6 Key Moments From Social Media Hearings
On Capitol Hill Wednesday, Facebook’s chief operating officer and Twitter’s CEO testified about foreign entities and the use of social media platforms to influence the… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
The Daily Signal Podcast: Thursday, Aug. 30
A hundred Facebook employees have joined an online group for ideological diversity at the social media giant—and of course, it’s generating controversy. We discuss with… Read More
Media Misses: Op-Ed Suggests Being in Media Similar to Serving in Military
We break down the top media moments this week—and plenty of misses. This week, the conspiracy website Infowars, which is run by Alex Jones, was… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Google’s Plan for a Censoring App for China Makes a Mockery of Its Mission of Information Access
Google plans to launch a pre-censored search engine app in China, tailored to fit China’s strict censorship laws, according to a report in The Intercept…. Read More
SocietyCommentary
Social Media Giants Shouldn’t Be Arbiters of Appropriate Speech
Of course, Facebook, YouTube, and other media are free to ban conspiracy-mongers such as Alex Jones from their platforms. They have a right to dictate… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Experts Have Been Wrong About Lots of Things. Here’s a Sampling.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers predicted that if Donald Trump were elected, there would be a protracted recession within 18 months. Heeding its experts, a… Read More
EconomyNews
The Government Now Requires TV Stations Air Programs for Kids. That Could Be About to Change.
Saturday morning cartoons—once a staple of weekend TV entertainment for children—largely have become a thing of the past, thanks to an ever-changing digital media landscape. … Read More
SecurityCommentary
This Technology Could Help Avert Electricity Crises Like Puerto Rico’s After Hurricane Maria
As major storms and potential terrorism have made America aware of the vulnerability and critical nature of our electric infrastructure (think Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria),… Read More
EconomyNews
Bigger Than the Internet? Blockchain Will Be, Online Retail Executive Says
The chairman of a billion-dollar retail company says that a digital cryptographic record-keeping system called blockchain will be “more meaningful than the internet” in the… Read More
EconomyNews
Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Twitter All Work With Left-Wing SPLC
Four of the world’s biggest tech platforms have working partnerships with a left-wing nonprofit that has a track record of inaccuracies and routinely labels conservative… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Here’s the Actual Slogan Google Should Adopt
The original slogan of Google was “Don’t be evil.” When Google changed its corporate name to Alphabet in 2015, it changed the slogan to “Do… Read More
PoliticsNews
Ted Cruz Grills Mark Zuckerberg Over Facebook’s Political Bias, Censorship
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sparred over political bias and censorship during the Senate’s hearing Tuesday. Lawmakers questioned Zuckerberg about the… Read More
LawCommentary
I Questioned Mark Zuckerberg. What Concerns Me Most About Facebook’s Handling of Personal Data.
The history and growth of Facebook mirrors that of many of our technology giants. Founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, Facebook has exploded over the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Don’t Tax the Net
“Creative destruction.” When I first heard the term in school, I thought it must have been a mistake. How can creation destroy? And how can… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why Robots Will Not Put Us Out of Work
A recent article in The Guardian dons the foreboding title “Robots will destroy our jobs—and we’re not ready for it.” The article claims, “For every… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Facebook Suspended Me for Sharing My Religious Beliefs About Homosexuality
Editor’s note: After The Daily Signal contacted Facebook for a response to this op-ed prior to publication, the company notified author Michelle Rioux as follows:… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Podcast: Google’s Double Standard for Conservative, Liberal News Sites
The Federalist’s David Harsanyi joins us today to discuss why Google is presenting “fact checks” to some conservative news sites like The Federalist and The… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Death Threats Against FCC Chairman Are Unprecedented and Must Stop
When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rolled back President Barack Obama’s “net neutrality” policy, Chairman Ajit Pai told reporters, “It’s not going to kill democracy.”… Read More
LawAnalysis
Podcast: Former Employee Sues Google, Alleges Discrimination Against Conservatives
Former Google employee James Damore is suing Google, accusing the tech giant of discrimination against conservatives and whites. The Heritage Foundation’s Mike Gonzalez joins us… Read More
EconomyCommentary
‘Internet of Things’ Devices Have Their Security Risks. How Regulators Should Address Them.
Most Americans own some sort of “smart” device, whether it’s a smartphone, a smart thermostat, or a smart fitness tracker. These devices are benefiting Americans… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Tech Companies That Support Net Neutrality Aren’t as Virtuous as You Think
Last week, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai delivered a speech on his plan to undo Obama-era “net neutrality” regulations, which the commission is set… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Some Say Facebook and Amazon Should Be Broken Up. Here’s Why That Thinking Is Wrong.
Is it time for Congress to step in and dismantle Facebook, Amazon, and Google’s ever-expanding internet empires? In recent months, the left has raised sharp… Read More
EconomyNews
Q&A: FCC Chairman Explains Why He’s Ending Obama’s ‘Heavy-Handed Internet Regulations’
The Federal Communications Commission will vote in December on a proposal to repeal Obama-era net neutrality rules. Shortly after publicly announcing the news, FCC Chairman… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Erosion of Patent Rights Is a Threat to Innovation and American Prosperity
The American patent system has been a bulwark of American prosperity throughout our country’s history. Unfortunately, recent judicial and executive branch blunders that weaken patent… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Google Employee Goes to the Chopping Block for Sharing Politically Incorrect Memo
Silicon Valley prides itself on diversity, tolerance, and an adherence to science-based politics. But woe to you if you work for one of the booming… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Microsoft’s Plan to Expand Broadband Would Benefit Rural Americans
The growth of “broadband” (or high speed) internet access has bestowed enormous benefits on the American economy. Roughly 300 million Americans have access to broadband—increasingly… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Undercover Government Report Shows Just How Ineffective This Telecom Program Is
This June, the Government Accountability Office published a report on the federal government’s Lifeline program, one of four programs established in the decadeslong pursuit of… Read More
LawCommentary
The European Commission Just Fined Google $2.7 Billion. Such Foreign Antitrust Attacks Threaten US Innovation and Prosperity.
On June 27, the European Commission—Europe’s antitrust enforcer—fined Google over $2.7 billion for a supposed violation of European antitrust law that bestowed benefits, not harm,… Read More
LawCommentary
Drones Are About to Revolutionize Our World. This Bill Will Let America Lead the Drone Economy.
The last decade has seen a boom in recreational drone usage, as hundreds of thousands of law-abiding hobby pilots have taken to the skies with… Read More
EconomyNews
How Democrats Could Regulate Internet Even After Trump Takes Office
Democrats could maintain control of the agency making rules about the internet and other communications issues even after Donald Trump becomes president, as Democrats are… Read More
