EU Tech Chief: No Plans for Big Tech Compliance Fees
The EU's tech chief stated there are no current plans to make major tech companies cover the costs of monitoring...
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Russia Moves to Penalize Searches for ‘Extremist’ Content
Russia’s parliament passed a law allowing fines for deliberately searching for online content deemed “extremist” by the authorities. Russia’s Federation...
EU Political Ads: Meta’s Policy Shift
Meta will no longer allow political, electoral, and social issue advertisements on its platforms within the European Union starting in...
Russia Signals WhatsApp May Face Ban Amid Security Fears
Russian lawmakers warn that WhatsApp could soon be restricted or banned, citing national security and new state-backed alternatives like MAX....
Zuckerberg Faces $8 Billion Trial Over Privacy Violations
Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in an $8 billion trial alleging Meta's illegal data practices since 2012. Shareholders claim...
European Firms Lag Behind on Accessibility Compliance
Most European firms are not fully ready for the EAA, with only 27% claiming full compliance ahead of the June...
Yaccarino Exits X Amid AI Fallout and Ad Pressure
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Musk’s X amid advertiser backlash and AI controversies, leaving questions about the platform’s...
California Jury Hits Google with $314M Android Data Verdict
In a landmark verdict, a California state jury ordered Google to pay $314,626,932 to 14 million Android users for allegedly...
EU Data Act Nears: Smart Devices Share Data
The European Union's new Data Act takes effect on September 12, 2025, mandating data sharing from smart devices by manufacturers...
Intel’s Strategy Chief Yeboah-Amankwah Exits
Intel is seeing another major leadership shift as Safroadu Yeboah-Amankwah, the company's chief strategy officer, prepares to depart by the...