Tag #Tech Regulation

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Dutch Children Targeted by Online Extremist Group 'Com': Calls for Coordinated Action

A Dutch investigation uncovered children participating in the international online extremist group 'Com,' using platforms like Roblox and Minecraft to extort and abuse vulnerable children; law enforcement and lawmakers are responding.

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EU Rejects Trump's Tariff Threat Over Digital Regulations

On Tuesday, the European Commission rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on the EU over its digital policies, asserting its right to regulate its own economic activity. Trump's statement came days after a tariff truce between the two sides. The EU maintains its digital reg...

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EU Telecom Reforms Spark Dispute Over Net Neutrality and Competition

The European Commission's proposed telecom reforms aim to boost network investment but face opposition from tech companies, smaller telecom operators, and national governments due to concerns about potential net neutrality violations, anti-competitive practices, and infringement on national competen...

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UK Tech Firms Report 9,600+ Cases of Online Child Grooming in Six Months

Tech companies reported over 9,600 cases of adults grooming children online in the UK during the first six months of 2024, with Snapchat reporting the most; this highlights the urgent need for stronger online child protection measures and raises concerns about the devastating consequences of sextort...

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EU's Generative AI Regulations Take Effect

New EU regulations on generative AI, effective August 2nd, 2025, require large language models to respect copyright and avoid discrimination, part of a broader effort to regulate large tech companies; 25 companies, including Google and Microsoft, voluntarily adhered, while others like Meta and major...

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EU AI Act: New Transparency Rules for AI Models

New EU regulations, effective tomorrow, mandate transparency and safety protocols for general-purpose AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini, aiming to strengthen copyright but facing criticism for insufficient protection of intellectual property.

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EU Defiant Amid Trump's New Tariff Threats on Digital Regulations

President Trump threatened tariffs and export restrictions on countries with digital regulations, prompting a defiant response from the EU which cited a recent trade deal limiting tariffs to 15 percent and highlighted its commitment to fair competition and democratic protection.

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Brazil Passes Strict Law on Digital Platforms to Protect Minors

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a law on August 20, 2025, strengthening regulations for digital platforms to protect minors, following a child sexual exploitation scandal involving influencer Hytalo Santos; the law mandates stricter age verification, parental controls, and penalties up to $9 m...

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Supreme Court Allows Mississippi Social Media Age-Verification Law to Proceed

The Supreme Court declined to block a Mississippi law requiring social media platforms to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors, despite a lower court finding it likely violates the First Amendment; this decision temporarily allows the law to take effect while the legal challenge...

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EU Rejects US Claims of Censorship in Digital Regulations

The European Commission rejected U.S. claims that its Digital Services Act (DSA) restricts free speech, stating that the law targets illegal online content and applies equally to all companies operating within the EU, while the U.S. claims the act is an undue restriction on freedom of speech.

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UK Online Safety Act Faces Backlash Amidst Implementation Challenges

The UK's Online Safety Act, effective last week, requires online services to assess risks of harmful content (child sexual abuse material, etc.) and implement mitigation systems; the Act's broad, principles-based approach has sparked debate and challenges in implementation.

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Australian Court Upholds Ruling Against X Corp. on Child Exploitation Material

An Australian appeals court ruled against X Corp., ordering it to comply with a safety watchdog's demands for details on combating child exploitation material on its platform, rejecting the company's argument that its merger with Twitter absolved it of previous regulatory obligations in Australia.

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