Technology

Insight View 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 facilitatin... (more story)

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... (more story)

Regulation must accelerate UK tech industry, not slow it down, minister says November 03, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

UK tech businesses facing regulatory barriers to growth should raise them with the government early, science, innovation and investment minister Chris McDonald has said. The government should become a “better ... (more story)

UK infrastructure faces AI-powered ransomware threat by 2028, cyber agency warns November 03, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo and Imogen Howse

AI-powered malware is "highly likely" to be used in a ransomware attack on the UK's critical national infrastructure by 2028, the National Cyber Security Centre, or NCSC, warned in a report published Tuesday, ... (more story)

Reddit tells top court Australia's social media ban is 'overbroad' November 03, 2026 | Saloni Sinha

Australia’s social media ban for under-16s imposes an unjustifiable restriction on political communication while failing to protect children from the risks it targets, Reddit argued as the country’s top court ... (more story)

Meta's Australian social-media harms case paused until February pending rival action November 03, 2026 | Saloni Sinha

An Australian class action against Meta Platforms over alleged social-media harms will return to court in February as a judge awaits a potentially competing lawsuit that another law firm expects to file in Jan... (more story)

Snap settles social media addiction allegations ahead of US trial November 02, 2026 | Xu Yuan

Snap has settled just before trial with plaintiffs who accused the company of causing them mental health problems through addictive app features, following a settlement reached by Meta with the same plaintiffs last week.

Retain reviews of companies facing cyber duties, UK govt urged as bill advances November 02, 2026 | Imogen Howse

Ministers should accept a late amendment to the UK government's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill requiring annual reviews of which businesses face cybersecurity duties, a senior lawmaker said on Monday as th... (more story)

Comment View More

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... (more story)

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 p... (more story)

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 relia... (more story)

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 ... (more story)

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 nat... (more story)

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 a... (more story)

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... (more story)

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 fa... (more story)