Audits, standards and certifications — the operational side of making AI systems lawful and accountable.
321 articles
Interpol concluded 'Operation First Light 2026', a global initiative targeting social engineering and investment fraud. The operation resulted in over 5,800 arrests and the interception of $293 million in illicit assets.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 72d ago
Block, the company behind Cash App, has agreed to a $45 million settlement with 46 US states. The settlement addresses allegations of mishandled fraud and security concerns within the digital banking platform.
The Next Web (TNW) · 72d ago
UK regulator Ofcom has issued significant fines to multiple adult content platforms for failing to implement effective age verification systems. This move signals a stricter regulatory environment for platforms handling sensitive user data and age-restricted content.
BBC Technology · 72d ago
A US judge has finalized a $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the SEC. The case stemmed from Musk's failure to timely disclose his stake in Twitter in 2022.
Bloomberg Technology · 73d ago
The Kenyan government has gazetted new regulations allowing families to block relatives from gambling platforms. Additionally, betting companies may be required to suspend users who exceed their financial limits.
TechCabal · 73d ago
Researchers tested 50 social media accounts claiming to be 16-year-olds and discovered that major platforms failed to implement effective age verification. This highlights a significant gap in regulatory compliance and safety technology.
Digital Trends · 74d ago
Cloudflare has officially joined the UK government's Cyber Resilience Pledge, a voluntary framework focused on cybersecurity governance and supply chain security. This move reinforces the company's long-standing commitment to transparency and security leadership.
Cloudflare Blog · 74d ago
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) will launch spot checks on fair competition reviews to ensure a unified national market. The initiative focuses on strict enforcement and rectifying non-compliant documents.
36氪 · 74d ago
The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has ordered Telegram to take stricter action against piracy channels. The platform must submit an action-taken report within 15 days.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 76d ago
Investigations reveal that DORA-class insomnia drugs are easily accessible online without proper medical verification or guardian consent for minors. Platforms have since implemented emergency rectifications following media exposure.
虎嗅 · 78d ago
Nigeria has updated its identity law to transform the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) into the country's primary digital trust authority. The mandate now encompasses digital identity, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to secure national digital identities.
TechCabal · 79d ago
Guangzhi Technology's core subsidiary was convicted of smuggling controlled materials like germanium and gallium. This incident casts doubt on the company's compliance and threatens its planned asset injection of indium phosphide.
虎嗅 · 81d ago
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New regulatory frameworks are imposing stricter compliance standards on the convergence of IT and OT environments. Organizations must adapt their security posture to meet these evolving infrastructure mandates.
iTNews Australia · 82d ago
Vercel has expanded its Audit Logs to cover over 400 activity events, improving security and compliance monitoring. Teams can now stream these logs directly to custom HTTP endpoints or Amazon S3 via Vercel Drains, replacing the legacy Custom SIEM Log Streaming.
Vercel News · 82d ago
A new California law mandates that streaming platforms must ensure advertisements are not louder than the content they interrupt. This regulation takes effect on July 1 to improve user experience.
Digital Trends · 82d ago
The EU is increasingly using aggressive trade tools, such as anti-subsidy investigations and potential new tariffs, to pressure Chinese EV manufacturers. Experts warn that this 'escalate-to-de-escalate' strategy may backfire, damaging EU competitiveness and deterring investment.
虎嗅 · 84d ago
Australia is doubling the maximum fines for tech companies that fail to enforce social media bans for children. The move follows evidence that current restrictions have been ineffective in curbing youth usage.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 84d ago
Uber is launching a new, rigorous background check policy in the U.S., permanently banning drivers with serious violent or sexual criminal records. The policy extends background check history to a lifetime look-back period, replacing the previous seven-year limit.
IT之家 · 84d ago
California has passed legislation to ban excessively loud advertisements on streaming services, following a similar move in Illinois. The law aims to force providers to normalize audio levels for a better user experience.
Ars Technica · 85d ago
Anthropic is actively enforcing geolocation restrictions to block access to Claude in China. Users are circumventing these measures using proxy services and illicitly obtained identities from platforms like Telegram.
Wired · 85d ago
Uber is implementing stricter background check standards for its US drivers in response to rising sexual assault lawsuits. These new protocols will be applied retroactively to the existing driver workforce.
Bloomberg Technology · 85d ago
Binance has announced it will stop providing all services to EU customers starting next week after failing to secure a unified EU crypto operating license. The company's application in Greece was specifically rejected last week, forcing this operational shift.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 85d ago
Australia's world-first legislation banning social media for under-16s is proving difficult to enforce in practice. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking to strengthen the measures as loopholes allow minors to bypass restrictions.
The Next Web (TNW) · 85d ago
Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense to challenge its inclusion on the list of Chinese military companies.
The Next Web (TNW) · 87d ago
Google has reached a settlement in a legal case involving a minor who alleged that social media platforms caused them harm. This case highlights the growing legal scrutiny surrounding platform responsibility for user safety.
Engadget · 87d ago
The US Supreme Court has restricted the ability to sue companies for alleged atrocities committed abroad. This ruling specifically dismissed a case accusing Cisco of complicity in human rights abuses in China.
Bloomberg Technology · 88d ago
Cross-border biotech deals between the US and China are becoming increasingly complex due to heightened regulatory scrutiny. Industry analysts predict a potential slowdown in investment and technology transfers as Washington tightens restrictions.
SCMP Technology · 91d ago
Amazon is under investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission regarding allegations that it misled advertisers. The company could face billions of dollars in civil penalties if the lawsuit proceeds.
Bloomberg Technology · 95d ago
The OAIC has mandated that American Express implement stricter access controls following internal privacy breaches. The company has been given a six-month window to ensure full compliance with these security requirements.
iTNews Australia · 95d ago
The UK government is planning a strict ban on social media access for individuals under 16. The initiative aims to enhance online safety and mitigate the negative impacts of excessive screen time and harmful interactions.
Digital Trends · 96d ago