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The U.S. Trade Representative maintains scrutiny over the European Union's digital taxation and market regulation efforts, signaling ongoing trade friction over policies impacting global tech firms.
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The European Commission has initiated formal proceedings against X under the Digital Services Act, investigating alleged failures in content moderation, disinformation countermeasures, and transparency. This marks the first such action against a major online platform under the new EU regulation.
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India's government has withdrawn its mandate requiring smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government application, following significant opposition from industry and privacy advocates.
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India's Department of Telecommunications introduces a Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) to combat smartphone theft and counterfeiting by requiring all devices to be registered.
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European law enforcement, in cooperation with U.S. authorities, has dismantled Sinbad.io, a cryptocurrency mixing service implicated in laundering €1.3 billion, primarily for groups like North Korea's Lazarus Group.
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Pornhub’s parent company urges Apple, Google and Microsoft to shift age verification to the device level after compliance laws emptied its traffic by 80% in some jurisdictions.
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After uproar from states, tech critics and legislators, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to remove a clause in Trump’s megabill that would have barred state AI regulation. The debate reflects growing tension over federal vs state authority in AI oversight.
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A congressional commission warns that China’s leadership in quantum communication poses a material national security risk to the US.
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A U.S. judge has rejected the FTC’s bid to force Meta to divest Instagram or WhatsApp, finding the company lacks current monopoly power amid growing competition from TikTok and YouTube.
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European leaders and automakers push to soften the zero‑emission vehicle mandate as economic strain and EV rollout slow. Climate groups warn of climate and public health risks if the ban is diluted.
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A leaked national security memo alleges Alibaba provided technical support to the Chinese military against U.S. targets, prompting market reactions and denials.
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Stocks tied to travel and retail in Japan dropped sharply after Beijing urged its citizens to avoid traveling or studying there following remarks by PM Takaichi. Japan dispatched a senior diplomat to Beijing to calm the situation.