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Google, DOJ Face Off During Closing Arguments in AdTech Case
Google argues the DOJ failed to define the relevant markets and is challenging behavior that is lawful.
Musk’s X Says Parents Need to Take the Lead on Online Safety, Not Big Tech
‘We have serious concerns as to the lawfulness of the Bill, including its compatibility with other regulations and laws,’ X said.
Australian Prime Minister Calls on Both Houses to Pass Under 16 Social Media Ban
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed the ban, urging the government to finalise the bill before Christmas.
Social Media Giants Earned Nearly $17 Billion from Minors: Senate Inquiry Hears
A Harvard professor says social media platforms will not be motivated to ban children from accessing their platforms.
‘I’m Here to Enforce the Laws’: eSafety Commissioner on Under 16 Social Media Ban
Inman Grant also said her job is not to be concerned with what Elon Musk is doing unless he is hurting the safety of Australians
Meta Says It Removed 2 Million Accounts Linked to Scam Centers
Meta said the scam centers are ‘extremely persistent and well-resourced criminal organizations’ working to evade detection.
Elon Musk Concerned Under 16 Social Media Ban Could Force Digital ID on All Australians
The Bill is aimed at restricting social media access for under 16 year olds over concerns of increasing mental health problems.
Over 30,000 Australians Back Petition to Halt Misinformation and Disinformation Bill
The Australian Senate is due to consider the Bill next week, after it passed the House of Representatives with support of Labor and the Teals.
Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
Rep. Steve Scalise has expressed concerns that the current version of KOSA would give the federal government more censorship power.
Australian Parliament Introduces Bill to Stop Under-16s From Using Social Media
‘This is about protecting young people, not punishing or isolating them,’ Australian Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said.
Nvidia Shares Slip, Despite Beating Wall Street Estimates for 3rd Quarter Revenue
Tech juggernaut has surpassed Wall Street expectations for 25 of the past 26 quarters.
Government to Research Impact of Social Media on Children’s Mental Health
The technology secretary has said that a social media ban for under-16s is ‘on the table’ if tech firms do not do enough to protect children.
Supreme Court Sides With Google in Antitrust Subpoena Stemming From Multistate Lawsuit
The ruling leaves in place an appeals court order requiring a South Carolina department to hand over records that Google says it needs for its legal defense.
An Assault on the Internet: US Professor Visits Australia to Warn Against Misinformation Bill
Labor’s bill has passed the House of Representatives, but faces an upcoming showdown in the Senate.
Bunnings Found to Breach Customer Privacy With Widespread Use of Facial Recognition Tech
Hundreds of thousands of customers of Bunnings, Australia’s dominant hardware retailer, were scanned without their knowledge.
Australia’s Misinformation Bill Faces Upper House Battle as Elon Musk, Senators Cite Free Speech Threat
Two independent Senators Tammy Tyrrell and David Pocock have already indicated they will oppose the bill.
South Korea Proposes New Chips Package in Anticipation of Trump China Tariffs
South Korean lawmakers proposed subsidies, allowance for more overtime in anticipation of China’s slashing prices in a way that will edge out Korean rivals.
ChatGPT Rejected Over 250,000 Requests to Create Images of Presidential Candidates Before Election
OpenAI said it had applied safety measures to ChatGPT to refuse requests to generate images of real people.
