Will Oremus

Washington, D.C.

Technology news analysis writer

Education: Stanford University, BA in Philosophy; Columbia Journalism School, MA in Political Journalism

Will Oremus writes about the ideas, products and power struggles shaping the digital world for The Washington Post. Before joining The Post in 2021, he spent eight years as Slate's senior technology writer and two years as a senior writer for OneZero at Medium.
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Biden’s Big Tech antitrust cases march ahead

Here’s where the FTC and Justice Department lawsuits against Google, Amazon, Meta and Apple stand now.

October 9, 2024
Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Capitol Hill in September 2023.

Officials face antisemitic attacks over Hurricane Helene response

Report finds Elon Musk’s platform is fueling falsehoods and conspiracy theories that risk undermining rescue efforts — and preparations for Hurricane Milton.

October 8, 2024
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left much of western North Carolina, including Swannanoa, littered with debris, mud and standing water.

Helene response hampered by misinformation, conspiracy theories

Misinformation is adding to the chaos and confusion in many storm-battered communities. Social media platforms such as X have allowed the falsehoods to spread.

October 5, 2024
Members of the Illinois Water Rescue One team search through debris for survivors of Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, N.C., on Tuesday.

FEMA deploys to rough terrain after Helene as it faces criticism, fights misinformation

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing logistical challenges and misinformation in its response to Hurricane Helene.

October 4, 2024
Dennis Rector throws out inventory from Penland and Sons Department Store on Main Street on Thursday in Marshall, N.C. According to Rector, even though the items could be washed and donated, FEMA has instructed them to discard all items.

Why conservatives get suspended more than liberals on social media

It doesn’t mean content moderation is biased, a new study finds.

October 3, 2024
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) revived claims that conservatives are being unfairly censored on social media in Tuesday's vice-presidential debate.

Why Threads is opening up to other social networks

Meta is dipping its toes into an idealistic vision for social media, known as the “fediverse.”

October 2, 2024
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri, who also runs Threads, said Tuesday that Threads users can now see who's following them and liking their posts on Mastodon, a rival social network.

The far right is using AI to sell Hitler to a new generation

Videos of the Nazi leader speaking in English are reaching millions online. Experts fear they’re fueling a surge of antisemitism.

September 27, 2024

Google files antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Europe

Google accused its archrival Microsoft of using its dominance in business software to unfairly benefit its cloud platform.

September 25, 2024
Google announced it had filed a complaint at the European Commission against Microsoft on Wednesday. (Angela Weiss, Sajjad Hussain, Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images)

Hollywood A-listers are joining the fight over a California AI bill

Pressure is mounting as the deadline approaches for Gov. Newsom to sign or veto the pivotal legislation.

September 25, 2024
“Grey's Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes is among the prominent entertainment figures calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to sign into law a bill exposing the AI sector to liability for harm their work engenders.

Zuckerberg shrinks from politics as Musk goes all-in for Trump

The two social media executives are following very different political playbooks.

September 18, 2024
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is eschewing politics in the presidential campaign, while X owner Elon Musk is a vocal backer of former president Donald Trump.