Silicon Valley
It's Time for Big Tech to Take a Stand Against China
If China had its way, its censorship practices would be the international standard for the entire internet economy.
Big Tech is Luring Congress into a Regulation Trap
Big Tech's stance on government regulation raises an obvious question—if tech giants really wanted to bring about change, why are they waiting for the federal government?
Elizabeth Holmes Surprisingly Takes the Stand at Her Criminal Trial
Holmes spoke in court about her time as a student at Stanford University and working with Professor Channing Robertson.
Stop Big Tech From Exploiting Our Kids
At the risk of understatement, the recent revelations by whistleblower Frances Haugen on how Facebook and Instagram view children were shocking.
Time to Fight Back Against Big Tech's IP Assault
That a tech giant would copy the intellectual property of a smaller, less powerful firm is hardly surprising—in fact, it happens all the time.
Congress Cannot Let Tech Competition Fall By The Wayside
As Big Tech swallows more of the internet, Congress cannot afford to lose the momentum with which it approached competition policy a year ago.
Both Parties Must Work Together to Take on Tech Monopolies
One of the few things most Republicans and Democrats agree on is the need to take on Big Tech monopolies like Google, Facebook and Amazon.
We Need to Protect American Innovation in the Competition with China
America's technology sector produces the world's most innovative and successful companies.
Facebook Whistleblower Exposes Big Tech's Big Lie About Mental Health
For years, Big Tech corporations have perpetuated a big lie about mental health—but their dangerous deception has finally been exposed.
Lawmakers Send Big Tech A Bipartisan Antitrust Message
Consumers have reason to be hopeful. The message to Big Business and Big Tech is breaking through.
Some Tech Companies to Cover Abortion Costs as New Texas Law Impacts Hiring
Texas' new abortion law has already come up in hiring talks, one tech company founder told Newsweek. Some will pay for out-of-state abortions.
What to Learn From Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes—Advocacy Matters
As well as learning from Holmes' failure, we should be unapologetic about learning from her success.
California is Not Going Anywhere
Health care, tech, biotech and life sciences, renewable energy—all these industries are alive and growing in California.
Silicon Valley Firms Shouldn't Penalize Remote Work
Roughly one in 10 Americans moved during the COVID-19 pandemic—Silicon Valley in particular experienced a mass exodus.
Should we Celebrate or Condemn Apple's New Child Protection Measures?
Apple has taken the modest but long overdue step of extending a decade-old technology to protect children online, with appropriate protections for user privacy.
How to Hold Big Tech Accountable Without Overhauling Antitrust Law
Courts must recognize that consumers are in fact paying for these "free" services.
Big Tech Censorship Threatens Americans' Constitutional Rights
Who rules in America? Is it a handful of unaccountable elites, who concoct and enforce standards arbitrarily? Or is it the American people?
GOP Rep. Ken Buck Warns 'Big Gov't' Must Get Bigger to Deal With FB, Google
The congressman conceded to The Verge last week that he was wrong to believe "the market will take care of" creating competition within Silicon Valley.
Big Tech's Art of Making Up Rules as It Goes Along
Facebook's announcements show that not only can the company make up the rules as it goes, it believes it should make up the rules as it goes.
The PRO-SPEECH Act is a Creative Solution to Censorship
Senator Roger Wicker's (R-Miss.) PRO-SPEECH Act, introduced last Thursday, takes a novel approach to one of the most pressing threats to our democracy: Big Tech's control of our political discussion.
American Capitalism is Dying. Nepotistic Investors are to Blame
What we need is a system whereby VCs can evaluate different businesses based on objective, verified data including market opportunity, product, financial records and legal status.
Despite Progressive Posturing, Amazon Ignores Workers' Rights
Mega-corporations nowadays avoid public scrutiny for their treatment of workers by adopting a woke social agenda.
Ted Cruz Mocks Microsoft Over Bing's Censorship of Tiananmen's 'Tank Man'
"Was the 'accidental human' who made the error by any chance the head of China Marketing for Microsoft?" the Texas senator tweeted early Saturday.
No, Matt Gaetz Did Not Urge People to Shoot Silicon Valley Employees
The Florida Republican was widely criticized after misleading clips from a rally circulated on social media.
Ending Big Tech's Free Ride
Big Tech has enjoyed a free ride on our Internet infrastructure while offloading billions of dollars in costs onto everyday Americans. It's time to end this sweetheart deal and force Big Tech to pay its fair share.
The Big Tech Intifada
As so often happens with controversial matters involving the Jewish state of Israel, prominent figures around the world have sounded off seemingly in an effort to inflame tensions rather than ease them.
Facebook, YouTube Execs Defend Algorithms, Downplay 'Extremist' Content
"People are pretty good at short-term rage and your product capitalizes on that, doesn't it?" Sasse asked a Twitter exec Tuesday.
Can Blood from Young People Slow Aging? Silicon Valley Bets It Will
Biotech startups are trying to hack the process of aging and, in the process, stave off the most devastating diseases
Five Key Takeaways from Thursday's Big Tech Hearing
Thursday's hearing provided five key points that can help chart a path forward for those hoping to hold big tech accountable.
Thomas Middleditch Co-Star Said She 'Tried To Warn' About Actor
Thomas Middleditch was accused of sexual misconduct in an LA Times article. His former "Silicon Valley" co-star Alice Wetterlund has tweeted the latest of a series of her criticisms of the show.