The recent court battle between TikTok and the US government over the potential ban of the app due to data security concerns has sparked a debate on free speech and national security. TikTok argued that the ban would severely impact the free speech rights of its 170 million US users. The company and its parent company, ByteDance, have denied any links to the Chinese government, despite concerns raised by the US. During the hearing, lawyers for TikTok argued that the law would be an unprecedented ban on a single speaker and challenged the notion that divesting the US arm of…

The US government is cracking down on Google’s ad tech empire, accusing the tech giant of operating a monopoly in the digital advertising market. With Google raking in over $200 billion in ad revenue last year, regulators argue that the company has squashed competition to maintain its dominance. As a high-stakes trial unfolds, both sides are presenting their cases to US District Judge Leonie Brinkema. This legal battle follows a recent ruling that found Google guilty of illegal practices in its online search business. Despite Google’s claims of providing effective services, prosecutors contend that the tech giant has stifled innovation…