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Tony Romm

Tony Romm

Senior Editor, Policy and Politics

    Latest articles by Tony Romm

    Technology
    President Trump has attacked Amazon, incorrectly claiming that it owns the Washington Post for tax purposesPresident Trump has attacked Amazon, incorrectly claiming that it owns the Washington Post for tax purposes
    Technology

    Trump’s tweet comes days after he met with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Republicans want to open U.S. roads for companies testing self-driving carsRepublicans want to open U.S. roads for companies testing self-driving cars
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    It’s one of 14 bills that House lawmakers debated Tuesday.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    IBM is telling Congress not to fear the rise of an AI ‘overlord’IBM is telling Congress not to fear the rise of an AI ‘overlord’
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    The company’s Watson team is embarking on a lobbying push to address what it sees as an incorrect, “dystopian” view of AI.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Europe has fined Google $2.7 billion for manipulating search resultsEurope has fined Google $2.7 billion for manipulating search results
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    Google has 90 days to change its practices or face further penalties.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Trump’s ‘travel ban’ in OctoberThe Supreme Court will hear arguments on Trump’s ‘travel ban’ in October
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    But the justices will allow Trump to enforce some portions of his executive order now.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    A powerful group of black lawmakers is pressuring Uber to hire more diverse executivesA powerful group of black lawmakers is pressuring Uber to hire more diverse executives
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    A long list of openings means the company has an opportunity to improve its hiring practices.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Wireless and drone execs praised President Trump as he pledged to cut down regulationsWireless and drone execs praised President Trump as he pledged to cut down regulations
    Technology

    For the likes of AT&T and PrecisionHawk, the face time with the president offered a chance to push their agendas.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    President Trump will talk policy with drone makers, wireless companies and tech investors on ThursdayPresident Trump will talk policy with drone makers, wireless companies and tech investors on Thursday
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    Here’s the full list of execs headed to the White House, plus their agenda.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    President Trump will commit to improving internet access in rural areasPresident Trump will commit to improving internet access in rural areas
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    But the White House doesn’t have many specifics to share.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Behind the scenes at President Trump’s private talks with the tech industryBehind the scenes at President Trump’s private talks with the tech industry
    Technology

    For many, a meeting at the White House yesterday offered a chance to push their political and business agendas.

    By Tony Romm