Interim managers for Liverpool charity under probe
Charity Commission appoints interim managers for Liverpool charity CG Community Council amid ongoing statutory governance and finances probe.
Category : Regulation
Starmer summons social media giants to No 10, warns 'things can't go on like this'
PM tells social media firms change is needed as No 10 hosts tech chiefs over child safety, with a possible under-16s ban under consultation.
Audit reveals gaps in FAA oversight of United Airlines maintenance
A US government audit has found that FAA oversight of United Airlines maintenance is hindered by staffing shortages, turnover and improper virtual inspections.
Trump signs order to reclassify cannabis as less dangerous drug
Trump signs order moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing research limits but stopping short of nationwide legalisation.
Apple to Require Age Checks for UK iPhone Users on Adult Services
Apple will require UK iPhone users to verify they are 18+ via credit card or ID scan, a first in Europe. Ofcom welcomes the move; users raise privacy concerns.
Australian FoI clampdown faces defeat after eSafety 'automated' request flood
Attorney general cites eSafety's 600 automated FoI requests, but opposition rejects proposed charges and curbs.
Meta and YouTube liable for addictive design in landmark social media trial
Jury finds Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive products that harmed a young user, awarding $6m in damages in a landmark social media trial.
China to ban concealed EV door handles in world-first safety move
China will ban concealed car door handles on electric vehicles from next year, citing crash safety concerns after fatal incidents and requiring manual release mechanisms.
Google Pays $68m to Settle Voice Assistant Privacy Case
Google settles a $68m lawsuit over voice assistant privacy, denying wrongdoing but agreeing to pay affected users.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster found to hold harmful monopoly over major venues
US jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster hold a harmful monopoly over large concert venues, ruling the company overcharged buyers and stifled competition.
UK Emergency Alert System to Cost £25.3m Over First Three Years
The UK government reveals the emergency alert system will cost £25.3m over three years, with Fujitsu contract raising concerns.
xAI sues Minnesota over AI nude image ban
Elon Musk's company xAI has sued Minnesota over a first-in-the-nation law banning 'nudification' technology, arguing it goes too far and violates free speech.
Flock Cameras Pose Road Hazard, Experts Warn
Flock Safety cameras installed without required breakaway plates and placed too close to roads may pose crash risks, safety advocates say.
Airbus Acquires UK Cybersecurity Firm Ultra Cyber
Airbus agrees to buy UK cybersecurity firm Ultra Cyber from Advent International, boosting European cyber defence capabilities. Deal to close in H2 2026.
Lords Back Social Media Ban For Under 16s
House of Lords votes 266-141 to back Australian-style social media ban for under-16s, rejecting government consultation.
Spain Accuses Telegram Founder Durov of 'Spreading Lies' Over Social Media Ban
Spain accuses Telegram founder Pavel Durov of spreading lies after mass message attacking proposed social media ban for under-16s, escalating tensions with tech giants.
Indonesia to Ban Social Media for Under-16s to Protect Children
Indonesia bans social media for under-16s to shield children from online threats, with gradual implementation from March.
Tech Giants Face Youth Addiction Trial In Los Angeles
Landmark US trial accusing Meta, YouTube, TikTok of designing addictive platforms harming youth begins in Los Angeles.
US bans foreign-made routers citing national security risks
The US has banned new foreign-made routers, citing national security risks from supply chain vulnerabilities. Existing devices unaffected.
UK Signals Possible X Block Over AI-Generated Sexual Images
UK business secretary Peter Kyle warns X could be banned if Ofcom finds it failing to protect users from AI-generated sexual imagery of women and children.
Canada Summons OpenAI Over Police Alert Failure in Shooting
Canada's AI minister summons OpenAI after it failed to alert police about school shooter's account suspension.
US Bans Humanoid Robots from China Over Security Risks
The FCC banned humanoid robots from China citing 'unacceptable risks' to national security, as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to keep Chinese technology out of the US.
Ofgem proposes upfront fees for datacentre connections
Ofgem proposes requiring datacentre projects to pay upfront fees or financial security to secure grid connections, aiming to reduce a queue of 315 projects representing 73GW of demand.
Charity Warns Rushed Under-16 Social Media Ban Could ‘Unravel’
Molly Rose Foundation warns rushed under-16 social media ban could unravel; urges strict safety standards instead.
UK Data Watchdog Probes X and xAI Over Grok AI Deepfakes
ICO investigates X and xAI over Grok AI generating sexual deepfakes without consent; MPs call for AI legislation.
Global Social Media Bans for Kids Risk Digital Surveillance Panopticon
Global social media bans for children require age verification, risking mass surveillance, censorship, and data breaches while offering little evidence of benefit.
South Africa withdraws AI policy after citations found to be AI-generated
South Africa withdraws draft AI policy after discovering six of its academic citations were AI-generated hallucinations, undermining credibility.
AI doxxing: Chatbots sharing private numbers with strangers
AI doxxing: chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT share private numbers without consent, leading to harassment and fraud risks.
Russia Launches Criminal Probe Against Telegram Founder
Russia opens criminal case against Telegram founder Pavel Durov on suspicion of abetting terrorist activities, escalating the Kremlin's standoff with the app.
Ofcom tells social media firms to curb online misogyny with new guidelines
Ofcom issues new voluntary guidelines urging social media platforms to tackle online misogyny, including limits on post responses and hash-matching for intimate images.
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