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NetChoice stops Arkansas social media law from taking effect April 20, 2026 | Madeline Hughes

A US judge enjoined an Arkansas law on Monday that was set to take effect tomorrow which modified the already-barred Arkansas Social Media Act.

Google challenges user-count methodology under Digital Services Act at EU court April 20, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter and Lewis Crofts

Google is taking the European Commission to court over how users are counted for its Google Shopping service under the bloc’s Digital Services Act, in a move that could clarify a key methodology under the bloc... (more story)

Buttigieg on track to be reappointed as judge for the EU General Court April 20, 2026 | Jean Comte

The Maltese government has proposed renewing Eugène Buttigieg's appointment to the EU's General Court for another term, according to documents seen by MLex. National representatives are set to make an official... (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)

Member states to give go-ahead to EU-US critical minerals strategy on Monday April 17, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The 27 EU member states are expected to give their formal go-ahead to an EU-US critical minerals strategy, aimed at reducing dependence on China and setting price floors, next Monday, MLex has learned. The con... (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)

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Media mergers in Belgium, France expose gaps in EU plurality rules April 17, 2026 | Anna Ferrari

A Belgian newspaper merger and LVMH’s takeover of a magazine in France are exposing enforcement gaps under the EU's new media law, as national authorities struggle to apply its plurality test. The situation is... (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)

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)

EU’s China outreach needs common approach to platforms, lawmaker says April 14, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter and Oscar Pandiello

The EU’s effort to rebuild ties with China may be starting to work, French lawmaker Stéphanie Yon-Courtin said after taking part in the European Parliament’s first visit to the country in eight years. But any ... (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.

Hungary's Indamedia–Ringier media deal tests new EU pluralism oversight April 10, 2026 | Anna Ferrari

Hungarian media group Indamedia’s takeover of Ringier has prompted the first opinion by a new EU media board, using its own-initiative review powers ahead of April 12 elections. The board flagged risks to medi... (more story)

Singapore heat on TikTok, X shows online safety scrutiny going global April 10, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

Enforcement of TikTok and X by a Singapore regulator over failures to curb terrorism and child sexual abuse content, respectively, adds to efforts by regulators around the world to confront similar risks. In t... (more story)