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Tech leaders Sundar Pichai

FTC considers drafting new regulations on data and algorithms to protect consumer privacy and civil rights

By Brian Fung, CNN Business The Federal Trade Commission says it’s considering drafting new rules for US businesses that would more strongly regulate how they can use data and algorithms, in the latest move to clamp down on technology companies run amok. The effort could lead to “market-wide requirements” targeting “harms that can result from

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While some Santa Clauses head back to malls for in-person visits this year

Zoom Santas are back and eager as ever

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business “We’re about to be joined by a very important customer,” said Christian Braun, CEO of collectible e-commerce company hobbyDB, during a recent Zoom meeting with his marketing team. “Over to you, Nick.” That’s St. Nick, actually. A jolly ho-ho-ho-ing Santa entered the virtual room ringing a bell and turning

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A vague and viral TikTok trend warning of nationwide school violence

Vague and viral TikTok warning of school violence is not credible but has schools and law enforcement on high alert

By Brian Fung and Geneva Sands, CNN Business A vague and viral TikTok trend warning of nationwide school violence on Friday — which authorities have dismissed as not credible — has nevertheless prompted widespread school closures, stretched law enforcement resources and put families on edge ahead of a critical holiday travel season. A number of

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While some Santa Clauses head back to malls for in-person visits this year

Zoom Santas are back and eager as ever

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business “We’re about to be joined by a very important customer,” said Christian Braun, CEO of collectible e-commerce company hobbyDB, during a recent Zoom meeting with his marketing team. “Over to you, Nick.” That’s St. Nick, actually. A jolly ho-ho-ho-ing Santa entered the virtual room ringing a bell and turning

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Benedict Odoom

Black tech entrepreneurs struggle to find funding in Britain. Now they’re looking abroad

By Walé Azeez, CNN Business Black tech entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom say they have to rely on foreign investors to get their businesses off the ground. More than a year after the Black Lives Matter protests prompted the UK government to investigate discrimination against Black business owners, British venture capital firms continue to neglect

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