A UK parliamentary debate on repealing the Online Safety Act has turned into an attack on VPNs. Politicians from multiple parties called for age verification on VPNs and for providers to log user traffic, directly contradicting core privacy principles.
The US has suspended a planned technology partnership with the UK announced just this September. The deal, which covered AI and quantum computing, is stalled over disputes on trade barriers, including UK food safety regulations.
Reddit is taking the Australian government to court over its new law banning users under 16 from major social platforms. The company argues the ban is a blunt instrument that stifles political discussion and fails to protect teens.
California regulators have released the long-awaited draft text for the state’s sweeping climate disclosure laws. The rules will now enter a public comment period, but face ongoing legal challenges from major business groups.
The FCC has approved AT&T’s acquisition of $1 billion in wireless spectrum from UScellular. This follows UScellular’s major exit from consumer wireless after selling its operations to T-Mobile.
Valve has removed a free solitaire game featuring LGBTQ+ themed card decks from Steam in Russia at the government’s request. While Apple and Google ignored the same demand from Russian censors, Valve complied and reportedly removed over 260 games previously. The developer says this isn’t about “woke
The European Space Agency is getting a massive funding boost as Europe tries to avoid being left behind in the global space race. Germany alone is increasing its contribution to over 5 billion euros, and ESA plans to send European astronauts to the moon.
UK lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would hold software companies responsible for security flaws in their products. The move comes after major cyberattacks in 2025 caused significant financial losses. The proposal would shift liability from consumers to vendors.
The Labour government’s Autumn Budget makes significant commitments to AI hardware and startup funding. However, industry leaders remain divided over whether these measures amount to a meaningful long-term digital strategy for the UK economy.
New York lawmakers have passed the RAISE Act, targeting AI companies that spend over $100 million on training. The bill requires safety protocols and incident reporting for frontier models. Now it’s up to Governor Hochul to decide whether to sign it into law.
