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Tony Romm

Tony Romm

Senior Editor, Policy and Politics

    Latest articles by Tony Romm

    Technology
    Trump just signed an executive order for a full review of the country’s digital defensesTrump just signed an executive order for a full review of the country’s digital defenses
    Technology

    The new effort orders a host of studies and seeks the tech industry’s help.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    The FCC is being flooded by fake, vicious comments as it begins debating net neutralityThe FCC is being flooded by fake, vicious comments as it begins debating net neutrality
    Technology
    Silicon Valley may find a lot to fear in Trump’s FBI director replacementSilicon Valley may find a lot to fear in Trump’s FBI director replacement
    Technology

    If Trump’s history is any guide, James Comey’s replacement might want to expand government surveillance.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Trump’s new rules will let Sinclair gobble up TribuneTrump’s new rules will let Sinclair gobble up Tribune
    Technology

    It’s a major deal made possible in part by recent changes to law at the FCC.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    John Oliver is urging internet users to defend net neutralityJohn Oliver is urging internet users to defend net neutrality
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    Oliver seems to have already overwhelmed the FCC’s servers.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    A group of Obama veterans are banding together to invest in tech that can help Democrats winA group of Obama veterans are banding together to invest in tech that can help Democrats win
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    The new effort is called Higher Ground Labs, and it’s hoping to help the party in state and local races.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    A ‘fake news’ crackdown could follow Macron’s election win in FranceA ‘fake news’ crackdown could follow Macron’s election win in France
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    The incoming French president could take aim at the role social media sites play in spreading misinformation.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Families of the San Bernardino terrorist attack victims have filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Google and TwitterFamilies of the San Bernardino terrorist attack victims have filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Google and Twitter
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    They contend that the tech industry and its practices have been “instrumental to the rise of ISIS.”

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    The U.S. Justice Department appears to be probing Uber’s use of software to avoid regulatorsThe U.S. Justice Department appears to be probing Uber’s use of software to avoid regulators
    Technology

    The practice, known as “greyballing,” is the subject of the investigation, which may be criminal in nature.

    By Tony Romm and Johana Bhuiyan
    Technology
    The U.S. government could soon ask visa applicants to share their social media profilesThe U.S. government could soon ask visa applicants to share their social media profiles
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    It’s not final, but the State Department effort could affect 65,000 travelers each year.

    By Tony Romm