Australia Proposes ‘Digital Duty of Care’ for Big Tech
The Australian government is set to introduce legislation aimed at regulating digital services, emphasizing user control over content feeds.
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Utah Halts VPN Age-Verification Law Amid Legal Challenge
Utah's Department of Commerce has paused enforcement of a law targeting VPN usage while awaiting a federal court ruling, following a challenge from Aylo, the owner of Pornhub.
Emerging Legal Landscape for Algorithmic Rent Pricing
A surge in litigation against multifamily housing landlords highlights the impact of new state and local regulations on algorithmic rent pricing practices.
BIS Chief Questions Stablecoins’ Credibility for Large-Scale Payments
Pablo Hernández de Cos of the Bank for International Settlements critiques stablecoins as viable payment methods, emphasizing the need for regulatory clarity and exploring alternatives like tokenized bank deposits.
Brussels Considers Regulation for DeFi Lending Vaults Under MiCA
The European Commission is evaluating whether decentralized finance (DeFi) lending vaults should be regulated under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, raising complex legal questions.
Waymo Doubles Lobbying Efforts in Robotaxi Competition with Uber
Waymo has significantly increased its lobbying expenditures to influence U.S. regulatory decisions regarding autonomous taxi services, intensifying its competition with Uber.
OpenAI Advocates for Enhanced AI Safety Regulations in California
OpenAI is urging California to bolster its AI safety laws, specifically calling for amendments to the existing SB 53 framework to enhance protections for frontier AI models.
Epic Games Critiques Apple’s New EU App Store Fee Structure
Epic Games has dismissed Apple's revised App Store fees for the EU as inadequate, highlighting ongoing tensions over compliance with the Digital Markets Act.
California Sets New Tire Efficiency Standards to Save Drivers and Reduce Emissions
California has approved the first-ever tire efficiency standards in the U.S., aiming to save drivers $1 billion annually while cutting carbon emissions significantly.
Washington Court Halts Kalshi’s Sports Betting Operations
A Washington state judge has ordered Kalshi to cease its sports betting and other wagering activities, citing violations of state gambling laws.
