer and Video Games, Computers and the Internet, Corporations, Decisions and Verdicts, Federal Trade Commission, Khan, Lina, Law and Legislation, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Microsoft Corp

F.T.C.’s Lina Khan Faces Fresh Questions After Microsoft RulingLina Khan has said a fear of defeat should not deter the agency from suing big tech companies. But after Microsoft won a ruling this week, her critics say that strategy is flawed. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Cecilia Kang

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