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TikTok and the forgotten American voter

39 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics TikTok Politics Antitrust Tech industry Government

TikTok plays a surprising role in politics, connecting with diverse young voters.
It's vital to understand the complexities of government and the efforts to fix systems.
FTC leadership is emphasizing 'dark patterns' in big tech, signaling close monitoring.

“I’m not anyone that understands the industry”

19 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Technology Business Policy Social Issues Government

The U.S. v. Google antitrust trial has both secrecy and complexity issues.
Yelp's Luther Lowe played a significant role in the Google trial.
Biden's campaign is preparing to make a big impact online for the 2024 election.

The Anti-Monopoly Man

19 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antitrust Bipartisanship Tech regulation AI

Matt Stoller is an influential antitrust advocate in Washington
TikTok is facing debates in Washington over security concerns
There is growing concern and debate over the impact of AI tools in Washington