Tag: Tech Regulation
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A dorky PM, a nation of rule abiders, and big tech’s bluff: how Australia’s under-16 ban is changing the world
Australia’s bold move: a ban on social media for under-16s When Australia announced a social media restriction aimed at users under 16, it didn’t just make headlines; it sparked a global debate about regulation, responsibility, and how much leverage governments should wield over tech platforms. The policy, pitched as a protective shield for minors, sits…
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Judge Rules Meta Antitrust Victory: No Spinoff of WhatsApp and Instagram
Meta Wins Antitrust Case: What the Ruling Means A federal judge has ruled in Meta’s favor in a long-running antitrust lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The court rejected the FTC’s bid to force the social media company to unwind two of its biggest acquisitions, WhatsApp and Instagram, arguing that the merger-driven business…
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Meta Wins Antitrust Case: WhatsApp and Instagram Fate Remains Intact
Overview: A Major Legal Victory for Meta A federal judge ruled in favor of Meta on Tuesday, delivering a setback to the Federal Trade Commission in a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit. The FTC had argued that Meta’s acquisitions of nascent competitors hindered competition and helped cement a dominant position in social media. The court’s decision means…
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Irish Regulator Probes X Over User Report Handling
Overview: A Regulatory Inquiry into Content Moderation The Irish media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, has announced a formal investigation into the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) over concerns about how it handles user-reported content. The inquiry signals a growing attention from national authorities to how global platforms police speech and safety on digital services.…
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Court Rejects Uber Group’s Attempt to Block Uber-One NZ Partnership
Overview: Court dismisses bid against Uber-One NZ partnership A New Zealand court has dismissed Uber Group’s bid to block a cross-promotional partnership between Uber Technologies and telco One NZ. The decision marks a setback for Uber Group, which argued that the collaboration breached a 2014 co-existence agreement and infringed its business interests. The outcome clears…
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Australia News Live: Qantas Data Leak, NSW Potholes Meet Social Media Rules Push
Qantas data leak: scammers warned as government vows action Australia woke up to a fresh wave of cyber risk after a major data breach hit Qantas data and candidate victims were warned not to fall for fraudulent compensation claims. The weekend disclosure placed millions of Australians’ personal information at potential risk, including full names, email…
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Vibe Coding: Silicon Valley’s Quick-Fix AI Trend or a Real-World Risk?
Introduction: Quick Build, Quick Break? When artificial intelligence burst into everyday life, opinions split into two camps: optimists who see transformative opportunity, and skeptics who fear a slide toward dependency and sloppiness. Today, as AI becomes embedded in more products, the concern isn’t just hype versus utopia. It’s the emergence of what some call “slop”…