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Tony Romm

Tony Romm

Senior Editor, Policy and Politics

    Latest articles by Tony Romm

    Technology
    Ted Ullyot is retiring from Andreessen Horowitz after almost three years running the firm’s policy teamTed Ullyot is retiring from Andreessen Horowitz after almost three years running the firm’s policy team
    Technology

    Ullyot previously served as general counsel at Facebook.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Facebook, Google and Twitter told Congress they do not believe Russian trolls interfered in last year’s elections in Virginia and New JerseyFacebook, Google and Twitter told Congress they do not believe Russian trolls interfered in last year’s elections in Virginia and New Jersey
    Technology

    The companies’ comments came in response to another round of questions from the Senate Intelligence Committee.

    By Kurt Wagner and Tony Romm
    Technology
    The curious case of Burger King’s sudden support for net neutralityThe curious case of Burger King’s sudden support for net neutrality
    Technology

    In 2018, open internet rules are a branding exercise — even for a fast-food chain.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    AT&T says it supports net neutrality — but it’s staying quiet on whether it could charge more for faster accessAT&T says it supports net neutrality — but it’s staying quiet on whether it could charge more for faster access
    Technology

    It’s part of a new ad blitz, as the company suggests new regulation should target tech giants.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    A lobbying group for Amazon, Facebook and Google is kicking off a new diversity initiative thanks to pressure from CongressA lobbying group for Amazon, Facebook and Google is kicking off a new diversity initiative thanks to pressure from Congress
    Technology

    The Internet Association told lawmakers this week that its new campaign aims to “improve diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.”

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Democrats are demanding to know if Russian trolls or bots have tried to ‘manipulate public opinion’ on Facebook and Twitter againDemocrats are demanding to know if Russian trolls or bots have tried to ‘manipulate public opinion’ on Facebook and Twitter again
    Technology

    This time, the fear is that they’re trying to discredit an investigation into Russia’s potential election meddling.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google spent nearly $50 million — a record — to influence the U.S. government in 2017Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google spent nearly $50 million — a record — to influence the U.S. government in 2017
    Technology

    Immigration, net neutrality, taxes and Russia dominated tech’s agenda in the nation’s capital last year, per new reports.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Twitter admits there were many more Russian trolls on its site during the 2016 U.S. presidential electionTwitter admits there were many more Russian trolls on its site during the 2016 U.S. presidential election
    Technology
    A bill to put more self-driving cars on U.S. roads is stuck in the SenateA bill to put more self-driving cars on U.S. roads is stuck in the Senate
    Technology

    California’s own senator isn’t convinced the technology is ready.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Tech giants are telling Trump to preserve a program that allows some spouses of high-skilled immigrants to work in the U.S.Tech giants are telling Trump to preserve a program that allows some spouses of high-skilled immigrants to work in the U.S.
    Technology

    Their top lobbying organizations fear the end of the program is imminent

    By Tony Romm