Government & Policy

Starlink vs Jio: Foreign firms need to match national priorities to win Indian favour

An opinion piece argues that foreign tech firms like Starlink must align with Indian national priorities to succeed in the market.

BSA urges governments to update cybersecurity policies for AI era

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is calling for updated government cybersecurity policies to address AI-driven threats.

Hackers leaked details of more than 41,000 Homeland Security personnel

A hacktivist group has leaked personal information belonging to over 41,000 Homeland Security personnel.

Anthropic tells Governor Gavin Newsom courts should be able to block risky AI models

Anthropic has advised California Governor Gavin Newsom that courts should have the authority to block AI models deemed to pose serious risks.

BSA calls for cybersecurity policy overhaul as frontier AI reshapes threats

The Business Software Alliance is urging governments, including India's, to update cybersecurity policies to address AI-driven threats.

Meesho cuts quarterly loss 68% to Rs 132.5 crore as revenue grows 34%

Bluesky Is Blocking Links to a Major Leak of DHS Employee Records

Bluesky is blocking links to a leaked archive containing the personal contact information of 41,000 DHS employees.

FTC orders Walmart, Delta and others to share how they use personal data to set prices and pay

The FTC has ordered companies including Walmart and Delta to disclose how personal data is used to determine pricing and payments.

Fintech Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In October

The Indian fintech industry is debating the introduction of merchant discount rate (MDR) charges on select UPI transactions.

FCC chair wants to let prisons jam illegal cellphones

The FCC will vote next month on relaxing its longtime ban on cellphone jammers in prisons, a move intended to block illegal devices smuggled into facilities.

Peptide peddlers cheer as RFK Jr. unilaterally grants access, overruling FDA

Health Secretary RFK Jr. issued a new rule allowing specialty pharmacies to sell six peptide drugs despite FDA objections on safety and efficacy grounds.

Apple fined $15.5 million as South Korea orders changes to App Store rules

South Korean regulators fined Apple and Google and ordered policy changes regarding their app payment practices on their respective app stores.

Victory! You Can Now Exclude Apps from Siri AI

Apple's iOS 27.2 update introduces a new setting allowing users to exclude specific apps from Siri AI, addressing privacy concerns about secure messaging apps.

Court Should Curb Abuse of Grand Jury Subpoenas Targeting Social Media Users

Civil liberties groups filed a court brief challenging the government's use of grand jury subpoenas to unmask anonymous social media critics, arguing the practice chills free speech and is often issued without evidence of crime.

Foreign gadget bans: all the news about the FCC’s clampdown on Chinese tech

US government bans foreign drones, routers, robots and related devices, citing national security despite providing no public evidence of threats.

Australia moves to ban AI chatbots from ‘emotional intimacy’ with children

Australia's digital duty of care bill, now passed by the House, includes restrictions on AI chatbots forming 'emotional intimacy' with children.

Brendan Carr plans to let prisons jam cellphone signals

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced plans to vote on rules allowing prisons to deploy cellphone signal jamming technology to block contraband communication.

Europe should make AI prove its value before giving it priority on the grid

European governments should require AI infrastructure to demonstrate value before prioritizing grid access, given the broader stakes for households and businesses in electricity network allocation.