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The White House is bringing together major US technology companies including OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to address safety protocols for artificial intelligence testing, following recent incidents of AI models breaching security systems.
The European Commission will designate ChatGPT and Roblox as 'very large online platforms' under its Digital Services Act, subjecting them to enhanced monitoring and transparency requirements after exceeding 45 million monthly users in the bloc.
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose significant tariffs on the European Union, alleging the bloc unlawfully targets American technology giants with excessive fines. Trump announced plans to launch a formal trade investigation.
TikTok faces its fourth major allegation from EU regulators in two years, accused of failing to adequately protect minors from predators and cyberbullying through design flaws that make youth accounts discoverable and publicly visible.
A Florida teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta Platforms days before a scheduled trial in Los Angeles, citing his desire to focus on recovery and therapy rather than endure weeks of courtroom proceedings.
A Manhattan federal judge has blocked enforcement of New York City's groundbreaking law requiring ride-hailing platforms to give drivers 14 days' notice before deactivation, ruling the measure unconstitutionally restricts company operations.
Twenty-five US Republican lawmakers have written to President Trump urging aggressive action against the EU's Digital Markets Act, suggesting trade investigations and threatening market access restrictions if Brussels does not quickly reverse course on its tech regulations.
The US Justice Department has reversed a 2022 ban on TikTok for federal employees, citing a completed data transfer agreement that shifted control of the app's US operations and user information to a new joint venture.
The Court of Justice of the European Union has upheld a €750,000 fine against Google for gambling advertising on YouTube, rejecting the tech giant's claim that it cannot be held liable for third-party content.
YouTube has appealed a California court verdict that held it and Meta liable for a young woman's social media addiction and mental health problems, seeking to overturn a USD 3 million damages award.
New York has become the first US state to impose a statewide moratorium on large data centre development, affecting facilities with capacities exceeding 50 megawatts. The pause aims to allow regulators to create stronger environmental and resource protections.
American data analytics company Palantir is mounting a legal challenge against London's mayor for blocking a £50 million contract with the Metropolitan Police, contending the decision improperly factored in political considerations rather than public safety needs.
Nigeria's competition regulator has launched a formal investigation into Meta, Alphabet, X and AI platforms over alleged anti-competitive conduct and unauthorised use of news content, following complaints from local media organisations.
Meta Platforms disclosed that four US states are pursuing $1.4 trillion in penalties—nearly matching the company's market value—over allegations it deliberately addicted youth to Facebook and Instagram while concealing safety risks.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to move faster in preparing its workforce for the artificial intelligence era, emphasising the need to reform education systems and establish proper regulatory frameworks as technological disruption accelerates.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a Florida teenager alleging the platform damaged his mental health. The agreement follows similar settlements and a jury verdict against Meta and Google.
The US Supreme Court will hear Apple's appeal challenging a contempt finding in its ongoing dispute with Fortnite developer Epic Games over App Store restrictions and commission rates on third-party payments.