Brussels is cutting tech red tape while proposing new rules like the EU Kids Act, writes Mark Scott, exposing a tension at the heart of Europe’s digital agenda.

Big tech companies make the devices we use and the operating systems that come on them. They also make the bulk of the default software that comes packed into those operating systems. But spend even

Anthropic forbids its Claude models from generating sexually explicit content. But a series of tests conducted by TechCrunch found that it didn't take much to get past the restriction.

As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States.

As part of Meta’s Muse Image model rollout, Instagram users with public accounts need to opt out to block AI generations of their content.

The US Supreme Court decided that the US Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) may not be independent anymore – with major implications for EU-US Data Transfers.

Natalia Garina discusses the EU's Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content and its impact on AI Act compliance.

Tatiana Dias reports on Brazilian authorities efforts to confront X over Grok, after the AI tool generated millions of sexualized images.

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Will the age verification era kill anonymity? As more countries are passing age verification laws, let's take a look at what countries already require it, and for what services, online sites,and socia...

With xAI's Grok generating endless semi-nude images of women and girls without their consent, it follows a years-long legacy of rampant abuse on the platform.

If you’re planning to hit the streets, here’s what you need to know.

This research reveals groundbreaking findings on how Geedge Networks is selling an extensive suite of next-generation digital repression tools to client governments around the world.

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Instagram is generating headlines for Instagram posts that appear on Google Search results. Users say they are misrepresenting them.

Truecaller's Family Protection will be rolled out widely in the first quarter of 2026.

Uncovering how Andrew Tate’s trafficking case became entangled with the Trump White House, foreign influence networks, and the vulnerabilities of U.S. federal institutions. Examines DHS interference, ...

Yoodli counts Google, Snowflake, and Databricks among its customers.

AI companies have a responsibility to their users to make sure the warrant requirement is strictly followed, to resist unlawful bulk surveillance requests, and to be transparent with their users

We must question the motives of the techno-optimists and their political goals, writes Cole Donovan.

It's unfortunately no longer enough to force websites to check your government-issued ID before you can access certain content, because politicians have now discovered that people are using Virtual

BREAKING UPDATE: Temporary Victory for Privacy Advocates as Voluntary Scanning Continues Until April 2026, But Poland's Upcoming Presidency Signals Renewed "Child Safety" Push Bottom Line Up Front: D...

Attackers sidestep encryption with spoofed apps and zero-click exploits to compromise 'high-value' mobile users

The court documents, filed by school districts against Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat, claim that the tech giants prioritised growth over safety, hiding the risks from parents and regulators.

Trying to take control of your online privacy can feel like a full-time job. But if you break it up into small tasks and take on one project at a time it makes the process of protecting your privacy

Can the cops get your online data? In short, yes. There are a variety of US federal and state laws which give law enforcement powers to obtain information that you provided to online services. But,