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AT&T Seeks Supreme Court Review on Net Neutrality Rule

The appeals, filed Thursday, will put new pressure on a rule enacted in 2015 when the Federal Communications Commission was under Democratic control. Continue reading

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European Commission Demands Social Media Tackle Illegal Content

In guidelines issued Thursday, the commission asked the online platforms to appoint contact persons that would allow them to be reached quickly with requests to remove illegal content. Continue reading

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U.S. Tech Giants in EU Sights as Tax Clampdown Takes Shape

The European Commission outlined different options for taxing digital companies as the 28-nation bloc seeks to raise money from an industry that it says provides less than it should to public coffers. Continue reading

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Google and Facebook Fret Over Anti-Prostitution Bill’s Fallout

The companies and tech trade groups say online providers will face greater liability for speech and videos posted by users if U.S. lawmakers move against Backpage.com and its online classified ads. Continue reading

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Apple Balks at Higher Web-Access Fees After $1 Billion Video Bet

Apple Inc. told U.S. regulators it opposes charging higher fees for faster internet access, just weeks after pledging to spend $1 billion making movies and TV shows to stream online. Continue reading

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