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Tony Romm

Tony Romm

Senior Editor, Policy and Politics

    Latest articles by Tony Romm

    Technology
    Microsoft is reviewing its records for signs of potential Russian meddling during the 2016 electionMicrosoft is reviewing its records for signs of potential Russian meddling during the 2016 election
    Technology

    Tech giants continue to fear that their platforms helped spread misinformation.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Google has found a small number of 2016 election ads tied to Russian government forcesGoogle has found a small number of 2016 election ads tied to Russian government forces
    Technology

    But the company, which isn’t saying much publicly, is still investigating

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    President Trump is willing to support DACA — if Congress funds a border wall and other immigration proposals that tech hatesPresident Trump is willing to support DACA — if Congress funds a border wall and other immigration proposals that tech hates
    Technology

    Trump shared his ideas for immigration reform with Congress late on Sunday.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Equifax rival TransUnion has hired cybersecurity lobbyists in Washington, D.C.Equifax rival TransUnion has hired cybersecurity lobbyists in Washington, D.C.
    Technology

    It fears regulation after the major cyber intrusion at Equifax, revealed this September.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Facebook and Twitter have to stop Russians and others from sharing racist content, black U.S. lawmakers insistFacebook and Twitter have to stop Russians and others from sharing racist content, black U.S. lawmakers insist
    Technology

    The pressure comes as Congress continues to investigate Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    U.S. lawmakers investigating Russia’s election interference are still missing key evidence from FacebookU.S. lawmakers investigating Russia’s election interference are still missing key evidence from Facebook
    Technology

    They have ads, but not a full download of everything posted by the 470 Russia-tied profiles and pages.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Silicon Valley’s Russian ads problem, explainedSilicon Valley’s Russian ads problem, explained
    Technology

    Why Facebook, Google and Twitter find themselves in the middle of an investigation into the 2016 election.

    By Tony Romm and Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook and Twitter will testify to the U.S. Congress on Russia and the 2016 presidential electionFacebook and Twitter will testify to the U.S. Congress on Russia and the 2016 presidential election
    Technology

    Google has not said if it will also appear before the House and Senate committees

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Senate lawmakers fear future elections are at risk from Russian meddlingSenate lawmakers fear future elections are at risk from Russian meddling
    Technology

    The Senate Intelligence Committee also urged Facebook, Google and Twitter to testify at a November 1 hearing.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Two black lawmakers say Twitter must address ‘racism and bigotry’ — or else face regulationTwo black lawmakers say Twitter must address ‘racism and bigotry’ — or else face regulation
    Technology

    Their letter highlights reports that Russian agents tried to stoke racial tensions ahead of the 2016 election.

    By Tony Romm

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