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The FCC proposes new rules requiring identity verification for phone purchases, potentially ending anonymous burner phones in the U.S. Privacy advocates warn of broader implications for digital rights.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has paused construction of large data centers, drawing criticism from Donald Trump who called it a 'terrible decision.'
New York becomes the first state to enact a data center moratorium, halting new hyperscale developments for up to a year. A companion bill could impose even stricter regulations on future data center projects.
New York becomes the first state to halt approval of large data centers, citing concerns over electricity costs, water supplies, and local control.
The White House is preparing to ask electric utilities and state governors to pledge that AI data center expansion won't increase household electricity bills.
The European Parliament has voted to advance a controversial bill allowing tech companies to scan for child sexual abuse material, reviving a proposal previously rejected in March.
Australia’s ban on social media for teens under 16 has drawn global attention, but early enforcement challenges suggest the law may be more symbolic than effective in practice.
Norway is banning generative AI tools in elementary schools for children aged six to 13, starting in late August. The move aims to protect young learners from potential misinformation and cognitive risks associated with AI technologies.
Senator Bernie Sanders introduces a bill that would require major AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI to contribute half of their stock to a public wealth fund.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said a social media ban for teens is not a complete solution, urging for a broader approach that includes education and parental involvement.
The UK is preparing to implement a ban on social media use for under-16s, a move that has drawn both support and concern from child welfare advocates and political observers.
The White House is negotiating with Congress to trade state AI preemption for federal online safety laws, aiming to streamline regulation and support AI development.
