Egypt Intensifies Crackdown on Teen TikTok Creators
Authorities detain influencers over vague morality laws and financial charges, raising concerns about digital expression and legal consistency. Arrests and...
Society
Microsoft Faces Internal Protests Over Military Ties
Employees and activists challenge Microsoft’s relationship with Israel’s military amid allegations of Azure’s use in surveillance operations. Office Occupation Highlights...
China Drafts Rules to Regulate Online Platform Pricing
Beijing seeks public input on new pricing rules for internet platforms, aiming to improve transparency and address merchant and consumer...
Finance Groups Urge Revisions to Basel Crypto Standards
Industry bodies ask regulators to reassess 2026 crypto rules, citing market evolution and concerns over banks’ limited access to digital...
Russia Mandates Pre-Installation of MAX Messaging App
Starting September, Russia will require all phones and tablets sold domestically to include MAX, a state-backed messaging app integrated with...
Supreme Court Backs Mississippi’s Social Media Age Law
The U.S. Supreme Court allows Mississippi to enforce age checks on social media while legal challenges continue over free speech...
AI Disrupts Coding Bootcamps and Entry-Level Tech Jobs
As AI automates basic coding tasks, coding bootcamps face declining enrollment and graduates struggle to find entry-level software jobs. Bootcamp...
Senator Hawley Investigates Meta’s AI Guidelines
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley demands records from Meta over AI chatbot rules that allowed romantic chats with children, sparking bipartisan...
Terraform Founder Admits Guilt in Crypto Fraud Case
Do Kwon pleads guilty to defrauding investors in the $40B Terra collapse, facing up to 25 years in prison under...
AI Reshapes Coding Bootcamps and Entry-Level Tech Jobs
As AI tools automate basic coding tasks, coding bootcamps face declining job placement rates and a shrinking market for junior...
