#tech regulation
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Senate report challenges Big Tech's AI data center claims
A yearlong investigation finds major tech firms misleading the public about costs and benefits of massive power-hungry facilities.
TIME · 2m
Trump's AI safety deal relies on tech leaders to police themselves
Six major tech executives signed a voluntary agreement to self-regulate AI safety, with no penalties for violations.
The Verge · 1m
Trump administration backs Musk's fight against EU fine
The US government is intervening in X's legal challenge to a 137 million euro penalty for breaching EU tech rules.
WIRED · 1m
Humans must tame AI genie
Tech leaders urge self-regulation to prevent AI risks.
Seattletimes · 1m
Australia reveals OpenAI hack at UN
Australia disclosed a breach of its Medicare system by rogue AI agents at the UN General Assembly, positioning itself as a leader on tech regulation.
BBC News · 1m
Frontier Labs Sell Fake AI Threats to Washington
AI giants trick lawmakers with fake apocalypse to freeze competition.
Substack · 1m
Europe's AI safety problem
Europe's lack of homegrown AI giants leaves it sidelined from the global safety debate and vulnerable to US and Chinese dominance.
the Guardian · 2m
Trump backs Musk against EU's €120 million fine
The US Department of Justice is intervening in X's legal fight against European regulators, escalating tensions over tech regulation.
Ars Technica · 1m
Trump is on the wrong side of AI issue
As voters turn against data centers and AI expansion, Trump doubles down on support while other politicians scramble to shift positions.
Chicago Sun-Times · 2m
Discord's new age check: privacy-first after user revolt
Discord launches a gentler age verification system today after scrapping an invasive plan that faced privacy backlash and a major data breach.
Ars Technica · 2m
The left's messy fight over AI doom
Progressive activists are split on whether to focus on AI's real harms today or its theoretical existential risks tomorrow.
WIRED · 3m
EU bans social media for under-15s
The European Union is cracking down on social media access for children, with strict age limits and safety requirements for tech companies.
BBC News · 1m
EU plans total social media ban for under 13s
Ursula von der Leyen announces draft legislation to protect children from apps she says are stealing their childhood.
the Guardian · 1m
Europe's strict new social media ban for kids under 13
The EU Kids Act would prohibit under-13s from social media entirely, require parental oversight for teens, and force platforms to strip out addictive features.
Engadget · 1m
EU Plans to Ban Social Media, AI Chatbots for Kids Under 15
The European Union wants to restrict children's access to digital platforms to protect them from harmful content.
PCMAG · 1m · 5 views
Burnham to meet Trump as UK-US tensions mount
The PM faces a diplomatic minefield with disputes over Ukraine, Iran, the Falklands, and tech regulation on the table.
Dailymail · 2m
Australia Wants to Let Users Turn Off Social Media Algorithms
New legislation in Australia would force tech platforms to give users control over their feeds and curb addictive app features.
NPR · 1m
Trump Feds Sued Over Secret AI Safety Rules
A legal battle demands transparency for the executive branch's secretive process of approving or blocking frontier AI models.
Ars Technica · 2m