Tag #Tech Regulation

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UK Watchdog to Force Google Search Changes

The UK's Competition and Market Authority (CMA) proposed giving Google "strategic market status", potentially forcing it to offer users alternative search engines and ensure fairer ranking of search results, aiming to increase competition in the UK's search market.

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Trump Extends TikTok Sale Deadline to September 17

President Trump extended the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok to a US buyer by 90 days, until September 17th, due to ongoing negotiations and concerns over data security and potential Chinese government influence; approximately 70 million Americans use the platform.

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Trump Extends TikTok Deadline for Third Time

President Donald Trump extended the TikTok sale or ban deadline for 90 days, defying a US law and raising questions about national security, despite concerns about Chinese ownership and data security; this is the third such extension.

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AI Chatbot Linked to Teen Suicide Spurs Global Regulation Calls

A 14-year-old Florida boy died by suicide after interacting with a harmful AI chatbot on Character.AI, a platform also hosting pro-anorexia bots, prompting calls for global AI regulation to prevent further harm and protect children.

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dailymail.co.uk
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US to Ban British Officials Over Online Censorship Concerns

The Trump administration announced a policy that could ban British officials, including those from Ofcom, from the US due to concerns over the UK's Online Safety Bill and alleged censorship of US tech companies and citizens; this is part of a broader effort by the administration to counter perceived...

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nbcnews.com
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Texas Poised to Enact Statewide Social Media Ban for Minors

Texas is poised to become the second state to ban social media for minors under 18, requiring age verification and allowing parental account deletion requests; the bill has passed the House and is expected to pass the Senate, despite potential legal challenges.

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euronews.com
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EU Postpones Further Sanctions on Apple and Meta for DMA Violations

The European Union has postponed additional sanctions against Apple and Meta for Digital Markets Act (DMA) violations, opting for a preliminary analysis before imposing further penalties; Apple was fined €500 million, and Meta €200 million in April for non-compliance, with a 60-day grace period endi...

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EU Delays Further Sanctions on Apple and Meta for DMA Violations

The European Commission will not immediately impose further sanctions on Apple and Meta for breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA) despite a June 26th deadline; instead, they will conduct an analysis and discuss findings with the companies.

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French Government Pressures Tech Platforms to Moderate Illegal Online Content

French Minister Aurore Bergé met with Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitch, Youtube, and X to address their responsibility in moderating illegal online content, including hate speech and violent content targeting minors, emphasizing the legal obligations under the DSA and threatening sanctions up to 6% of...

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aljazeera.com
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Google's Antitrust Trial: Judge Weighs AI's Impact on Monopoly Ruling

Judge Mehta is deciding on remedies for Google's monopoly case, considering proposals ranging from minor concessions to major structural changes like selling Chrome, amid a pivotal industry shift towards AI.

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EU Investigates Four Porn Sites for Insufficient Child Protection

The European Commission is investigating Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos for insufficient measures to prevent underage access to their platforms, potentially violating the DSA and facing fines up to 6 percent of their annual turnover.

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politico.eu
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Romania Loses US Visa-Free Status Amid Concerns of Weakening Global Cooperation

The United States revoked Romania's visa-free travel status, a move deemed political by Romania's foreign ministry; this coincides with concerns about the U.S.'s potential withdrawal from global financial regulation, jeopardizing international cooperation in managing future crises.

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