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Brazil’s probe into Grok AI deepfakes to reach preliminary decision by June April 20, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

X is expected to face a preliminary decision by the end of June in Brazil’s probe into Grok AI over sexualized deepfakes, as the country’s data protection authority reviews the company’s compliance with local ... (more story)

China signals tailored approach to AI law as new risks mount, official says April 20, 2026 | MLex Staff

A senior Chinese legislative official has offered a fresh glimpse into Beijing’s evolving approach to legislation on artificial intelligence, signaling new priorities while maintaining continuity with earlier ... (more story)

Singapore pushes faster global AI-standards framework April 20, 2026 | James Konstantin Galvez

Singapore is pushing for faster global AI governance by promoting earlier standard-setting and stronger testing frameworks, as officials warn standards must keep pace with rapid technological change. At an int... (more story)

US DOJ adds personnel, appoints new counsel, deputy AAG for litigation April 17, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

The US Department of Justice is making personnel changes to the Antitrust Division's senior leadership team, filling in some vacant positions following recent high-profile departures. The DOJ has appointed Ste... (more story)

UK plan to criminalize platform bosses over abusive images backed by lawmakers April 17, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

Online platform operators can now expect to come under UK rules that expose senior executives to criminal liability for failing to remove non-consensual intimate images, after lawmakers backed the measure on T... (more story)

US judge to approve $56 million settlement in Flo Health privacy case April 16, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

A US federal judge said Thursday he will approve more than $56 million in settlements for women whose intimate health data was secretly shared with tech giants.

US SEC seeks feedback on stock-trades database with aim to protect investors’ privacy April 16, 2026 | Neil Roland

A US Securities and Exchange Commission request for public feedback on its stock-trades warehouse should give the agency a chance to restructure the 2012 database to protect investors’ privacy, Commissioner He... (more story)

Platforms need more than inference tools to detect under-13s, UK watchdogs say April 16, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

Online platforms using age inference to remove accounts that look likely to belong to under-13s is not enough under the UK regulatory framework, the privacy and online safety watchdogs told a conference. The I... (more story)

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US Supreme Court to hear arguments about FCC fines over privacy violations April 17, 2026 | Madeline Hughes

The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday from two telecom companies on whether the Federal Communications Commission can administer fines for privacy violations through its administrative process. I... (more story)

Cybersecurity risks arise as EU presents age-verification app April 17, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter

The EU’s age-verification app, presented this week, has already sparked cybersecurity and data protection concerns, raising questions about whether it is “technically ready,” as European Commission President U... (more story)

European consumer protection chief brings digital regulation message to Silicon Valley April 16, 2026 | Mike Swift

Michael McGrath, the European Commission’s consumer protection chief, visited Silicon Valley this week with a message: The EU’s planned Digital Fairness Act, set to be proposed by the end of this year, is not ... (more story)

Despite US state privacy bills' strong start, business-friendly proposals prevail April 16, 2026 | Xu Yuan

Following a lull in 2025 in US state legislative activities concerning comprehensive privacy laws, this year has seen a strong start with multiple bills progressing. But so far, industry-friendly legislation h... (more story)

EU’s age-verification app raises questions over enforcement, policy direction April 15, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter

Online platforms on Wednesday saw the European Commission positioning its age-verification app as a key tool to protect children online, but major questions remain. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sa... (more story)

Meta facial recognition in AI glasses draws opposition of ACLU, other groups April 13, 2026 | Mike Swift

Meta Platforms faces growing pushback from civil rights groups, labor unions and other advocates to any plan to introduce facial recognition to its Meta AI smart glasses. Beyond a letter from the American Civi... (more story)

Roblox begins requiring age verification amid increasing pressure over safety April 13, 2026 | Madeline Hughes

Roblox is rolling out a new set of content controls using age verification as tech companies are facing increasing pressure to make platforms safer for children.

US lawsuits expose how trust-based sharing of health data heightens privacy risks April 10, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

Lawsuits over the alleged misuse of patient records are spotlighting privacy gaps in the trust-based systems underpinning US health data exchanges.