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UK regulator accused of ‘minimalist’ implementation of online safety law November 04, 2026 | Imogen Howse

Regulator Ofcom has been accused of taking a "minimalist" approach to implementing the UK's Online Safety Act. During a parliamentary session examining the impact of the law, witnesses said Ofcom was not using the full sco...(read more)

Independent verification for greenwashing claims officially dropped by EU Commission November 04, 2026 | Louis de Briant

The European Commission plans to withdraw its proposed Green Claims Directive — which would have required companies to obtain independent verification of environmental claims before communicating them to consumers — accord...(read more)

Revised EU sovereign cloud bill gives public buyers more flexibility November 04, 2026 | Masha Borak

A revised draft of the EU’s Cloud and AI Development Act would narrow European Commission powers over cloud sovereignty requirements, and would ease compliance. The compromise offered by Ireland — which is chairing meeting...(read more)

China's top economic planner eyes AI social safeguards as adoption expands November 04, 2026 | MLex staff

China plans to strengthen monitoring of job displacement caused by artificial intelligence and introduce safeguards against addiction and emotional dependence, as authorities seek to contain the technology's social risks w...(read more)

TikTok opposes Australian duty-of-care bill over eSafety chief's 'invasive' powers November 04, 2026 | Saloni Sinha

TikTok Australia warned that the country’s proposed digital duty-of-care law in its current form would give the online safety regulator “invasive” powers, including to direct how online services must be operated. In an Oct...(read more)

EU judges question whether digital rulebook blocks German media transparency rules November 03, 2026 | Júlia Tar

Companies operating online platforms could be subject to additional German transparency requirements to protect diversity of opinion, depending on how the EU Court of Justice interprets the Digital Services Act. At a heari...(read more)

EU Commission to withdraw financial data access proposal, draft shows (update*) November 03, 2026 | Fanny Roux

The European Commission plans to withdraw its proposed Financial Data Access Regulation, or FIDA, within six months, according to a draft 2027 work program, obtained by MLex. The proposal, aimed at facilitating the sharing...(read more)

Tech companies to see reform of EU consumer-enforcement structure November 03, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter

A broad range of tech companies are set to face a reform of the EU's consumer-enforcement structure, a senior European Commission official confirmed on Tuesday. The reform would allow the commission to take on certain cons...(read more)

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OpenAI facing first US age-code suit; case reflects 'drive' by young people November 03, 2026 | Mike Swift

When eight states sued OpenAI recently over safety and privacy claims, Nebraska’s complaint stood out because it was the first time a state had attempted to enforce an Age-Appropriate Design Code — laws passed by a half-do...(read more)

Brazil’s Meta controversy raises wider, global questions about elections October 29, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

Tech regulation took center stage in Brazil's elections, with Meta squarely under the spotlight, but questions around the company's moderation systems, and how government and regulators handle allegations of platform inter...(read more)

US faces questions as Chinese EVs pressure global markets October 29, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The US is facing increasing questions on its strategy to combat Chinese electric and hybrid cars surging across the world and pressuring neighboring markets, including in Europe and Canada. The cheap and reliable Chinese e...(read more)

Meta's pleas leave French judges unmoved in press neighboring-rights dispute October 29, 2026 | Jean Comte

Meta Platforms saw its arguments against two French antitrust injunctions comprehensively rejected on Thursday, with appeal court judges upholding the orders to negotiate "in good faith" a remuneration system with press pu...(read more)

Meta, Snap to face addiction allegations in US social media trial October 27, 2026 | Xu Yuan

Meta Platforms and Snap will defend themselves against allegations that their social media platforms contributed to a mental health crisis among young people in the US as the second bellwether trial in the nationwide litig...(read more)

Israeli election puts legal certainty, sanctions risk in focus for tech investors October 27, 2026 | Inbar Preiss

Israel’s election puts political stability, legal certainty and sanctions risk in focus for tech investors. Businesses seek predictable rules and international partnerships, while experts warn cryptocurrency and closer Chi...(read more)

EU's sovereign cloud and AI law could be simplified, lead lawmaker Solier says October 26, 2026 | Masha Borak

The EU’s proposed Cloud and AI Development Act could have its tech sovereignty requirements eased during legislative scrutiny, a lead EU lawmaker on the file, Diego Solier, told MLex in an interview. Lawmakers face a balan...(read more)

European publishers’ cookie reprieve leaves advertising fight unresolved October 26, 2026 | Matthew Newman

European publishers won a victory when EU governments dropped plans for browser-level cookie-consent preferences in a legislative update designed to simplify the bloc's digital rules. But media groups still face an uphill ...(read more)