Germany’s New Battle for Control of the Feed
German media regulators want approved Public Value journalism to receive greater prominence on social platforms. Presented as a wa…
Frustrated Young Couples Turn to AI Romantic Partners
While the stereotype of AI companions is that they are used by lonely, single men, a new study suggests their use is higher among …
How AI, Remote Trials and New Business Models Could Transform Drug Testing
In an interview with Statement, Lindus Health co-founder Mery Beckwith explains how AI and remote clinical trials could cut drug d…
X Bows to Pressure From Britain’s Censors
Britain’s communications regulator can now count on X to review and remove content more quickly. Hate and disinformation are the s…
Fears Grow EU Set to Clamp Down on VPNs
The EU is considering regulation on VPNs as part of its age-verification push, but tech experts warn it is a “slippery slope” towa…
Europe Wants Age Checks but Has Not Checked the Basics
The European Commission wants to standardize age verification online, but has so far offered only a flawed app, security gaps and …
Google’s New Human Test Exploits a De Facto Monopoly
Google’s new reCAPTCHA can no longer be used without Google Play Services. The company is expanding its power and shutting out And…
EU Faces Calls to Tighten Enforcement of Digital Markets Rules
The EU has received calls to strengthen enforcement and expand its tech rules on fair competition in a review of the Digital Marke…
France’s Fight Over Encrypted Chats Flares Up Again
France wants access to encrypted chats, putting the security and privacy of citizens and companies at risk. The threat extends bey…
Amadeus Promises a Brave New Biometric Travel World
A scanned face could soon be enough to board a flight, enter a taxi or check into a hotel. That is how the technology group Amadeu…
A New View of the Moon: Artemis II Images Show the Far Side Up Close
New photographs from NASA's Artemis II mission, which completed a flyby of the Moon in early April, show close-up details of the l…
Australia’s Social Media Law Collides With Reality
Four months after Australia introduced the world’s first social media ban for under-16s, most teenagers are still finding easy way…
Meta Hit with Irish Probe Over EU Online Speech Rules
An Irish media regulator’s investigation of Meta highlights the power it wields over global technology and social media companies.
Roblox and the Price of Safety and Child Protection
Roblox has tightened protections for underage users and is losing millions of daily players. The new age controls highlight how di…
EU Pushes for Real-Time Access to Google Search Data
The European Commission plans to access Google’s most sensitive user data. Officially, the aim is to promote competition. In pract…