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From platform moderation on Facebook and YouTube to big government struggles like the FCC and privacy regulation, policy is where we take on the rules of the internet. Watch here to follow Ajit Pai's ongoing fight against net neutrality, and Europe's push to protect its citizens' data with the GDPR. We're tracking broadband speeds to look for carrier throttling, making sure your connection stays clean. We're tracking moderation and free speech online, making sure the policies match up with what's happening in the real world. The law isn't always made with the internet in mind, and with antitrust and monopoly concerns overwhelming tech giants, there aren't many powers left standing up for the open web. So check in here to keep an eye on those stories, and we'll make sure you stay ahead of the rules of the internet — even the weird and confusing ones.

The FCC is using streaming services as an excuse to raise cable rates

Chuck Schumer proposes ‘large discounts’ to trade in gas-powered cars for electric ones

Facebook won’t call users ‘undesirable’ in ad rejections anymore

A company that sold encrypted phones was run by crime lords

TikTok defends itself against accusations of Chinese influence

The gloves are coming off

Twitter admits that it showed more ads to less popular users

A health care algorithm affecting millions is biased against black patients

TikTok could threaten national security, senators say

Is Facebook’s billion-dollar housing pledge enough?

The tech giant is pledging to build 20,000 homes

After this week’s hearing, Libra really might be in trouble

Foxconn finally admits its empty Wisconsin ‘innovation centers’ aren’t being developed

Congress isn’t buying Mark Zuckerberg’s pitch for Libra

Zuckerberg claims it’s not about the money, while explaining how Libra will make money