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Global authorities shouldn't rely on US probes like 'flawed' SVB inquiry, Bowman says October 15, 2026 | Neil Roland

Global standard-setting bodies shouldn't rely on the findings of US or other domestic investigations, said Michelle Bowman, the US Federal Reserve's top banking regulator, citing the "inherently flawed" report... (more story)

Georgia's social media law can be enforced, US appeals court says October 15, 2026 | Xu Yuan

A Georgia state law imposing restrictions on social media platforms regarding minor users is cleared to take effect after an appeals court reversed a preliminary injunction imposed earlier at the request of the tech industry.

Online platforms should face stronger UK duties on abuse, football groups say October 15, 2026 | Imogen Howse

Online platforms should face stronger duties under the UK’s Online Safety Act to prevent discriminatory abuse, the Premier League and other English football organizations have told lawmakers. The groups said p... (more story)

Social media sites face German age curbs despite EU fragmentation concerns October 15, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter

Social media platforms face interim German rules generally barring under-13s and restricting access for older minors until an EU-wide minimum age is established, according to a government position paper adopte... (more story)

Australia's digital duty-of-care bill drops ministerial powers to expand online harms October 15, 2026 | Saloni Sinha

Australia has removed proposed powers allowing its communications minister to expand categories of harmful online content under digital duty-of-care legislation introduced in parliament on Thursday. The bill a... (more story)

Global FSB identifies 12 ways to minimize AI risks, maximize responsible adoption October 15, 2026 | Neil Roland

The Financial Stability Board identified 12 ways to minimize artificial intelligence risks among financial firms while maximizing responsible AI adoption – including “strongly” encouraging board and senior man... (more story)

Florida social media law doesn’t violate First Amendment, US court says October 14, 2026 | Xu Yuan

A Florida law that imposes age-based restrictions on social media platforms to protect children online doesn’t violate the Constitution, a US appeals court ruled, reversing a preliminary injunction against the law.

Meta’s challenge to UK regulator’s expertise is ‘outlandish,’ court told October 14, 2026 | Imogen Howse

Meta Platforms’ challenge to Ofcom’s online safety expertise is “outlandish,” the lawyer for the UK regulator told a London court on Wednesday, as he described fees and fines as Ofcom’s “bread and butter.” Met... (more story)

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UK online safety regime's future may turn on watchdog's current court battles October 15, 2026 | Imogen Howse

A raft of legal challenges from Meta Platforms, TikTok, X and other digital companies to UK regulator Ofcom’s information demands, revenue rules and service categorization is threatening to reshape the country... (more story)

Meta's pugilistic trial strategy proved costly in recent US litigation October 13, 2026 | Mike Swift

Mark Zuckerberg's stated reluctance to settle lawsuits before US jury trials over privacy and addictive design in recent years has exposed Meta Platforms to potentially more than $50 billion in verdicts, penal... (more story)

Roblox facing investigation by US FTC on child safety issues October 09, 2026 | Mike Swift

The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating Roblox over potential child safety concerns that the Silicon Valley gaming company, hugely popular with children and teens, allowed its platform to be designed ... (more story)

Austrian social media curbs test EU tolerance for patchwork of national laws October 08, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter

Social media and other online platforms will soon get an early indication of whether EU countries can continue to adopt a patchwork of differing age restrictions and child safety measures in advance of the EU-... (more story)

NYC mayor proposes private right of action for unfair business conduct October 07, 2026 | Madeline Hughes

New York City residents and organizations may soon have expanded authority to sue for unfair business practices — which has been particularly successful against tech companies this year — under a proposal spea... (more story)

Huawei, telecom operators may see EU legal clarity on national security bans October 06, 2026 | Matthew Newman

Huawei Technologies and other telecom equipment providers could get clearer legal guidance in the coming months on the limits of national security restrictions, as courts consider two legal challenges to those... (more story)

US college sports antitrust exemption gains momentum, but obstacles remain October 01, 2026 | Chris May

Federal lawmakers seeking to reshape the US collegiate athletics system took an important step forward on Monday when the Senate passed legislation that includes an antitrust shield for the National Collegiate... (more story)

TikTok's Alabama settlement shows social media industry openness to change September 28, 2026 | Xu Yuan

TikTok's settlement with the State of Alabama is the first sign that social media companies may be willing to get onboard with Meta Platforms in accepting more stringent restrictions on young people's online t... (more story)