News

Bank CEO warns Trump's credit card rate cap could trigger economic crisis

Banking leader slams proposed interest rate limit JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has called Donald Trump's plan to cap credit card interest rates at 10% an "economic disaster," warning it would c...

#Economy #Politics #Regulation #Finance

3 days ago

India bans ultra-fast deliveries as gig workers strike for better conditions

Government clamps down on 10-minute delivery promise The Indian government has ordered e-commerce platforms to abandon their 10-minute delivery guarantees, marking a major shift in the country's...

#E-commerce #Regulation #Labor Rights #Strikes #Gig Economy

5 days ago

Google challenges US antitrust ruling, seeks pause on monopoly remedies

Google appeals landmark antitrust decision Google has filed an appeal against a U.S. district court ruling that found the company illegally maintained a monopoly in online search, arguing the dec...

#Ai #Regulation #Competition #Antitrust #Tech

5 days ago

Singapore’s harsh vape crackdown sets global precedent

Singapore tightens grip on illegal vapes at border Customs officers at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore's busiest land crossing with Malaysia, are waging a relentless battle against smuggled e-cig...

#Drugs #Public Health #Regulation #Youth #Smuggling

1 week ago

California probes xAI over sexually explicit deepfakes generated by Grok

California launches investigation into xAI's Grok model California Attorney General Rob Bonta has opened a formal inquiry into xAI after reports surfaced that its Grok artificial-intelligence mod...

#Crime #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Regulation #Harassment

1 week ago

Apple partners with Google to power Siri and other AI services with Gemini

Apple and Google announce multi-year AI collaboration Apple will integrate Google's Gemini AI models to enhance its services, including a more personalized version of Siri, as part of a new partn...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Regulation #Partnerships #Consumer Tech

1 week ago

UK regulator probes X over AI tool Grok generating sexualised images

Ofcom launches investigation into X's AI chatbot The UK communications regulator has opened a formal inquiry into Elon Musk's platform X over allegations its AI tool, Grok, is being used to produ...

#Ai #Regulation #Tech Policy #Gender Violence #Online Safety

1 week ago

Meta blocks 550,000 accounts as Australia enforces under-16 social media ban

Australia enforces world-first social media age restriction Meta has blocked over half a million accounts in Australia since a new law took effect, barring users under 16 from accessing platforms...

#Social Media #Policy #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation

1 week ago

Malaysia and Indonesia ban Elon Musk's AI tool Grok over deepfake risks

Southeast Asia blocks Grok over explicit deepfake concerns Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to restrict access to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok after reports surfaced of users...

#Ai #Regulation #Deepfakes #Digital Rights #Online Safety

1 week ago

Musk defends X as UK probes AI tool over non-consensual sexual images

X's AI tool sparks outrage over sexualized deepfakes Elon Musk's social media platform X is under fire after its AI chatbot, Grok, was used to create explicit images of individuals without consen...

#Crime #Social Media #Ai #Technology #Regulation

1 week ago

AI tool Grok linked to creation of child sexual abuse imagery, charity warns

AI-generated child abuse imagery discovered on dark web The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has identified criminal imagery of girls aged 11 to 13 allegedly produced using Grok, an AI tool develo...

#Crime #Ai #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation

2 weeks ago

UK demands action as AI bot Grok generates non-consensual sexual images

UK government presses X over AI-generated sexual imagery Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has urged Elon Musk's platform X to immediately address its AI chatbot Grok, which users have exploited t...

#Social Media #Artificial Intelligence #Regulation #Online Abuse #Gender Violence

2 weeks ago

Japan nuclear safety worker loses sensitive phone during China trip

Nuclear safety phone vanishes at Shanghai airport An employee of Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) reported losing a work-issued smartphone containing confidential staff contacts while t...

#Regulation #Security #Nuclear #Data Breach

2 weeks ago

Gambler nets $436,000 on Maduro capture bet ahead of US announcement

High-stakes wager pays off before official disclosure An unidentified trader on the crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket turned a $32,537 bet into $436,000 by correctly wagering that Venez...

#Crime #Politics #Regulation #Finance

2 weeks ago

UK mandates crypto account sharing to tackle unpaid taxes

New tax rules target cryptocurrency gains From 1 January, UK cryptocurrency investors must disclose account details to tax authorities or risk penalties, as part of efforts to recover unpaid taxe...

#Cryptocurrency #Regulation #Finance #Taxation

3 weeks ago

Trump Media to launch cryptocurrency token for shareholders

Trump Media announces digital token for investors Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind former U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, revealed plans Wednesday to is...

#Politics #Technology #Cryptocurrency #Regulation #Finance

3 weeks ago

China unveils strict AI rules to protect children and curb harmful content

China proposes stringent AI regulations to enhance safety Chinese authorities have drafted new rules for artificial intelligence (AI) systems, aiming to shield children from harmful content and p...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation #Mental Health

4 weeks ago

TikTok removes fake Boots ads for weight loss drugs after complaints

TikTok removes fake Boots ads promoting prescription weight loss drugs TikTok has taken down misleading advertisements for prescription-only weight loss medications that falsely appeared to be en...

#Social Media #Ai #Regulation #Health #Scams

4 weeks ago

UK to trial Chinese robotaxis in London from 2026 under Uber and Lyft deals

UK regulators to assess Chinese autonomous taxis in 2026 London could see driverless vehicles from Baidu's Apollo Go service as early as next year, following partnerships announced by ride-hailin...

#Technology #Transport #Regulation #Autonomous Vehicles #Urban Mobility

1 month ago

TikTok's US future hinges on algorithm changes under new ownership

TikTok transitions to US-based operations under investor deal ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, has finalized an agreement with investors to manage its U.S. operations, raising que...

#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Business

1 month ago

Ford scraps large electric vehicle plans amid weak demand and regulatory shifts

Ford pivots away from large electric vehicles US automaker Ford announced on Monday it will abandon plans to produce large electric vehicles (EVs), citing sluggish demand and recent regulatory ro...

#Automotive #Regulation #Electric Vehicles #Business Strategy

1 month ago

Ofcom probes BT and Three over UK-wide mobile network failures

Regulator launches inquiry into major outages UK communications watchdog Ofcom has opened an investigation into BT and Three following nationwide mobile service disruptions that disrupted emergen...

#Infrastructure #Technology #Regulation #Telecoms

1 month ago

Amazon apologises after wrongly streaming 15-rated film to child

Amazon issues apology over film rating error A parent discovered their child was shown a 15-rated movie instead of a PG film on Amazon Prime Video, prompting an investigation by UK media regulato...

#Media #Child Safety #Regulation #Tech

1 month ago

Spain fines Airbnb €64m for advertising unlicensed rental properties

Spain imposes €64m fine on Airbnb over illegal listings The Spanish government has penalized Airbnb with a €64 million (£56 million) fine for promoting unlicensed rental apartments, including som...

#Economy #Tourism #Regulation #Housing

1 month ago

Australia's social media ban excludes gaming platforms, sparking debate

Australia enforces under-16 social media ban, omits gaming platforms Australia has implemented a first-of-its-kind ban on social media for users under 16, blocking access to platforms like Instag...

#Technology #Regulation #Youth #Mental Health #Addiction

1 month ago

TikTok sale deadline nears as investor awaits US decision

Investor ready to buy TikTok amid looming US deadline A billionaire investor prepared to acquire TikTok's US operations says he remains in limbo as the latest deadline for the app's sale approach...

#Regulation #Business #National Security #Tech

1 month ago

Trump signs order to block state AI regulations amid industry push for federal rules

Trump administration moves to centralize AI oversight U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at preventing states from enforcing their own artificial intelligence...

#Innovation #Politics #Technology #Legal #Regulation

1 month ago

Reddit challenges Australia's under-16 social media ban in High Court

Reddit takes legal action against Australia's child social media ban The online discussion platform has launched a High Court challenge against Australia's new law prohibiting social media accoun...

#Social Media #Legal #Regulation #Youth #Privacy

1 month ago

Formula 1 braces for radical 2026 overhaul with new teams and rules

F1 enters new era with lighter, greener cars and expanded grid The 2026 Formula 1 season will introduce sweeping technical changes and an 11th team, marking one of the sport's most significant tr...

#Sustainability #Automotive #Regulation #Motorsport

1 month ago

US court blocks Trump's wind energy permit freeze as unlawful

Court overturns Trump's wind energy permit ban A federal judge in Massachusetts has struck down President Donald Trump's executive order halting new wind energy permits, calling the move "arbitra...

#Economy #Climate #Regulation #Energy #Lawsuits

1 month ago

Australia enforces global-first social media ban for under-16s

Australia enforces global-first social media ban for under-16s Australia has become the first country to block children under 16 from social media platforms, with the ban taking effect on Wednesd...

#Social Media #Policy #Technology #Regulation #Youth

1 month ago

IndiGo stabilizes operations after mass cancellations, faces 10% schedule cut

IndiGo restores flight operations after cancellations surge India's largest airline, IndiGo, announced it has normalized operations following the cancellation of over 3,000 flights last week, whi...

#Transport #Aviation #Regulation #Business

1 month ago

EU probes Google over AI summaries and YouTube content usage

EU launches investigation into Google's AI practices The European Commission has initiated a formal inquiry into Google's use of artificial intelligence, focusing on whether the company exploited...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Media #Regulation #Copyright

1 month ago

IndiGo's mass cancellations trigger India's worst aviation crisis in years

Stranded passengers and a sector in turmoil Last week, Manjuri carried her husband's coffin across towns in India's northeast, hoping to board an IndiGo flight to Kolkata for his final rites. Ins...

#Safety #Transport #Aviation #Regulation #Business

1 month ago

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s amid global scrutiny

Australia bans under-16s from social media starting 10 December Australia will become the first country to prohibit social media access for users under 16 from Tuesday, a move tech giants have fi...

#Social Media #Regulation #Tech Industry #Mental Health #Youth Safety

1 month ago

Paramount counters Netflix with $108bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery Paramount Global, backed by the Ellison family, has submitted a new offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $30 per share, challenging Ne...

#Media #Regulation #Business #Streaming #Mergers

1 month ago

Trump raises antitrust concerns over Netflix's $72bn Warner Bros Discovery deal

Trump voices potential antitrust issues with Netflix-Warner Bros merger US President Donald Trump has expressed reservations about Netflix's proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discov...

#Media #Regulation #Streaming #Mergers #Antitrust

1 month ago

Australia's social media age ban falters as teens bypass checks in minutes

Updated 7 December 2025 - Australia's controversial social media age restriction law took effect this week, but early signs suggest enforcement is already unraveling. Teen bypasses verification...

#Social Media #Policy #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation

1 month ago

Netflix's $5.8bn Warner Bros. bid sparks regulatory and industry showdown

Streaming giant moves to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery assets Netflix has unveiled plans to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery's film studio and HBO streaming networks in a deal valued at $5.8 bill...

#Entertainment #Regulation #Business #Streaming #Mergers

1 month ago

EU fines X €120m for deceptive blue tick verification system

EU imposes €120m fine on X over blue tick verification The European Commission has penalized Elon Musk's social media platform X with a €120 million (£105 million) fine, accusing it of misleading...

#Social Media #Regulation #Finance #International Relations #Tech

1 month ago

Taiwan blocks Chinese social app RedNote over fraud and security risks

Taiwan moves to block RedNote amid fraud surge Taiwanese authorities announced a one-year ban on the Chinese social media platform RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu, following a spike in online...

#Social Media #Geopolitics #Fraud #Regulation #Cybersecurity

1 month ago

IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights as pilot shortage disrupts travel season

Mass flight cancellations strand thousands across India India's largest airline, IndiGo, grounded hundreds of flights on Friday, deepening travel chaos during the country's peak holiday period. T...

#Travel #Transport #Aviation #Labor #Regulation

1 month ago

Meta removes under-16s from platforms ahead of Australia's social media ban

Meta begins removing underage users before new law takes effect Meta has started deactivating accounts belonging to Australian users under 16 on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, six days before...

#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Youth Safety

1 month ago

YouTube warns Australia's under-16 social media ban will reduce child safety

Australia enforces social media ban for under-16s from 10 December YouTube has criticized Australia's upcoming restrictions on social media access for children under 16, arguing the measures will...

#Social Media #Policy #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation

1 month ago

Chinese factory probed over production of childlike sex dolls

Chinese authorities investigate factory over childlike sex dolls A manufacturing facility in southern China has been ordered to cease operations after local officials launched an inquiry into its...

#Crime #Technology #Child Protection #E-commerce #Regulation

1 month ago

Thailand relaxes afternoon alcohol ban to revive tourism

Thailand eases decades-old alcohol sales restriction Thailand has temporarily lifted its long-standing afternoon ban on alcohol sales in a bid to attract more tourists, officials announced. The s...

#Economy #Tourism #Consumer Rights #Regulation

1 month ago

US Lawmakers Launch Probes Into Shein and Temu Over Forced Labor and IP Theft Claims

US Lawmakers Launch Probes Into Shein and Temu Over Forced Labor and IP Theft Claims Shein and Temu, two of the world's largest online retailers, are facing mounting legal and political pressure...

#Trade #Investigation #E-commerce #Regulation #Intellectual Property #Forced Labor #Consumer Safety

1 month ago

India Mandates Pre-Installed Cybersecurity App on All New Smartphones

India Orders Pre-Loaded State Cybersecurity App on New Phones India's government has directed all smartphone manufacturers to pre-install its Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity application on new devic...

#Technology #Surveillance #Regulation #Cybersecurity #Privacy #Government Policy #Mobile Devices

1 month ago

Australia defends teen social media ban as tech firms push back

Australia stands firm on under-16 social media ban despite tech industry resistance Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells has dismissed concerns from major technology firms over the cou...

#Social Media #Public Health #Technology #Regulation #Digital Rights #Legal Challenge #Youth Safety

1 month ago

Virgin Media fined £23.8m for failing vulnerable telecare users in digital switchover

Virgin Media fined £23.8m over telecare service failures during digital transition UK communications regulator Ofcom has imposed a £23.8 million penalty on Virgin Media after the company left tho...

#Public Safety #Consumer Protection #Regulation #Elderly Care #Telecommunications #Digital Transition #Fines

1 month ago

Coupang apologizes for massive data breach affecting 34 million accounts in South Korea

Coupang discloses breach exposing 34 million South Korean customer accounts South Korea's leading e-commerce platform, Coupang, issued a public apology on Monday after revealing that a cybersecur...

#Investigation #Fraud #E-commerce #Regulation #Cybersecurity #Privacy #Data Breach

1 month ago

Starmer backs Budget, vows to accelerate growth amid transparency row

Starmer endorses Budget, pushes for faster growth reforms Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will publicly support Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget in a Monday speech, pledging to advance "pro-growt...

#Infrastructure #Economy #Politics #Regulation #Budget #Taxation

1 month ago

Ireland’s alcohol culture clashes with health warnings as young drinkers weigh risks

Ireland's alcohol culture clashes with health warnings as young drinkers weigh risks In Ireland, where pubs anchor social life and brands like Guinness symbolize national pride, a tension simmers...

#Public Health #Regulation #Lifestyle #Youth Culture #Addiction #Social Behavior #Alcohol

1 month ago

Olivia Dean secures fan refunds after slamming ‘exploitative’ ticket resale market

Olivia Dean secures fan refunds after slamming 'exploitative' ticket resale market British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean has condemned the concert ticketing industry as "exploitative" and "rife w...

#Consumer Rights #Regulation #Music Industry #Live Events #Ticketing #Artist Advocacy #Resale Market

1 month ago

Australian teens challenge social media ban in High Court

Australian teens challenge social media ban in High Court Two 15-year-old Australians, backed by a digital rights group, have filed a legal challenge against a new law banning under-16s from soci...

#Social Media #Regulation #Free Speech #Youth Rights #Digital Policy

1 month ago

Australian teens challenge social media ban in High Court over free speech concerns

Australian teens launch High Court challenge against social media ban Two 15-year-old Australians have filed a constitutional challenge against the nation's upcoming ban on social media for under...

#Technology #Censorship #Regulation #Youth #Digital Rights #Mental Health #Free Speech

1 month ago

US links EU tech rules to steel tariff cuts in trade talks

US links EU tech rules to steel tariff cuts in trade talks Brussels - The United States urged the European Union on Tuesday to revise its digital regulations for major tech firms if it seeks redu...

#Trade #Tariffs #Technology #Regulation #Negotiations

1 month ago

BBC Chair Faces Scrutiny Over Leadership Amid Impartiality Row

BBC Chair Under Fire for 'Wishy-Washy' Leadership The chair of the BBC, Samir Shah, faced sharp criticism from lawmakers on Monday, with the head of a parliamentary committee questioning whether...

#Governance #Politics #Accountability #Media #Regulation #Broadcasting #Resignations #Impartiality

1 month ago

UK nuclear costs soar as report slams 'overly complex' regulations

UK nuclear costs soar as report slams 'overly complex' regulations A government-commissioned review has labeled the UK the "most expensive place in the world" to build nuclear power plants, citin...

#Infrastructure #Policy #Economy #Technology #Climate #Regulation #Energy

1 month ago

Formula 1 title race tightens after McLaren disqualifications in Las Vegas

Formula 1 title race tightens after McLaren disqualifications in Las Vegas The battle for the Formula 1 drivers' championship has intensified after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqual...

#Championship #Regulation #Motorsport #Disqualification #Aerodynamics

1 month ago

Daily Mail publisher agrees £500m deal for Telegraph titles

Daily Mail publisher agrees £500m deal for Telegraph titles The publisher of the Daily Mail has struck a £500 million agreement to acquire the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, ending years o...

#Publishing #Media #Regulation #Mergers #Journalism

2 months ago

PwC Chairman Warns AI May Reduce Entry-Level Hiring Amid Global Shifts

AI to Reshape Hiring at PwC, Chairman Says Artificial intelligence (AI) could curb the number of entry-level graduates hired by PwC, the firm's global chairman, Mohamed Kande, told the BBC, thoug...

#Economy #Trade #Ai #Technology #Regulation #Employment #Accounting

2 months ago

Australia extends teen social media ban to include Twitch from December

Australia expands under-16 social media ban to include Twitch Australia's internet regulator has added Twitch to its list of platforms banned for users under 16, broadening a world-first restrict...

#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Youth Protection #Privacy #Digital Rights #Gaming

2 months ago

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s from December

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s from December From 10 December, social media platforms in Australia must block users under 16 from creating or maintaining accounts,...

#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Youth Protection #Privacy #Cyberbullying #Data Security

2 months ago

Australia’s under-16 social media ban prompts Meta to deactivate teen accounts

Australia's under-16 social media ban prompts Meta to deactivate teen accounts Meta has begun notifying Australian users aged 13 to 15 that their Instagram, Facebook, and Threads accounts will be...

#Social Media #Governance #Technology #Regulation #Youth #Privacy

2 months ago

US Congress summons Australia’s eSafety chief over free speech concerns

US lawmakers demand testimony from Australia's internet regulator US Republican Jim Jordan has summoned Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant to testify before Congress, accusing her...

#Social Media #International Law #Censorship #Regulation #Free Speech #Tech Policy

2 months ago

US court dismisses FTC antitrust case against Meta over Instagram, WhatsApp deals

US court dismisses FTC antitrust case against Meta over Instagram, WhatsApp deals A federal judge in Washington ruled Tuesday that Meta Platforms did not violate antitrust laws with its acquisiti...

#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Litigation #Antitrust

2 months ago

Roblox to block adult chats with children via mandatory age checks

Roblox imposes mandatory age verification to restrict adult-child interactions Roblox will enforce facial age verification for all users accessing chat features, starting in December for Australi...

#Social Media #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation #Privacy #Gaming #Lawsuits #Online Abuse

2 months ago

UK Government to Ban Ticket Resale Profits, Capping Prices at Face Value

UK Government to Ban Ticket Resale Profits, Capping Prices at Face Value The UK government will announce a ban on Wednesday on reselling live event tickets for profit, fulfilling a Labour electio...

#Entertainment #Economy #Consumer Rights #Fraud #Regulation

2 months ago

RedBird Capital withdraws £500m bid for Telegraph Media Group

RedBird Capital withdraws £500m bid for Telegraph Media Group US investment firm RedBird Capital has abandoned its £500 million bid to acquire the Daily and Sunday Telegraph, citing regulatory un...

#Politics #Investment #Media #Regulation #Business #Acquisitions #Press Freedom

2 months ago

Teenagers still exposed to harmful content despite Online Safety Act, BBC finds

Teenagers still exposed to harmful content despite Online Safety Act, BBC finds A BBC investigation has revealed that teenagers continue to encounter disturbing content-including posts about bull...

#Social Media #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation #Youth #Mental Health #Online Harm

2 months ago

California revokes 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses after audit reveals legal violations

California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses following federal audit California officials will cancel 17,000 commercial driver's licenses after an audit revealed they were issued to imm...

#Transportation #Immigration #Legal #Safety #Regulation

2 months ago

India’s start-up IPO surge continues as Lenskart, Groww debut amid valuation concerns

India's start-up IPO surge continues as Lenskart, Groww debut amid valuation concerns India's frenetic start-up listing spree shows no signs of abating, with three unicorns-companies valued at ov...

#Economy #Technology #Regulation #Funding #Stock Market #Startups #Ipo #Venture Capital

2 months ago

India’s 900 million internet users get free AI tools in global tech push

India's 900 million internet users get free AI tools in global tech push Millions of Indians will gain one year of free access to OpenAI's newly launched ChatGPT Go chatbot starting this week, as...

#Artificial Intelligence #Regulation #Digital Economy #Data Privacy #Telecommunications #Consumer Technology #Emerging Markets

2 months ago

Sky in £1.6bn talks to acquire ITV’s broadcasting arm amid streaming competition

Sky in preliminary £1.6bn talks to buy ITV's TV and streaming division Sky, owned by US media giant Comcast, is in early discussions to acquire ITV's Media and Entertainment business-including it...

#Television #Media #Advertising #Regulation #Finance #Streaming #Competition #Mergers

2 months ago

US Court Dismisses Criminal Charge Against Boeing Over 737 Max Crashes

US Court Dismisses Criminal Charge Against Boeing Over 737 Max Crashes A US federal judge has dismissed a criminal fraud charge against Boeing tied to two fatal 737 Max crashes, accepting a gover...

#Legal #Safety #Aviation #Regulation #Corporate Accountability

2 months ago

Texas sues Roblox over child safety failures and deceptive practices

Texas sues Roblox over alleged child safety violations Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Roblox on Friday, accusing the gaming platform of "flagrantly ignoring" child safe...

#Technology #Child Safety #Regulation #Online Predators #Gaming #Lawsuit

2 months ago

Australia expands child social media ban to Reddit, Kick ahead of December rollout

Australia expands child social media ban to Reddit, Kick ahead of December rollout Australia will extend its pioneering ban on social media for children under 16 to include Reddit and live-stream...

#Social Media #Regulation #Youth Protection #Privacy #Technology Policy #Digital Rights #Content Moderation #Age Verification

2 months ago

Paris prosecutors probe Shein, Temu, AliExpress over childlike sex dolls

Paris prosecutors launch investigation into online retailers over childlike sex dolls French prosecutors have opened an inquiry into Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish after authorities discovered...

#Protests #Retail #Consumer Rights #Child Protection #Regulation #Ecommerce #Fast Fashion

2 months ago

Shein bans sex dolls globally after childlike product allegations

Shein bans sex dolls globally after childlike product allegations Online retail giant Shein announced a worldwide ban on all sex dolls Monday, following accusations that its platform hosted produ...

#Protests #Consumer Rights #Child Protection #Regulation #Ecommerce

2 months ago

Maldives enforces world-first generational tobacco ban for youth born after 2007

Maldives enforces world-first generational tobacco ban The Maldives has become the first country globally to prohibit tobacco use, purchase, and sale for all citizens born on or after 1 January 2...

#Tourism #Regulation #Health #Youth #Tobacco #Public Policy

2 months ago

AI poised to reshape customer service as firms weigh costs and empathy

AI set to dominate customer service-but at what cost? Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming customer service, with forecasts suggesting AI could handle 80% of routine inquiries by 2029,...

#Technology #Consumer Rights #Labor #Regulation #Automation #Business

2 months ago

Trump claims no knowledge of Changpeng Zhao despite controversial pardon

Trump claims no knowledge of Changpeng Zhao despite controversial pardon U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a 60 Minutes interview broadcast Sunday that he does not know Changpeng Zhao, the cr...

#Justice #Politics #Cryptocurrency #Regulation #Pardon #Finance

2 months ago

France refers Shein to prosecutors over childlike sex doll sales

France refers Shein to prosecutors over childlike sex doll sales France's consumer watchdog has filed a formal complaint against fast-fashion retailer Shein for allegedly selling sex dolls with c...

#Retail #Consumer Protection #Child Safety #E-commerce #Regulation

#Regulation

Related Tags

Articles tagged with #Regulation

Bank CEO warns Trump's credit card rate cap could trigger economic crisis

India bans ultra-fast deliveries as gig workers strike for better conditions

Google challenges US antitrust ruling, seeks pause on monopoly remedies

Singapore’s harsh vape crackdown sets global precedent

California probes xAI over sexually explicit deepfakes generated by Grok

Apple partners with Google to power Siri and other AI services with Gemini

UK regulator probes X over AI tool Grok generating sexualised images

Meta blocks 550,000 accounts as Australia enforces under-16 social media ban

Malaysia and Indonesia ban Elon Musk's AI tool Grok over deepfake risks

Musk defends X as UK probes AI tool over non-consensual sexual images

AI tool Grok linked to creation of child sexual abuse imagery, charity warns

UK demands action as AI bot Grok generates non-consensual sexual images

Japan nuclear safety worker loses sensitive phone during China trip

Gambler nets $436,000 on Maduro capture bet ahead of US announcement

UK mandates crypto account sharing to tackle unpaid taxes

Trump Media to launch cryptocurrency token for shareholders

China unveils strict AI rules to protect children and curb harmful content

TikTok removes fake Boots ads for weight loss drugs after complaints

UK to trial Chinese robotaxis in London from 2026 under Uber and Lyft deals

TikTok's US future hinges on algorithm changes under new ownership

Ford scraps large electric vehicle plans amid weak demand and regulatory shifts

Ofcom probes BT and Three over UK-wide mobile network failures

Amazon apologises after wrongly streaming 15-rated film to child

Spain fines Airbnb €64m for advertising unlicensed rental properties

Australia's social media ban excludes gaming platforms, sparking debate

TikTok sale deadline nears as investor awaits US decision

Trump signs order to block state AI regulations amid industry push for federal rules

Reddit challenges Australia's under-16 social media ban in High Court

Formula 1 braces for radical 2026 overhaul with new teams and rules

US court blocks Trump's wind energy permit freeze as unlawful

Australia enforces global-first social media ban for under-16s

IndiGo stabilizes operations after mass cancellations, faces 10% schedule cut

EU probes Google over AI summaries and YouTube content usage

IndiGo's mass cancellations trigger India's worst aviation crisis in years

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s amid global scrutiny

Paramount counters Netflix with $108bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Trump raises antitrust concerns over Netflix's $72bn Warner Bros Discovery deal

Australia's social media age ban falters as teens bypass checks in minutes

Netflix's $5.8bn Warner Bros. bid sparks regulatory and industry showdown

EU fines X €120m for deceptive blue tick verification system

Taiwan blocks Chinese social app RedNote over fraud and security risks

IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights as pilot shortage disrupts travel season

Meta removes under-16s from platforms ahead of Australia's social media ban

YouTube warns Australia's under-16 social media ban will reduce child safety

Chinese factory probed over production of childlike sex dolls

Thailand relaxes afternoon alcohol ban to revive tourism

US Lawmakers Launch Probes Into Shein and Temu Over Forced Labor and IP Theft Claims

India Mandates Pre-Installed Cybersecurity App on All New Smartphones

Australia defends teen social media ban as tech firms push back

Virgin Media fined £23.8m for failing vulnerable telecare users in digital switchover

Coupang apologizes for massive data breach affecting 34 million accounts in South Korea

Starmer backs Budget, vows to accelerate growth amid transparency row

Ireland’s alcohol culture clashes with health warnings as young drinkers weigh risks

Olivia Dean secures fan refunds after slamming ‘exploitative’ ticket resale market

Australian teens challenge social media ban in High Court

Australian teens challenge social media ban in High Court over free speech concerns

US links EU tech rules to steel tariff cuts in trade talks

BBC Chair Faces Scrutiny Over Leadership Amid Impartiality Row

UK nuclear costs soar as report slams 'overly complex' regulations

Formula 1 title race tightens after McLaren disqualifications in Las Vegas

Daily Mail publisher agrees £500m deal for Telegraph titles

PwC Chairman Warns AI May Reduce Entry-Level Hiring Amid Global Shifts

Australia extends teen social media ban to include Twitch from December

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s from December

Australia’s under-16 social media ban prompts Meta to deactivate teen accounts

US Congress summons Australia’s eSafety chief over free speech concerns

US court dismisses FTC antitrust case against Meta over Instagram, WhatsApp deals

Roblox to block adult chats with children via mandatory age checks

UK Government to Ban Ticket Resale Profits, Capping Prices at Face Value

RedBird Capital withdraws £500m bid for Telegraph Media Group

Teenagers still exposed to harmful content despite Online Safety Act, BBC finds

California revokes 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses after audit reveals legal violations

India’s start-up IPO surge continues as Lenskart, Groww debut amid valuation concerns

India’s 900 million internet users get free AI tools in global tech push

Sky in £1.6bn talks to acquire ITV’s broadcasting arm amid streaming competition

US Court Dismisses Criminal Charge Against Boeing Over 737 Max Crashes

Texas sues Roblox over child safety failures and deceptive practices