According to a new report, the EU’s upcoming Digital Networks Act will not impose binding rules on major tech platforms. Instead, companies like Meta and Amazon will be asked to cooperate under a voluntary framework. This is a significant departure from the bloc’s other strict tech regulations.
A new Senate bill aims to reauthorize and expand the National Quantum Initiative through 2034. The legislation calls for new federal research centers, prize challenges, and a strategy to secure quantum supply chains. Proponents say it’s vital for maintaining U.S. leadership in the emerging technolog
Pakistan has started blocking major VPN services, with Proton VPN confirming restrictions since December 22. The move follows new PTA licensing rules and could severely impact digital rights in a country where social media is often censored.
California State Senator Dave Padilla has introduced a bill calling for a four-year moratorium on the sale of toys equipped with AI-powered chatbots. The move follows reports of teen suicides linked to chatbot relationships and a study finding inappropriate conversations. The goal is to create safet
Criminals can now buy deepfake software off the shelf to run sophisticated scams from their phones. As fraud becomes a service, the financial industry is grappling with an unsustainable liability model and a “wild west” of unregulated tech.
China is proposing first-of-their-kind regulations to govern how AI chatbots impact user mental health. The rules would require human takeovers for suicide threats and impose time limits for minors. It marks a major shift from policing content to safeguarding emotions.
A US visa ban targeting EU digital policy architect Thierry Breton marks a major escalation. Analysts warn it could disrupt over $400 billion in digital services trade and set the stage for a showdown at the WTO.
Nvidia is moving fast to counter a major threat. The chip giant is reportedly in talks to acquire AI chip startup Groq for a staggering $20 billion, a deal seen as a direct reaction to Google’s growing independence from Nvidia hardware.
According to Forbes, the Trump administration is drafting a concise, five-page national cybersecurity strategy for release in January 2026. It’s structured around six pillars and may be followed by an executive order. The plan reportedly emphasizes cyber deterrence and regulatory alignment.
California utilities just had their state-guaranteed profit margins trimmed slightly. The move will save customers about $100 million, but it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the $840 million in new, pre-approved rate increases coming soon.
