Democrats vow Congress will 'assert itself' against tech -- starting with Silicon Valley’s privacy practices
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress in 2018. The new Democrat-controlled House could step up oversight of tech this year. By Tony Romm Tony Romm Staff writer covering technology policy Email Bio Follow February 26 at 3:22 PM At the first major tech policy hearing since Democrats took control of the House, party lawmakers charged that long-standing inaction on Capitol Hill had left consumers unprotected in the digital age.
Earlier this month, Schiff also created a special subcommittee focused on the threats posed by emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, which could be used to create fake viral videos. Other Democratic leaders also have pledged to scrutinize Silicon Valley’s expansive corporate footprint.
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