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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

We actually have to take a hard look at whether these behemoths are killing off innovation and competition.”. and other tech companies have been facing backlash from lawmakers and regulators around the globe. David Cicilline (D-Rhode Island) ended the hearing by saying the companies “have monopoly power.”

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

David Cicilline of Rhode Island, who serves as subcommittee chairman. The second hearing focused on innovation and competitive impact on the tech space, and panelists included executives from Apple , Amazon and Google. We certainly would not want to regulate technology the same way we regulate municipal water.”.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This is a major weakness for data-driven businesses to emerge, grow and innovate today, including in Europe, but huge opportunities lie ahead.”. By way of example, the regulations would require a company such as Google to explain its search result processes. CFPB Files Suit Against Citizens Bank.

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MARCH 27, 2019

into cybersecurity startups globally — especially as tech companies have been largely at the center of privacy regulation issues. Currently, the company is involved in a class action lawsuit with Rhode Island’s Pension Fund related to the data breaches. Collectively, FAMGA has poured nearly $2.5B

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JULY 16, 2019

Across a trio of hearings , Facebook was grilled about Libra , the cryptocurrency program that has been increasingly drawing scrutiny from regulators. He said there has been a “less open” environment that has become “hostile to innovation and entrepreneurship.” Cicilline noted there have not been challenges from antitrust regulators.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The company also found itself confronted by conflicting energy program mandates and regulations. Torris said Boo.com also spent too much on advertising and promotions and failed to keep pushing forward on technology innovations. Select VC Investors: Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation. via GreenTech Media. .

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

The move, according to the publication, would subject the digital coin to “a set of extensive and well established regulations.”. However, we believe that it is important to regulate activities and not technologies, allowing for responsible innovation to flourish.”. Apple Gets a Look Too. Citigroup Fined.

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