Tag #Tech Regulation

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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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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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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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US Court Labels Google a Search Monopoly, Sparking Market Restructuring

A US court ruled Google a search monopoly, prompting potential breakups or forced interoperability; meanwhile, competitors like Amazon and chatbots (ChatGPT, Perplexity) challenge Google's dominance, reshaping SEO to Generative Search Optimization (GEO) and impacting user experience.

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Microsoft Offers Cheaper Office to Settle EU Antitrust Case

To settle EU antitrust concerns, Microsoft proposed a cheaper Office suite without Teams, capped at an €8 price difference, along with interoperability measures and data portability options for rivals, potentially avoiding a large fine and impacting global pricing.

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EU Accuses TikTok of Online Advertising Transparency Violations

The European Commission accused TikTok of violating EU online advertising transparency rules under the Digital Services Act (DSA), potentially facing a fine up to 6% of its global annual revenue for failing to disclose ad content, targeting, and financiers.

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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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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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DOJ's Proposed Google Breakup Faces Challenges

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to "break up" Google following a finding of illegal monopolization, with closing arguments set for May 29, 2025; however, this action could severely harm American innovation and competitiveness.

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Meta Appeals \$220 Million Nigerian Fine Amidst Data Privacy and Content Moderation Lawsuits

Meta is appealing a \$220 million fine from Nigeria's consumer protection agency for alleged data privacy violations, including discriminatory practices and unauthorized data sharing, while facing separate lawsuits related to content moderation's mental health impacts on its contractors.

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Amazon to Face EU Parliament Questioning Over Worker Rights

Amazon faces questioning by the European Parliament's Employment and Social Affairs Committee in late June, a condition for regaining access to Parliament premises after repeatedly declining invitations to discuss worker rights in its EU facilities since 2021.

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