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Google Removes Features From EU Search Results to Comply With Digital Markets Act
Google reduces EU search features on travel queries to avoid Digital Markets Act fines totaling $1 billion.
EU Designates ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as "Very Large Online Platforms" Under Digital Services Act
EU labels ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox as very large platforms under Digital Services Act with strict new compliance requirements.
Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement Over Child Addiction Concerns
Meta settles $18B lawsuit over child addiction, implementing screen-time limits and access restrictions on Facebook and Instagram for minors.
US Court Orders Microsoft and Discord to Help Take-Two Identify GTA VI Hackers
US court forces Microsoft and Discord to help Take-Two identify GTA VI hackers behind major leaks.
AI-Generated Bills With Writing Errors Surge 70% in US Congress
AI-generated bills in US Congress are up 70% with major errors. Lawmakers using basic ChatGPT and Claude drafts causing legislative delays.
Apple Sues OpenAI for Alleged Theft of Trade Secrets
Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing trade secrets. OpenAI denies charges and says it has no interest in competitor secrets.
Meta Faces Potential $1.4 Trillion Fine Over Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
Meta faces a potential $1.4 trillion fine in a U.S. lawsuit alleging Instagram and Facebook were designed to addict young users, threatening its market value.
Brazil Fines Tech Giants $50 Million Over Predatory Loot Boxes
Brazil fines Apple, Google, and major game publishers $50 million for addictive loot boxes and lack of transparency in microtransactions.
EU Mandates User-Replaceable Batteries for Smartphones by 2027
New EU rules mandate user-replaceable batteries for smartphones and tablets by 2027. Learn how this changes device repairability and battery availability.
WTO Moratorium on Digital Trade Taxes Expires Amid Global Disagreement
WTO moratorium on digital product taxes expires due to disagreements between the US and Brazil. Learn how this impacts digital downloads and software.
WhatsApp to Launch Supervised Accounts for Kids Under 13
WhatsApp is launching supervised accounts for kids under 13, featuring parental alerts, contact monitoring, and group safety tools for a more secure experience.
Brazil Increases Import Tax on Over 1,200 Products
Brazil raises import taxes on 1,200+ products, including smartphones and PCs. Learn how the new 20% tariffs impact electronics and the local industry.