Tech Policy & Regulation
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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.
Switzerland Ditches Outlook and Teams in $11M Open-Source Pivot
Switzerland pays $11M to replace Microsoft's Outlook and Teams with openDesk, piloting 3,000 federal machines in a push for digital sovereignty.
Anthropic Users Sue Over Max Subscription Claims
A class-action lawsuit alleges Anthropic misled subscribers about Claude access through its Max plan. The case could reshape AI subscription advertising.
Planet Labs Opens Satellite Feed to Public: A New Era for Earth Observation
Planet Labs has launched an Open Satellite Feed, providing free daily imagery to the public. The initiative aims to democratize access to Earth observation data.
Google Will Degrade Search in Europe to Sidestep Regulatory Fines
Google will degrade Search in Europe to avoid EU fines under the Digital Markets Act, reducing features and affecting user experience.
US Authorities: Chinese AI Companies Ran Industrial Campaigns to Copy American Models
US intelligence agencies accused multiple Chinese AI firms of running large-scale campaigns to steal American AI models through a technique known as distillation.
AI Data Center Fire Exposes Safety Gaps in New York Infrastructure Boom
A fire at the Lake Mariner data center revealed critical safety failures, raising concerns about oversight in fast-growing AI infrastructure.
Google Warns EU Travel Search Changes Reduce Quality Under New Regulations
Google revamps travel search in Europe to comply with the DMA, but warns the changes degrade user experience and hurt local businesses.
Flock Cameras Reappear After California City Orders Removal
Grass Valley, California canceled its contract with Flock and removed the company’s license plate cameras, only to discover Flock had reinstalled some devices without city authorization.
China Shifts Humanoid Robots From Labs to Military Combat Drills
China tests humanoid robots in simulated combat at the World Humanoid Robot Games, signaling a push for military use.
Swiss Government Drops Microsoft on 3,000 Federal Computers
Switzerland's federal government is replacing Microsoft software on thousands of computers, signaling a shift toward digital sovereignty.
News Publishers Escalate Legal Fight Against OpenAI and Microsoft
The Seattle Times and Newsday file copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging unauthorized use of news articles for AI training. The cases add to a growing wave of legal challenges over AI training data.
Illegal Bitcoin Mining Site Leaked 3 Million Gallons, Forced School Closures
A Bitcoin mining data center in Oklahoma leaked 3 million gallons of water, closing schools and offices. The facility operated under a Stop Work Order since 2023.
Court Blocks Startup From Using Twitter Name in Win for Musk’s X
A federal judge ruled X likely still owns the Twitter trademark, blocking Operation Bluebird from launching an app under that name while litigation continues.
Federal Investigation Follows Tesla Cybercab Public Rider Launch
Tesla opened up its Cybercab to public riders as federal regulators launched a safety investigation into the autonomous vehicle's systems.
Face Recognition Verification Grows on Dating Apps
Dating apps are adopting face recognition to verify users and block scammers, but privacy advocates warn about biometric data collection.
New York City Imposes One-Year Ban on Generative AI in Schools
New York City bans generative AI for elementary and middle school students through a one-year moratorium for the 2026-2027 school year.
Tesla Cybercab Faces US Safety Probe Immediately After Launch
Tesla's Cybercab launched today but is already under US investigation for lacking steering wheel and pedals, raising questions about autonomous vehicle safety standards.