Big Tech
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U.S. requests trade dispute talks over Canada’s digital services taxThe request for consultations is the first step in the USMCA's dispute resolution process, which could lead to retaliatory U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada.TechAug 30
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Google holds illegal monopoly over internet search, U.S. judge rulesThe seismic decision in a major U.S. antitrust case could shake up the internet and hobble one of the world's best-known companies.TechAug 5
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CrowdStrike outage, cyberattacks a ‘wake-up call’ to dangers of big tech relianceThe CrowdStrike outage less than two weeks ago left thousands of flights cancelled, hospital delays and payment systems at banks impacted across the globe.CanadaJul 29
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Canada’s digital services tax is here. How could it affect you?Canada added a new tax on tech giants that make money in Canada. The United States and businesses on both sides of the border say it's a bad decision.CanadaJul 4
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Canada’s proposed AI law too vague, Big Tech executives sayAmazon and Microsoft executives told MPs at the House of Commons industry committee today that Bill C-27 doesn't differentiate enough between high- and low-risk AI systems.CanadaFeb 7
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Fighting foreign interference must include penalties for big tech, MPs sayThe call was among 22 recommendations the House of Commons ethics committee made in its study of foreign interference by China and Russia.CanadaOct 24, 2023
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Europe to begin crackdown of illegal online content. Here’s what to knowThe first phase of the European Union's groundbreaking new digital rules will take effect this week. Some online platforms have already started making changes.TechAug 22, 2023
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Danielle Smith’s Facebook page not suspended, ‘restrictions’ placed on administrator, Meta saysOfficials with Facebook are refuting the account ban claim of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, stating restrictions were placed on one of the page's administrators.CanadaJun 15, 2023
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Alberta Premier decries big tech and government censorship as Facebook account temporarily suspendedDanielle Smith said her Facebook account has been suspended for a "few days."PoliticsJun 14, 2023
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How some tech companies are planning to protect themselves from economic uncertaintyOne Toronto-based fintech company has broken away from the trend in an attempt to better protect itself from economic uncertainty.TechNov 15, 2022
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