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JFTC to scrutinize generative AI firms in survey on news-content distribution December 24, 2025 | Sachiko Sakamaki

The Japanese competition regulator is launching a new market survey on generative artificial intelligence companies to examine their role in the news-content distribution market. Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Per... (more story)

Deere & Co accuses FTC of 'fishing expedition' in US antitrust suit December 24, 2025 | Khushita Vasant

Deere & Company told a US federal judge Tuesday that information requests by the Federal Trade Commission over the company's data security practices are too broad, calling the move a "fishing expedition."

Texas age-gate law may be unconstitutional, judge says in blocking enforcement December 23, 2025 | Xu Yuan

Texas can't enforce an age-verification law targeting Apple Store, Google Play and other app stores after a US judge found the law may violate the First Amendment.

UK watchdog flags need for clearer rules, funding in response to cyber bill December 23, 2025 | Patricia Figueiredo

The UK data privacy watchdog has welcomed the government’s proposed cybersecurity reform bill, but warned that unclear rules and funding constraints could limit its effectiveness. In a response published Tuesd... (more story)

UK businesses see trade challenges increase five years after Brexit December 23, 2025 | Cynthia Kroet

The British Chamber of Commerce has listed 25 recommendations to the UK government in order to improve ties between the EU and UK, five years after the trade agreement between the two regions was concluded. Th... (more story)

New York governor signs social media law, vetoes heath privacy bill December 22, 2025 | Xu Yuan

New York Governor Kathy Hochul reviewed a flurry of bills over the weekend as the legislative year drew a close, signing one requiring social media companies to warn users about the potentially negative impact... (more story)

DOJ's Ticketmaster monopoly trial should be kept under five weeks, US judge says December 20, 2025 | Khushita Vasant

Trial in the Live Nation and Ticketmaster monopolization lawsuit, brought by the US Department of Justice and multiple states and territories, ought to be limited to four or five weeks, a US federal judge said.

UK regulator examines possible government data breach linked to Oct cyberattack December 19, 2025 | Patricia Figueiredo

The UK's Information Commissioner’s Office is looking into a potential data breach linked to a cyberattack on UK government systems. Confirmation of another breach could raise more questions about the UK's dat... (more story)

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Mass. high court considers Section 230 protections as few other courts do December 19, 2025 | Madeline Hughes

State attorneys general across the US have largely won against motions to dismiss lawsuits claiming the design choices made by social media companies are harmful and addictive; however, the Supreme Judicial Co... (more story)

Big Tech competition bill in Brazil faces resistance on free speech grounds December 17, 2025 | Henrique Santiago

A bill seeking to grant Brazil’s competition regulator more power against the domination of Big Tech is being opposed by conservatives citing concerns over freedom of expression. However, the lawmaker appointe... (more story)

For the world's online safety overseers, 2026 will be the year of the child December 12, 2025 | Mike Swift, Sara Brandstätter, Patricia Figueiredo and Maria Dinzeo

Regulators worldwide have woken up to a need to police online safety for minors. Australia has arguably gone the furthest, banning social media for under-16s from this week. In Europe, America, Asia and beyond... (more story)

Regulatory glare turns on video-games sector in global push to protect children December 12, 2025 | Sara Brandstätter

The video-games industry has moved into the global regulatory spotlight. Policymakers, particularly in the EU, are advancing new rules and stricter enforcement, while court cases are multiplying in the US, all... (more story)

Papers, please: Can online age verification be compatible with privacy? December 12, 2025 | Maria Dinzeo

Age verification is increasingly seen as a way to keep children away from harm online, as seen with versions in place in the EU, UK and the US. But there are widespread fears that proving your age necessarily ... (more story)

Can platforms’ algorithms be regulated effectively, or at least practically? December 12, 2025 | Patricia Figueiredo

Governments around the world are trying to tighten their scrutiny of social media recommender systems, the algorithms that determine what users see on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. After years of deb... (more story)

Why does the US differ on content moderation? Blame the First Amendment December 12, 2025 | Mike Swift

Government social media age restrictions, such as the one coming into force this week in Australia, or broad content-moderation laws such as those in the EU and the UK, are impossible in the US because they ar... (more story)

India retreats from mandatory cybersecurity app amid privacy concerns December 04, 2025 | Freny Patel

The Indian government has scrapped its directive mandating the "Sanchar Saathi" cybersecurity app on new smartphones after just five days. Despite claiming "increasing acceptance," the swift U-turn — forced by... (more story)