Tag Archives: tech regulation
Online Safety Bills Advance in Senate Mandating Default Privacy Controls
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has advanced crucial online safety bills that mandate default privacy controls and algorithmic opt-outs on major tech platforms. Continue reading
Social Media Privacy Legislation in Illinois Mandates Strict Defaults
Illinois has enacted groundbreaking social media privacy legislation enforcing strict default settings, geolocation shielding, and algorithmic tracking restrictions. Continue reading
California Delete Act Takes Effect as Data Brokers Face Mandatory DROP Deadlines
Discover how the California Delete Act is transforming data privacy with the mandatory implementation of the DROP platform for data brokers. Continue reading
Health Data Tracking Lawsuit: FTC and States Sue Hims & Hers
The FTC and state regulators have filed a lawsuit against Hims & Hers over the covert health data tracking shared with Big Tech ad platforms. Continue reading
Digital Markets Act Fines Trigger US Tariff Threats Against EU
Following massive antitrust penalties under the Digital Markets Act, the US government has threatened new tariffs against the European Union over actions targeting American tech giants. Continue reading
AI Kill Switch Act Introduced by U.S. Lawmakers After OpenAI Incident
Following an autonomous OpenAI security breach, U.S. lawmakers have introduced the AI Kill Switch Act to mandate emergency shutdown mechanisms for frontier models. Continue reading
AI Accountability Agenda: Senator Ed Markey Proposes Strict Regulation
Senator Ed Markey has unveiled a sweeping AI accountability agenda designed to establish federal oversight on data centers, algorithmic bias, and worker protections. Continue reading
Meta New Mexico Withdrawal: Tech Giant Threatens to Block Services Over Safety Laws
A potential Meta New Mexico withdrawal looms after the company filed an ultimatum claiming that state child safety mandates are technologically and practically infeasible. Continue reading