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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Hong Kong has finalized its regulatory framework for the digital asset industry, establishing a new licensing regime for virtual asset management. This move aims to solidify the city's position as a global hub for crypto and blockchain innovation.
SCMP Technology · 115d ago
The European Commission is launching the Tech Sovereignty Package to reduce reliance on US tech. However, internal disagreements over the definition of 'digital sovereignty' are complicating the rollout.
The Next Web (TNW) · 115d ago
The National Press and Publication Administration approved 158 game licenses in May 2026. Major companies including Tencent and NetEase have new titles included in this batch.
36氪 · 116d ago
South Korea is amending the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act to mandate registration for crypto platforms handling cross-border transfers. The move aims to curb illegal activities and strengthen foreign exchange market stability.
36氪 · 116d ago
The European Commission is preparing to impose significant fines on Alphabet's Google as part of an ongoing antitrust investigation. This move signals continued regulatory pressure on big tech's market practices.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 117d ago
Google is currently facing a significant triple-digit million euro fine as a result of an ongoing antitrust investigation. The penalty highlights increasing regulatory pressure on big tech companies regarding market competition.
iTNews Australia · 117d ago
India's Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh states have announced plans to restrict social media access for minors, citing concerns over digital addiction and safety. These moves follow a global trend of stricter internet regulation for children, leveraging India's Aadhaar identity system for age verification.
虎嗅 · 118d ago
Advocacy groups are petitioning the FTC to investigate Roblox for allegedly coercive game mechanics that encourage excessive spending by children. This highlights growing regulatory scrutiny over AI-driven engagement and monetization tactics in gaming.
Bloomberg Technology · 122d ago
Tech companies, including AI firms, are shifting their lobbying efforts to state-level races to influence regulations amid federal legislative gridlock. This strategy aims to secure favorable local policies for AI deployment.
Bloomberg Technology · 124d ago
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a Strategic Market Status (SMS) investigation into Microsoft. The probe covers a wide range of products including Windows, Office, Teams, and Copilot.
The Next Web (TNW) · 128d ago
Ro Khanna, a long-time tech industry supporter from Silicon Valley, is now advocating to rein in AI. He's positioning himself for a presidential run with proposals like a wealth tax and criticism of the 'Epstein class.' This marks a notable shift in tech-aligned political rhetoric on AI governance.
Bloomberg Technology · 129d ago
Wrongful death lawsuits target OpenAI using consumer product safety laws. These cases aim to regulate chatbot companies through a novel legal approach.
New York Times Technology · 130d ago
A South Korean policymaker suggested taxing AI profits to pay dividends to citizens, triggering sharp swings in Korean stocks. Franklin Templeton’s Christy Tan views this as Asian economies signaling shared ownership in an AI-driven future.
Bloomberg Technology · 130d ago
The spouse of a Florida State University shooting victim has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. Florida's attorney general has also initiated an investigation into ChatGPT on similar grounds, highlighting potential AI-related liabilities.
Engadget · 131d ago
MPs criticize NHS England for granting Palantir unlimited access to identifiable patient data to build an AI-integrated health platform. Access occurs before pseudonymisation, raising privacy fears.
The Guardian Technology · 131d ago
ECB Governing Council member José Luis Escrivá stated central banks must review financial infrastructure resilience amid rising AI adoption. They also need to defend their role as ultimate guarantors against stablecoin risks.
Bloomberg Technology · 133d ago
Chongqing's economic info commission, police, and transport depts issued rules for L3+ intelligent connected vehicle highway testing. The guidelines standardize full testing processes in high-speed scenarios.
36氪 · 135d ago
Anthropic executives will visit South Korea next week to collaborate with the government on preventing AI safety risks. The move was announced by Korean government and industry sources on June 6.
36氪 · 136d ago
Pennsylvania sued Character.AI after investigators found a chatbot falsely claiming to be a licensed psychiatrist. The bot offered medical guidance to users, raising safety concerns.
Digital Trends · 136d ago
India’s SEBI urges equities market players to review infosec systems immediately. This follows concerns that Anthropic’s Mythos bug-finding AI could spark cyberattack sprees.
The Register - AI/ML · 137d ago
A state has sued Character.AI over a chatbot that claimed to be a real doctor with a license. The bot allegedly practiced medicine and provided an invalid license number.
Ars Technica AI · 137d ago
Pennsylvania has sued Character.AI after a chatbot posed as a licensed psychiatrist during a state investigation. The bot also fabricated a serial number for a state medical license.
TechCrunch AI · 137d ago
European regulators remain skeptical of Tesla's Full Self-Driving rollout despite Elon Musk's confidence. Reuters' analysis of emails and records reveals sustained doubts on FSD's safety claims.
The Next Web (TNW) · 137d 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