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Lina Khan to Co-Chair NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s Transition Team
Former FTC chair Lina Khan joins NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team as co-chair, signalling a bold stance on corporate regulation.
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Government & PolicyWhy We’re Going to Keep Talking About the Trump Phone
Trump Mobile’s missing phone raises ongoing questions about tech promises, regulation, and transparency — and we’re not done asking.
Government & PolicyGerman Court Rules Google Must Pay €572M for Violating Antitrust Rules in Price Comparison Sector
A German court fined Google €572M for abusing its dominance in the price comparison market, with Idealo and Producto winning damages.
Government & PolicyCalifornia Becomes First State to Regulate AI Companion Chatbots
California has passed SB 243, a landmark law regulating AI companion chatbots. The bill, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, sets new safety standards to protect children and vulnerable users…
Government & PolicyUK Slaps Google Search with Special Market Status, Making Way for Stricter Regulations
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has designated Google as having strategic market status, paving the way for stricter regulations in the search and advertising sectors. This…
Government & PolicyFormer UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Advise Microsoft and Anthropic
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on senior advisory roles at Microsoft and Anthropic. Despite concerns about potential conflicts of interest, Sunak has committed to focusing…
Government & PolicyHinge is taking a fairer approach to account banning
Hinge updates its moderation policy to stop banning entire accounts for single violations. The app now flags specific content, allowing users to address issues and stay engaged.
Government & PolicyCalifornia Governor Newsom Signs Landmark AI Safety Bill SB 53
Governor Gavin Newsom signs SB 53, the first U.S. AI safety bill, which mandates transparency, incident reporting, and whistleblower protections for AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Government & PolicyX says it will fight Indian court ruling on content takedown system
X plans to appeal an Indian court ruling upholding the Sahyog content takedown system. The company says the process violates Indian law and threatens free expression.
Government & PolicyDJI loses lawsuit over classification as Chinese military company
DJI has lost its lawsuit to be removed from the U.S. Department of Defence's list of Chinese military companies. A federal judge ruled that DJI contributes to China’s defence industry.
Government & PolicyTrump demands Microsoft fire global affairs head Lisa Monaco
Trump urged Microsoft to fire Lisa Monaco, its president of global affairs, citing her past roles under the Obama and Biden administrations. Microsoft has declined to comment.
Government & PolicyElon Musk’s xAI offers Grok to federal government for 42 cents
Elon Musk’s xAI has secured a deal with the U.S. government to offer its AI chatbot Grok at a drastically low price of 42 cents for 18 months, positioning it as a competitor to OpenAI and…
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