The government’s antitrust case against Google borrows heavily from the landmark lawsuit against Microsoft 25 years ago. But it lacks the same cultural impact.
Category: Computers and the Internet
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Who’s Who in the Google Monopoly Trial
The federal government’s first monopoly trial this century will feature top tech executives, experienced litigators and an Obama-appointed judge.
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To Test the A.I. Learning Hype, I Visited Classrooms
Some tech proponents say generative artificial intelligence will revolutionize education. Yet, some schools are blocking it. Here was a chance for reporting.
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2 Senators Propose Bipartisan Framework for A.I. Laws
The effort by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley is the latest move by lawmakers to catch up with the rapidly evolving technology.
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Fourth Top FTX Executive to Plead Guilty Ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried Trial
Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive, is set to plead guilty to charges linked to the sweeping fraud case against Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange.
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Apple’s Stock Falls on Reports of a Chinese Government iPhone Ban
Shares in the tech giant fell on Wednesday following reports that Beijing would bar government workers from using the device.
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Dependence on Tech Caused ‘Staggering’ Education Inequality, U.N. Agency Says
Heavy reliance on online remote learning during the pandemic drew attention away from more equitable ways of teaching children at home, a UNESCO report says.
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Google Turns to a Steady Old Hand to Fight Antitrust Charges
The tech giant is facing the greatest legal threat in its history, and hopes the stolid approach of Kent Walker, its top lawyer, will once again prevail.
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In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google
The 10-week trial, set to begin Tuesday, amps up efforts to rein in Big Tech by targeting the core search business that turned Google into a $1.7 trillion behemoth.
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Bread, Water and Peanut Butter: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Life in Jail
Mr. Bankman-Fried, founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has protested his conditions at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center as he awaits trial on fraud charges.