Portugal ruling party MPs seek social media ban for teens
Lisbon – Portugal followed France and Australia by seeking to ban social media for children in a proposal submitted... Read more
3 Feb
Dutch watchdog launches Roblox probe over ‘risks to children’
The Hague – The Dutch consumer watchdog Friday launched an investigation into Roblox to see if the popular gaming... Read more
2 Feb
US lawmakers say Nvidia AI tech ‘powering China’s military’
Washington – A group of US lawmakers issued a warning Thursday over allowing tech giant Nvidia to sell advanced... Read more
30 Jan
UK proposes to let websites refuse Google AI search
London – Britain’s competition watchdog proposed Wednesday that websites be allowed to opt out of having content used by... Read more
29 Jan
TikTok settles hours before landmark social media addiction trial
Los Angeles – Video sharing app TikTok has made an eleventh-hour deal to avoid a landmark US trial accusing... Read more
28 Jan
California governor to probe TikTok on Trump censorship allegation
Washington – California Governor Gavin Newsom said he was launching a probe on Monday into allegations that TikTok censored... Read more
27 Jan
EU says WhatsApp to face stricter content rules
Brussels – WhatsApp is set to face greater EU scrutiny after the European Commission on Monday added the platform... Read more
27 Jan
Son of Iranian president calls for end to internet blackout
Paris – The son of Iran’s president, who is also a government adviser, called on Saturday for internet connectivity... Read more
26 Jan
TikTok establishes joint venture to end US ban threat
Washington – TikTok announced Thursday it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, allowing... Read more
23 Jan
UK upper house approves social media ban for under-16s
London – Britain’s upper house of parliament voted Wednesday in favour of banning under‑16s from using social media, raising... Read more
22 Jan
