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US Law Enforcement Targets 'Anti-Tech Extremism' as AI Backlash Intensifies
Federal agencies shift focus to surveil anti-technology extremists amid growing AI protests and attacks.

Google Tests Website Opt-Out for AI Search Results
Google is testing a new control for websites to opt out of AI-generated search features. The move gives publishers more say over how their content appears in AI Overviews and AI Mode.

UK Regulator Forces Google to Let Publishers Opt Out of AI Search
The UK's CMA ruled that Google must allow publishers to block their content from AI Overviews and model training, giving news sites more negotiating power.

Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Reaches European Roads, One Country at a Time
Tesla expands Full Self-Driving to Lithuania after Netherlands. Gradual rollout faces strict European regulations.

Florida Sues OpenAI Over Alleged User Exploitation Tied to Mass Shooting
Florida sued OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged deceptive practices after a mass shooter used ChatGPT to plan an attack at FSU.

Jury Dismisses Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Over Missed Deadline
A jury threw out Musk's OpenAI lawsuit for being filed too late. The trial exposed the feud between Musk and Altman but didn't rule on OpenAI's for-profit shift.

UK education panel demands social media ban for children under 16
UK Education Committee calls for statutory social media ban for under-16s, citing addictive design and mental health harms. It urges broader regulation and treats child safety as public health issue.

Italian Council Slaps 200% Tax on Data Centers in Farmland
An Italian regional council imposed a 200% tax on data centers built in agricultural zones to steer development toward abandoned industrial areas and reduce environmental harm.

Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Legal Threat to Zero-Day Researcher
Microsoft is threatening criminal action against a researcher who publicly disclosed zero-day exploits, sparking criticism over its vulnerability disclosure policies.

US Quantum Computing Push Faces Legal Challenge
A $2 billion US government investment in nine quantum computing startups is under fire. Rep. Zoe Lofgren argues the spending violates the CHIPS Act.

Google Calls Search Monopoly Ruling Flawed in Appeal, Says It Won Fairly
Google appeals its search monopoly ruling, arguing the decision overstepped legal bounds. The company says it won market position through fair competition.

Security Audit Clears DJI Drones of Malware, Challenges FCC Ban
A U.S. cybersecurity audit found no malware or backdoors in DJI drones, casting doubt on the FCC ban and fueling a $1.56B legal fight.

EU Court Case Tests Apple’s Grip on Interoperability
FSFE files a second intervention against Apple at the European Court of Justice, arguing the company must open its ecosystem under the Digital Markets Act.

Union Avoidance Spending by US Employers Tops $1.5 Billion Annually
US employers spend more than $1.5 billion yearly on union avoidance activities, a report finds, raising questions about labor policy and worker rights.

FBI seeks real-time access to nationwide license plate camera network
The FBI issued a request for proposals for nationwide license plate reader data in near real time. The contract would cover 75% of US locations and enable tracking of vehicles.

Lenovo Probes Gray Market Piracy Allegations Tied to G10 Handheld
Lenovo investigates claims its China-only G10 handheld is being used for piracy. Third parties may pre-load illicit games to hike gray market prices.

Iceland-Based Email Service Promises True End-to-End Encryption
Rootshell launches a new email service with end-to-end encryption, hosted in Iceland. The service aims to provide stronger privacy protections for users concerned about surveillance.

Google to Pay $135 Million Over Android Data Tracking
Google will pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it tracked Android users without consent. Millions of users who had an Android phone after 2017 may be eligible for up to $100.

European police shut down VPN used by cybercriminals
Europol and Eurojust led a multinational operation to take down 'First VPN,' a service accused of helping ransomware and fraud attackers evade detection.

AT&T Sues California Over $1B Cost of Aging Copper Network
AT&T sues California to end its obligation to provide landline service, arguing the network costs $1B annually and serves only 3% of households.