LinkedIn & Alphabet Inc.
15 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026
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Regulatory
LinkedIn: LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, was brought into scope by removing the professional networking exemption, subjecting it to the same levy requirements.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is a primary target of the law, facing the 2.5% levy on Australian advertising revenue unless it negotiates agreements with at least eight publishers, impacting its local cost structure.
Aug 03, 2026 · 32 articles
Regulatory
LinkedIn: LinkedIn logged a user's 'reject all' click as a tracking event, indicating consent failures.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. Analytics was found receiving loan details from Portuguese banks, raising privacy concerns and potential regulatory action.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
LinkedIn: LinkedIn would be subject to the office mandate.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. would be affected by the bill, needing to establish a physical presence in Nigeria.
Jul 19, 2026 · 23 articles
Business
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is mentioned as having laid off employees, but no further details are given.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is the target of the petition, facing employee demands for layoff protections amid AI-driven restructuring. The company's strong financial position contrasts with workforce reductions, potentially affecting employee morale and public perception.
Jul 16, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
LinkedIn: LinkedIn>>> announced layoffs affecting over 600 employees, citing a need to reinvent how they work and shift investments, further illustrating the industry-wide impact of AI-driven restructuring.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc.>>>'s Google is mentioned as a rival to Meta Platforms>>> in the AI race, highlighting the competitive landscape driving Meta Platforms>>>'s investments and restructuring.
May 18, 2026 · 155 articles
Domestic
LinkedIn: Co-founder Reid Hoffman signed the letter; platform may be affected by AI changes.
Alphabet Inc.: Executives and researchers from Alphabet Inc. and its DeepMind unit signed the letter, reflecting the company's stake in AI governance.
Jul 13, 2026 · 22 articles
Regulatory
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is testing an 'AI slop' reporting option, contributing to platform-level efforts to manage AI content.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. uses Gemini (language model) and accepts Content Authenticity Initiative, and its cloud services host Claude, making it a relevant player in the AI ecosystem.
Aug 10, 2026 · 70 articles
Accidents
LinkedIn: Social media platform.
Alphabet Inc.: News aggregator.
Jul 15, 2026 · 129 articles
Business
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is mentioned as former employer of Dipchand Nishar.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is mentioned as former employer of Dipchand Nishar.
Jul 08, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
LinkedIn: Platform where Epstein and Clark connected; no direct impact.
Alphabet Inc.: Mentioned as Eric Schmidt's former employer; no direct impact.
Aug 14, 2026 · 20 articles
Business
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is mentioned as a previous employer of Jennifer Brett, indicating her background in workforce research.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is mentioned as a previous employer of Jennifer Brett, indicating her background in workforce research.
Jul 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is identified as a top-paying company for H-1B workers, highlighting its investment in skilled foreign professionals.
Dec 15, 2025 · 22 articles
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