Nick Clegg

Meta’s Nick Clegg warns European regulation of AI threatens innovation

In conversation with US ambassador to Ireland in Dublin, Clegg said AI discussion had dwelled on ‘largely nonsensical fears’

Thu Dec 05 2024 - 18:52

Nick Clegg’s attack on innovation in Europe is one-eyed

Ill-informed rant from Meta head of global affairs appears driven by his employer’s frustration with EU rules

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 05:00

How big tech lost the antitrust battle in Europe

The EU is dramatically escalating its antitrust war on big tech with new laws

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 05:30

EU to unveil landmark legislation to tackle market power of Big Tech

Digital Markets Act now expected to target platforms with market cap of at least €75bn

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 11:01

Meta demotes content from Russian-backed news outlets

But Facebook owner stops short of withdrawing services from Russia completely

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 20:26

Nick Clegg appointed to lead on policy issues for Meta

Former British deputy prime minister has worked for Facebook since 2018

Wed Feb 16 2022 - 20:34

Facebook cannot keep burying its head in the sand and hope things blow over

Net Results: Rebrand flop a sign social media giant needs to face up to problems after another turbulent year

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 04:57

Jennifer O’Connell: If this is the future of work, you might just want to quit now

Setting safety and privacy boundaries should not be up to Mark Zuckerberg

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 01:00

‘Web Summit is an Irish success story. It’s a pity Portugal Inc gets the benefit’

Delegates delighted to be in Lisbon to talk about something other than Covid

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 05:18

Data protection watchdog is understaffed – EU Commission

Meta executive Nick Clegg denies Facebook ‘deliberately spoonfeeds people extreme and hateful content’

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 16:18

To infinity and beyond Menlo Park: Meta’s droopy logo is bafflingly bad

Mark Zuckerberg was not the only weak link in Facebook’s rebranding

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 13:29

Web Summit returns in-person with more than 40,000 expected

More than 700 speakers to address at global technology event in Lisbon

Sun Oct 31 2021 - 12:48

Building the metaverse: Facebook to create 10,000 jobs in EU over next five years

Company could not confirm how many of the roles would be based in Dublin

Sun Oct 17 2021 - 23:01

Instagram to prompt screen breaks for teens in wake of Facebook whistleblower testimony

Senior Facebook executive Nick Clegg grilled on US TV over network’s use of algorithms

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 21:02

Nick Clegg is no match for Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen

Cantillon: Substance of allegations against social media company leaves a bad taste

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 05:15

Whistleblower accuses Facebook of misleading public and investors

Social media company in its deepest crisis since the Cambridge Analytica scandal

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 09:01

Facebook's negative impact affects far more than teenage girls

Breda O’Brien: Facebook does very little about the cartels and traffickers it hosts

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 01:00

Delay, deny, deflect: the Facebook school of crisis management

A new book reveals a lot about how the social media giant operates and its bid for market dominance

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

Facebook to suspend Donald Trump’s account for two years

Former US president appeared to praise actions of the Capitol rioters in January post

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 20:24

How Nick Clegg helped steer Facebook’s decision on Trump

Former British deputy PM has played a key role at an important moment for US free speech

Thu May 06 2021 - 11:03

Facebook gives users ability to control who can comment on public posts

Social media company also introduces new controls for newsfeed

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 16:07

Facebook pledges to pay $1bn for news

Move comes in wake of platform briefly banning news in Australia

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 13:56

Were social media giants right to silence Trump?

World View: Censorship, democracy and free speech key to interference in public discourse

Sat Jan 30 2021 - 01:00

VHI faces illegal state aid investigation in Brussels

Seen & Heard: FBD paying publicans, Brexit supply gaps and Facebook lobbies Varadkar

Sun Jan 10 2021 - 13:39

Fintan O’Toole: Ireland can be the middle island between the EU and Biden’s US

The crises of 2016 posed huge difficulties for Ireland but have left us in a better place

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 06:00

Facebook struggles to soothe advertisers over hate speech concerns

Executives at ad agencies said that more of their clients were weighing boycott

Fri Jul 03 2020 - 16:45

Dominic Cummings tries to reinvent politics now that Brexit is ‘done’

Boris Johnson’s adviser will need all his drive and abrasive style to enact an ambitious agenda

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 13:46

UK election: ‘I will hold my nose and vote Liberal’

Push for ‘head over heart’ tactical votes as Lib Dems target heavy Remain seat in Sheffield

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 12:37

Penneys shows paradox of consumers who talk about ethics but buy based on price

‘Fast fashion’ exemplifies consumer attitudes and behaviour conflict

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 08:45

Facebook proposed to use Ireland to avoid extra digital tax

Social media giant lobbied Paschal Donohoe on proposal in January meeting

Mon Jun 03 2019 - 04:09

MPs would struggle to stop committed Leave PM from pushing through no-deal Brexit

London Letter: Demise of Theresa May leaves Tories facing some hard choices

Fri May 24 2019 - 01:00

France, New Zealand launch call to action on extremist online content

Freedom of expression ‘does not include freedom to broadcast mass murder’

Wed May 15 2019 - 18:41

Varadkar letter assured Facebook’s Sandberg of ‘business-friendly’ climate

Taoiseach wrote to tech executive pledging to help social media giant ‘realise your plans’

Tue May 14 2019 - 04:00

Facebook rejects call for its breakup from co-founder Chris Hughes

Hughes argues the social media giant be subjected to extensive government oversight

Fri May 10 2019 - 10:51