Judge Halts Arizona Prosecution of Kalshi Prediction Market
Federal judge temporarily bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators, halts Kalshi prosecution.
Category : Regulation
Prediction markets face US legal backlash over gambling concerns
US states file over 20 lawsuits against prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket, arguing they are unlicensed gambling platforms evading state regulations.
Liz Kendall Urges Elon Musk to Address Grok AI Deepfake Crisis
Science Secretary Liz Kendall condemns Grok AI's sexualised deepfakes on X, urging Elon Musk to take urgent action.
Baltimore Sues Elon Musk’s xAI Over Grok Chatbot’s Fake Nude Images
Baltimore sues Elon Musk's xAI over Grok chatbot generating non-consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material, alleging consumer protection violations.
Washington Intensifies Scrutiny of Prediction Markets
Washington cracks down on prediction markets after bets on US airman rescue spark insider trading fears and bipartisan backlash.
Amazon to cut off older Kindle models from new content in 2026
Amazon will end Kindle store support for devices from 2012 and earlier from May 2026, affecting up to 2 million users and sparking e-waste concerns.
Snapchat Defies Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban as Two-Thirds Retain Access
Australian government investigates Snapchat, Meta, TikTok as survey finds 70% of under-16s kept accounts despite ban.
Florida Launches Criminal Probe into OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role in Shooting
Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI after shooter allegedly used ChatGPT for advice before mass shooting at Florida State University.
Bereaved families demand public inquiry over UK failure on suicide forums
Bereaved families demand inquiry after report finds 65 coroner warnings ignored. Pro-suicide forum linked to 133 deaths, youngest aged 13.
Teenage Girls Sue xAI Over Grok-Generated Child Abuse Deepfakes
Three teenage girls sue Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging its Grok tool generated child sexual abuse material using their photos without consent.
Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over Fatal 2018 Autopilot Crash Involving Apple Engineer
Tesla settles lawsuit over 2018 fatal Autopilot crash that killed Apple engineer Walter Huang, avoiding trial over driver assistance technology.
Parents sue TikTok over deaths of four British teenagers linked to ‘blackout challenge’
Parents of four British teens are suing TikTok, alleging their children died after attempting the viral 'blackout challenge'.
Major news brands unite for responsible AI licensing coalition
The Guardian, BBC, FT, Sky, and Telegraph form Spur coalition to establish standards for AI use of journalistic content and promote fair licensing.
Google agrees to pay Texas $1.375bn over data-privacy claims
Google settles with Texas for $1.375bn over allegations of secretly tracking users' data, including location, searches, voiceprints and facial geometry.
Tech Executives Face Jail for Failing to Protect Children Online
UK ministers agree to make tech bosses criminally liable for persistent failures to protect children online, after rebel Tories drop amendment.
Elon Musk Fails to Attend French Summons Over X and Grok Allegations
Elon Musk snubbed a Paris summons for voluntary questioning over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X and its AI chatbot Grok.
Fake AI Complaints Nearly Closed Iconic London Nightclub Heaven
Fake complaints written with AI nearly forced closure of London LGBTQ+ club Heaven; property boss admitted to two letters.
California Police Can Ticket Driverless Cars From July
San Bruno police pulled over a Waymo for illegal U-turn but couldn't ticket it. New California law allows driverless car tickets from July 2026.
FCC launches review of TV ratings over transgender content transparency
FCC probes TV ratings system over transparency for transgender and non-binary content in children's programmes, seeking public comment.
California Police Left Unable to Ticket Driverless Car After Illegal U-Turn
San Bruno police were unable to ticket a Waymo driverless car after it made an illegal U-turn, as current laws lack provisions for ticketing autonomous vehicles.
Australia Rules Out Copyright Exemption for AI Training on Creative Content
Australian government rejects proposal to allow tech companies free use of copyrighted content for AI training, after backlash from creatives.
Snapchat's Parent Company Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ahead of Trial
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit before trial; Meta, TikTok, and YouTube still face case starting 27 January.
Brazil Enacts Law to Strengthen Online Protection for Minors
Brazil's new Digital Statute of Children and Adolescents requires parental supervision for under-16s, bans addictive features, and mandates age verification.
US Tech Firms Lobby EU to Conceal Datacentre Emissions
Investigation reveals Microsoft and other US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to keep datacentre environmental data secret, blocking public access.
AI Nudification Site Fined £50,000 Over Age Check Failures
Ofcom fines Itai Tech Ltd £50,000 for age check failures on AI nudification site Undress.cc; probes 20 more porn sites.
TD Garden Owners Sue Boston Cannabis Dispensary Over Trademark
TD Garden owners sue Boston cannabis dispensary 'The Boston Garden' for trademark infringement, citing confusion with historic arena.
AI recreates voices of US gun victims to demand reform, six years after Parkland
Campaign uses AI-generated voices of six shooting victims to call on lawmakers for gun reform, marking Parkland anniversary.
Mega datacentre in Melbourne stirs community backlash
A proposed AI hub in Plumpton, six times larger than a shopping centre, has sparked a petition with over 3,600 signatures and community concerns over environmental and energy impacts.
Meta Fined £300m Over Child Harm In Landmark US Case
US court orders Meta to pay $375m after jury finds it enabled child sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram, in landmark case.
WRU seeks Head of Behavioural Performance for player mindset
The Welsh Rugby Union is hiring a Head of Behavioural Performance to improve psychology and culture across men's and women's national teams.
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