The EU AI Act, US executive actions and China’s rules — the legal frameworks being built around AI in real time.
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China's first dedicated supply chain security regulation took effect April 7, 2026, without transition. It expands countermeasures to foreign commercial behaviors, bans unauthorized info collection, and enforces personal liability.
虎嗅 · 145d ago
CCP Central Committee and State Council issue first formal gig worker protections for 200M+ platform users. Apps must halt orders to exhausted drivers.
The Next Web (TNW) · 146d ago
Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed a proposed statewide moratorium on large data center development. She argued it would harm economic growth in a needy region.
Bloomberg Technology · 148d ago
Switzerland’s FINMA states that granting banks immediate access to Anthropic’s AI tool Mythos would create severe systemic risks to the financial system. This regulatory caution highlights concerns over rapid AI integration in banking.
Bloomberg Technology · 148d ago
Thailand has asked data center operators to suspend 49 construction projects until a new legal framework is completed. The forthcoming legislation is intended to establish strict, 'airtight' requirements for large-scale data centers.
Tom's Hardware · 11d ago
Judge Leonie Brinkema declined to order Google to divest parts of its advertising business after finding it liable. The European Commission remains the only regulator advocating a breakup while reviewing Google’s compliance plan.
The Next Web (TNW) · 15d ago
Federal regulators are investigating Tesla's Cybercab shortly after the autonomous vehicle reached the streets. The review will examine the process and data Tesla used to self-certify the vehicle.
Engadget · 15d ago
Texas Republicans are increasingly campaigning on stricter regulation of data centres after years of welcoming developers. Reuters reports that both Republican Senate candidates support the same water rules, putting Big Tech’s expansion plans under greater political scrutiny.
The Next Web (TNW) · 16d ago
Google has avoided being broken up in a major US antitrust case involving its ad technology business. The decision represents the third significant antitrust loss for big tech in the United States.
iTNews Australia · 17d ago
美國勞工統計局預測，2025至2035年總就業將增加約590萬個職位，許多高AI暴露職業仍會成長。AI更可能先拆解傳統崗位中的任務，重新分配人類與機器的工作邊界。
虎嗅 · 10d ago
Meta announced an agreement with a bipartisan group of 51 attorneys general from US states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The agreement calls on TikTok and YouTube to join efforts that empower parents and support teens.
Meta Newsroom · 24d ago
The SEC has subpoenaed four banks that lent money to Situational Awareness for its AI investments. Regulators are seeking trade timing, lender communications, and preservation of relevant records.
The Next Web (TNW) · 24d ago
Brazil’s National Data Protection Agency fined ByteDance 153.7 million reais over alleged irregularities in processing children’s and adolescents’ data. The ruling also covers data from people who used TikTok without creating an account.
The Next Web (TNW) · 25d ago
More than 20 states have adopted privacy laws based on legislation first introduced in Washington state in 2019. Washington still lacks its own law, while AI is making the policy debate more complex and Attorney General Nick Brown is urging lawmakers to act this session.
GeekWire · 26d ago
California and 28 other states accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive, violating children’s privacy laws, and concealing its practices. Prosecutors describe the alleged strategy as “hook, hold, harvest, hide.”
The Guardian Technology · 28d ago
Waymo has received permission to offer autonomous rides in Sacramento and San Diego. The approval also allows the company to expand its fleet across additional parts of the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Engadget · 36d ago
Chinese AI startup Manus will operate independently after Chinese regulators blocked Meta’s proposed acquisition. The reversal highlights growing regulatory friction around cross-border AI ownership, data, and technology transfers.
Computerworld · 36d ago
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the PUCT and ERCOT to verify and audit new data center proposals before they connect to the state grid. Applicants must disclose incentives, expected grid dependence, water consumption and sources, and plans for tracking community impacts such as noise.
The Verge · 46d ago
China is strengthening legal protections for domestically developed chip layout designs through higher originality requirements and tougher infringement penalties. The guidelines emphasize independent development and aim to curb copycat semiconductor designs.
Tom's Hardware · 46d ago
The European Union has modified key pillars of its climate policy, effectively permitting higher levels of pollution. This shift signals a potential pivot in environmental regulation strategy.
Engadget · 64d ago
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing a mandate requiring ID verification for all mobile phone purchases. This move aims to curb fraud but faces criticism from privacy advocates who argue it effectively ends the use of anonymous burner phones.
The Next Web (TNW) · 64d ago
Major League Baseball has officially prohibited the use of AI-powered tools for in-game strategy calls via dugout iPads. The league aims to maintain the human element of coaching decisions.
Engadget · 65d ago
The UK government has decided against restricting VPN usage as part of its online safety regulations for children. Internal research indicated that such limitations would be ineffective or counterproductive.
The Next Web (TNW) · 65d ago
The FCC chairman is moving to repeal the long-standing 39% national TV ownership cap. This policy shift could significantly alter the landscape of media consolidation and influence.
Ars Technica · 66d ago
Switzerland's Competition Commission has launched a probe into Google after the Android search engine choice screen disappeared for Swiss users. This feature, which allows users to select their default search engine, remains active in other European regions.
The Next Web (TNW) · 67d ago
The FCC has authorized Reflect Orbital to launch Eärendil-1, a mirror satellite designed to reflect sunlight and illuminate the Earth at night. The project faces significant backlash from the astronomical community, which warns of existential threats to optical observations.
Wired · 67d 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
Autohome is undergoing massive layoffs, cutting its content team by 85% following regulatory crackdowns on non-compliant automotive testing and a shift in consumer traffic toward short-video platforms.
虎嗅 · 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