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In this Sept. 3, 2019, file photo, leave and remain supporters try to block each others' banners as they protest opposite Parliament Square in London. Internet companies say they’re working to fight misinformation ahead of next month’s general election in the United Kingdom, but bogus online claims and misleading political ads remain a threat due to government inaction. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Tech companies rush to fight misinformation ahead of UK vote

By DAVID KLEPPER and DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

Luis Miranda, father of Lin-Manuel Miranda, announces a partnership with Google Arts &amp; Culture to digitize more than 350 artworks, in San Juan Puerto Rico, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Danica Coto)

Google digitizes artworks in Puerto Rico for 1st time

By DÁNICA COTO - Associated Press

In this Sept. 3, 2019, file photo, leave and remain supporters try to block each others' banners as they protest opposite Parliament Square in London. Internet companies say they’re working to fight misinformation ahead of next month’s general election in the United Kingdom, but bogus online claims and misleading political ads remain a threat due to government inaction. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Tech companies rush to fight misinformation ahead of U.K. vote

By David Klepper and Danica Kirka - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2019, file photo people walk by a Google sign on the campus in Mountain View, Calif. Alphabet’s board of directors is investigating claims of sexual misconduct made against executives and how the company handled the allegations. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Board of Google parent investigating sexual misconduct cases

By RACHEL LERMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 11, 2018, file photo Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before a House Energy and Commerce hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Twitter's ban on political advertising is ratcheting up the pressure on Facebook and Zuckerberg to follow suit. Zuckerberg doubled down on Facebook’s approach in a call with analysts Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, he reiterated Facebook’s stance that “political speech is important.&quot; (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

From toast of town to toxic: Facebook CEO on outs with Dems

By MARCY GORDON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2019, file photo a woman walks below a Google sign on the campus in Mountain View, Calif. Google employees are demanding the company issue a climate plan that commits to zero emissions by 2030. More than 1,000 workers are signed the petition posted online Monday, Nov. 4. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Google employees call for corporate climate change action

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FILE - In this June 3, 2019, file photo Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, Calif. Apple said Monday, Nov. 4, that it's committing $2.5 billion to combat California's housing crisis. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Apple commits $2.5B to combat California housing crisis

By MATT O'BRIEN - Associated Press

Preparing for Secure Elections Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Toward free and fair elections

By Julio Rivera

In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, the Fitbit Charge 3 fitness trackers are displayed in New York. Google’s parent company is buying wearable device maker Fitbit for about $2.1 billion. Alphabet said Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, that it will pay $7.35 per share. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) **FILE**

Fitbit buy is Google’s latest step into gadgetry

By RACHEL LERMAN - Associated Press

Google is buying Fitbit for $2.1 billion, hopping into the fitness and wearables fray

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Google to break ground on $600 million data center in Ohio

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This undated photo provided by Edmunds shows the 2019 version of Android Auto, which features a new app launcher. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay allow you to connect your phone to a vehicle and utilize many of your phone's apps, such as map navigation, text messaging and online music streaming. (Scott Jacobs/Edmunds via AP)

Edmunds tests Android Auto and Apple CarPlay updates

By RONALD MONTOYA of Edmunds - Associated Press

Fiat Chrysler merger with PSA appears headed for approval

By TOM KRISHER and COLLEEN BARRY and ANGELA CHARLTON - Associated Press

This image released by Focus Features shows Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman in a scene from &quot;Harriet.&quot; (Glen Wilson/Focus Features via AP)

Review: Erivo engages in imperfect but important ‘Harriet’

By JOCELYN NOVECK - Associated Press

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chairman Rod Sims speaks during a media conference at the in Sydney, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. The ACCC is taking Google to court alleging the technology giant broke consumer law by misleading Android users about how their location data was used. (Joel Carrett/AAP Image via AP)

Google sued by Australian regulators over location tracking

By ROD McGUIRK - Associated Press

ASU Cronkite School gets funding from Google initiative

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Missouri middle school website screenshot edited to add slur

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This undated image made from video provided in September 2019 by Wing, a member of the Alphabet family of companies, shows a delivery drone test which is part of a partnership with Walgreens. On Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, Walgreens and the Google affiliate said they are testing drone deliveries that can put drugstore products on customer doorsteps minutes after being ordered. (Wing via AP)

Google affiliate begins drone deliveries in Virginia town

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks at Georgetown University, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Facebook, Google, Amazon breakup splits conservatives

By Ryan Lovelace - The Washington Times

Google touts privacy options, but still depends on your data

By RACHEL LERMAN - Associated Press