Joe Biden

American President Joe Biden

If US has 'real shooting war' it could be the result of cyber attacks, says Biden

Jul 28, 2021

People hold Cuban flags and placards during a protest showing support for Cubans demonstrating against their government, in Miami, Florida on July 16, 2021.

A censorship circumvention tool helped 1.4 million Cubans get internet access

Jul 17, 2021

As a candidate, President Joe Biden said breaking up big tech companies should be considered, though he hasn't spoken on the issue as president. If such steps were mandated, they could bring the biggest changes to the industry since the federal government's landmark case against Microsoft almost 20 years ago.

Bills that could force Big Tech companies to breakup unveiled in House

Jun 12, 2021

At the onset of the pandemic in India, some leveraged social media to blame Muslims for the spread of Covid-19, said Scott Busby, the acting principal deputy assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labour while testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Non-Proliferation.

Internet firms to fight misinformation in India while respecting rights, says senior US official

Jun 12, 2021

A separate national security review into the sale of TikTok to an American company is ongoing and not connected to Biden's recent security review.

TikTok, WeChat ban in the US revoked, Biden orders security review

Jun 09, 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking on the sidelines of the St Petersburg Economic Forum, told Russia's state TV Channel One that the idea of Russian state involvement was absurd.

Putin slams US ransomware allegations, calls it an attempt to stir pre-summit trouble

Jun 04, 2021

Social media companies have faced pressure to combat health misinformation on their sites during the pandemic. Facebook has said it has removed more than 16 million pieces of content from its apps for breaking rules on Covid-19 and vaccine misinformation.

Facebook no longer banning posts calling the coronavirus 'man-made'

May 27, 2021

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers holds a semiconductor chip as he speaks prior to signing an executive order, aimed at addressing a global semiconductor chip shortage, in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 24, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

Biden's chip dreams face reality check of supply chain complexity

Apr 14, 2021

The supply crunch could lead to a potential 1.3 million shortfall in U.S. car and light-duty truck production this year.REUTERS/Sergio Perez/File Photo/File Photo

As Biden works to fix chips shortage, Intel promises help for automakers

Apr 13, 2021

In addition to making the batteries for Ford and Volkswagen, the SK Innovation facility would be the nation’s largest so-called non-captive plant, meaning it would be able to adapt for other manufacturers, the company has said. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)

LG and SK Settlement spares Biden from tough EV battery ban call

Apr 11, 2021