Tech Policy & Regulation
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Police Used 'LMAO' and 'idk' as Justifications for License Plate Searches
Internal records from Flock Safety show officers entered frivolous justification codes when searching the automatic license plate reader database, raising serious privacy and accountability concerns.
Apple's EU App Store Fee Revamp Called 'Junk' by Epic Games
Apple simplified EU App Store fees but Epic Games calls them 'junk fees' and consumer groups warn of hidden costs. Changes follow European Commission pressure under the Digital Markets Act.
Bipartisan Bill Threatens Highway Funding Over License Plate Reader Restrictions
Lawmakers introduce the No FLOCK Act to cut 10% of federal highway funds from states that fail to ban automated license plate readers like Flock cameras.
EU Moves to Ban Under-13s From Social Media
The European Union has enacted a sweeping ban on social media access for children under 13, targeting Big Tech's influence on minors. Age verification and parental consent requirements pose enforcement challenges.
Boston Cuts Ties With Flock Safety Over Nationwide Data Sharing Violation
Boston ended its contract with Flock Safety after the company shared license plate data nationwide, violating a local agreement. Mayor Michelle Wu confirmed the termination.
EU Proposes Under-15 Ban on Chatbots and Online Games in Digital Safety Push
The European Union unveils the EU Kids Act, targeting social media, chatbots and online games for children under 15. The proposal requires age verification and parental consent, pending approval from member states and the European Parliament.
Sanders Bill Targets Superintelligent AI With Prison Sentences
New legislation from Sen. Bernie Sanders threatens developers of advanced AI with up to 20 years in prison. The bill represents one of the strictest regulatory attempts at controlling superintelligent systems.
US Government Opens Three Investigations Into Polymarket Trades
Federal regulators investigated Polymarket trades related to Biden pardons, Iran war, and potential insider trading at Google, documents show.
AI Development's Hypocrisy Problem: The Slow Down Not Me Debate
A common critique highlights the contradiction of AI leaders calling for global slowdown while racing ahead. This hypocrisy undermines regulatory efforts and threatens governance.
AI Company Anthropic Accused of Monitoring Protestors for Precrimes
Anthropic may be observing individuals who protest AI, raising fears about surveillance and preemptive punishment. The practice, called precrime detection, echoes dystopian fiction.
Robots Stage Protest in Poland to Warn Against AI Job Loss
A group of robots marched in Poland singing slogans about job automation. The protest was designed by Democratism to spark public debate on AI's impact on human employment.
OpenAI Accused of Stealing Research and Threatening Scientist's Career
Mathematicians claim OpenAI plagiarized their work on the Navier-Stokes problem using Codex and pressured them to accept a deal or face career harm.
Mexican Mountains Crypto Farm Exposes Cartel Funding Links
A crypto mining farm hidden in Mexican mountains has drawn attention to cartel funding. Authorities suspect stolen electricity powered the operation.
Fake Witnesses, AI Brief Result in Contempt for Veteran Lawyer
New Mexico Supreme Court holds attorney Stephen Aarons in contempt for filing a ChatGpt-generated brief with fabricated testimony.
LG Smart TVs Accused of Collecting Audio Transcripts and Network Data in Standby
Gamers Nexus alleges LG smart TVs collect audio transcripts and network data even in standby, sending them to LG Ads Solutions for targeted ads.
California Enacts Ban on Addictive Social Media for Teens, Tightens AI Chatbot Safety
California has banned addictive social media features for children under 16 and imposed new safety requirements on AI companion chatbots, including independent audits and risk assessments.
John Deere Self-Repair Service Sees Low Adoption Among Farmers
John Deere's self-repair subscription aims to empower farmers, but adoption remains low due to cost, complexity and lingering distrust.
EU Repairability Rules Widely Ignored by Smartphone Makers
Over 80% of smartphone models fail to comply with EU repairability requirements, Right to Repair Europe reports. Self-assigned scores and missing repair info undermine consumer trust.
LG Accused of Smart TV Spying: ACR Tracks Every Input and Conversation
LG faces accusations of using Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) to track all content through smart TV ports, scan home networks, and record conversations.