Tech Regulation
Australia defends teen social media ban despite high usage figures
Australia is defending its ban on social media for children under 16 after data showed that 81.5% of teenagers still access restricted platforms.
Trump announces US trade probe into EU fines on American tech firms
President Trump has announced a formal investigation into European Union trade practices following antitrust fines against U.S. technology companies. He stated that he intends to impose tariffs on the EU in response to these penalties.
EU slaps Google with US$1 billion fine for breaches of digital rule book
European regulators have imposed a $1 billion penalty on Google for prioritizing its own services and restricting developer communication. The company has a 60-day deadline to reach full compliance or face additional daily fines.
Florida teen drops Meta lawsuit days before Los Angeles trial
The plaintiff dropped his case against Meta following settlements with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap. His attorneys cited concerns about a grueling trial.
Meta lawsuit over teen social media addiction withdrawn days before trial
The plaintiff dropped his case against Meta without receiving any payment, shifting focus to ongoing state-level legal battles over platform safety.
Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say
Chinese officials are consulting with tech firms like Alibaba and ByteDance regarding potential policies that could classify advanced AI as national assets. These measures may introduce security reviews and export controls on future proprietary models.