UK, EU and US regulation, privacy changes, platform enforcement and the rules that hit digital operators.
The opposition centers on the nominee's evasive responses regarding Chairman Brendan Carr's controversial actions against broadcasters and the potential rollback of the E-Rate program. Democrats warn of intensified oversight and probes aimed at Carr and FCC p...
Desire Lines gathers essays and stories from seven artists who imagine a digital world beyond surveillance and control. The project reframes digital rights as tools for self-expression, belonging, and joy rather than just technological innovation or governanc...
The Cambodian government’s attempt to eradicate online scam centers has resulted in emptied buildings and confiscated equipment. Yet, scam recruitment persists via global online platforms, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of these illicit networks...
After a midterm season dominated by record-breaking corporate spending and intense public scrutiny of tech giants, the election results have emboldened calls for greater corporate accountability. Experts foresee renewed legislative focus on AI governance, dat...
The settlement promises up to $16.7 billion total to fund remediation efforts, with states encouraged to invest in technology expertise, enforce compliance rigorously, and develop shared infrastructure for complaint handling. Experts advocate strategic use of...
The Alien Tort Statute, enacted in 1789, historically allowed foreign nationals to sue in US federal courts for breaches of international law. Over recent decades, its reach was gradually narrowed by the Supreme Court. This latest ruling eliminates judicially...
The case centers on police use of ALPR databases to track a suspect in Cleveland without a warrant. The district court ruled the defendant had no reasonable expectation of privacy in license plate data observed in public, a decision EFF and ACLU contend ignor...
Trump asserted that AI risks are exaggerated and managed effectively, highlighting a case where federal authorities threatened legal action against a prominent AI executive. He emphasized his openness to bipartisan cooperation on AI governance while criticizi...
After stepping down in 2024, Jonathan Kanter teamed with other former DOJ officials and engineers to develop FluxCap, an AI platform designed to analyze vast legal data and identify anticompetitive conduct. This technology serves as a force multiplier for enf...
After relying on information systems dating back to the 1980s and using floppy disks for vital weather and flight alerts, the FAA is modernizing its air traffic control infrastructure. The E-IDS upgrade replaces multiple legacy platforms running on obsolete o...
Congressional leaders on the House China, Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence Committees are demanding transparency from Nvidia’s CEO about safeguards against foreign spying. The investigation centers around connections involving a Singapore-based cloud firm pu...
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, admitted to being unfaithful amid reports tying him to an alleged Chinese spy. The company has launched an investigation. According to reports, Trump was briefed roughly a year ago about these concerns, but he said he did not take...
The cancellation of a pivotal $11.9 million federal grant amid constitutional challenges exemplifies the broader structural barriers confronting Black women in public interest technology. These leaders endure personal and professional hardships while advocati...
The Commission's review highlights TikTok's failure to address repeated exposure to potentially damaging content related to mental health, sadness, isolation, and body image concerns. These findings intensify scrutiny on powerful algorithmic feeds and set pre...
The affair involving Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and a Chinese-linked executive has triggered a national security probe amid fears that the relationship was exploited by Chinese intelligence. This development comes as Nvidia remains a pivotal player in the global A...
The recent takedown orders against SFLC.in, IFF, and associated accounts highlight a troubling push to suppress those who publicly track and expose internet restrictions in India. Citing allegations ranging from hate speech to national security, authorities a...
From Texas to Colorado and Michigan, newly elected officials campaigned on proposals ranging from moratoriums on new data centers to creating federal agencies overseeing frontier AI models. Ballot initiatives restricting data centers passed widely, demonstrat...
California’s 2026 legislative session saw important legislative strides such as the passage of SB 947 and AB 1883, which restrict automated decision-making and emotional surveillance by employers. The state also enhanced legal pathways against federal constit...
A database compiled from 10,202 public submissions during 906 meetings in 417 localities highlights near-universal opposition to data centers throughout 48 states. Key concerns include excessive water consumption, rising electricity expenses, environmental po...
In response to recent election outcomes favoring constraints on data center constructions, OpenAI has pledged to fully fund the electricity and grid infrastructure needed for its new data centers. It will maintain transparency with public construction plans,...
Backup and recovery practices have evolved into comprehensive cyber recovery strategies focused on business resilience. However, with AI agents gaining operational authority, organizations are confronting new risks not fully addressed by existing incident res...
Suno faces fresh legal challenges as Elvis Presley’s rights holders and Eminem’s publisher accuse the AI music company of cloning voices and reproducing protected works without authorization. The Presley suit highlights alleged violations of Tennessee’s ELVIS...
Elon Musk and connected Big Tech groups invested over $400 million to shape the US midterms but faced an overwhelming blue wave that defied their predictions. The electoral outcomes signal voter rejection not only of Trump-aligned forces but also of data cent...
Data centers, once heralded as essential infrastructure for AI and digital economies, encountered significant resistance across the US in 2026. From Texas to Maine, candidates advocating restrictions or moratoriums on new projects gained political ground, wit...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an extramarital affair involving a Chinese government-linked AI executive and reaffirmed his commitment to the company and national security. The board has responded by launching an independent investigation to address pote...
Democrats won commanding majorities in the House and Senate, flipped key governorships, and ended long-standing Republican dominance in state legislatures. Voter priorities centered on technology issues including AI oversight, opposition to data center expans...
Lula’s campaign accused Meta of favoring right-wing opponent Flávio Bolsonaro through restricted content and biased recommendations, leading to regulatory intervention. Meanwhile, the campaign ran ‘Lula’s Army’ on WhatsApp with over 10 million followers, dire...
The recent US elections have empowered a congressional majority with a mandate to regulate dominant technology companies and AI development, promote media plurality, and curb corporate concentration. This surge reflects widespread voter concern over data cent...
A recent investigation found that New Matrix, a Chinese firm on the US-approved list to receive Nvidia’s latest AI chips, operates out of an empty office with no verifiable activity. This case highlights broader issues around due diligence amid complex trade...
Senator Ted Cruz has scheduled a nomination hearing for Danielle Thumann Severs, President Trump's pick for the FCC, as he moves to finalize her confirmation before Democrats assume Senate leadership. This move could temporarily give Republicans a significant...
With the release of iOS 27.3 and related OS updates, Apple will scan publicly shared iCloud links for content that breaches its policies. The monitoring applies when users share iCloud items via public links rather than more restricted sharing settings. This...
Anthropic customers allege that the company’s $100 and $200 Claude Max plans offer far less weekly usage than advertised. While the pricing suggests five to twenty times more usage than the Pro tier, actual weekly limits fall short, prompting a class-action s...
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