Digital India, data laws and tech regulation.
The UK government plans to modernize 140-year-old legislation and impose up to 14 years imprisonment for sabotaging subsea cables critical to internet and energy infrastructure.
Apple has implemented necessary iOS changes to support SIM binding compliance with India's Department of Telecommunications mandate set to take effect December 31, though Signal has not responded to compliance notices.
Greece passed legislation banning social media use for children under 15, with restrictions taking effect January 1, 2027.
India's Department of Telecommunications mandates SIM-binding rules for messaging and communication apps starting January 1, 2027, requiring apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to implement SIM-based login verification.
The FCC has exercised new authority to block consumer gadgets containing chips deemed to pose national security risks, starting with devices using Chinese camera processing chips.
Palantir's chief argues that Europe must accept some level of dependence on US technology, suggesting limitations to European tech sovereignty ambitions.
Meta was ordered to pay $25 billion in fines by New Mexico after a jury found the company guilty of nearly 44 million violations of state consumer protection laws related to data misuse and user deception.
IEEE Spectrum profiles engineer Nikhil Jathar's experience advocating on Capitol Hill for federal tech education and research funding during Congressional Visits Day.
Two critical PHP vulnerabilities affecting 70% of internet-facing websites were disclosed, prompting global updates and alerts from India's CERT-In and international cybersecurity agencies.
Tech giants and AI development have become campaign issues in US midterm elections, with datacenters and environmental concerns fueling voter skepticism.
India's Department of Telecom has set January 1, 2027, as the effective date for SIM-binding requirements on messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, with a December 31, 2026 compliance deadline.
Ireland's enterprise minister discusses the country's AI strategy as Europe moderates its regulatory stance to compete in the global AI race while hosting major tech operations.
India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised TV channels to limit AI use to assistive roles, creating ambiguity around AI news anchors that multiple channels currently deploy.
Bengaluru Police arrested a 25-year-old man for uploading an AI-generated video falsely depicting a bomb blast at Vidhana Soudha, Karnataka's state legislature building.
The UN's first cybercrime treaty aims to protect rights online but critics warn vague language could allow authoritarian governments to suppress legitimate expression.
The US Department of Homeland Security ordered federal civilian agencies to remove Chinese AI company DeepSeek from government systems and halt procurement, citing national security threats including data collection and potential malware.
The European Commission opened a Digital Services Act investigation into Booking.com over its handling of phishing, fraudulent listings, and user data protection.
The EU opened a Digital Services Act investigation into Booking.com following preliminary findings and risk assessment reports submitted over multiple years.
