Police in Jammu and Kashmir are stopping people to search their phones for VPN apps, having already penalized about 800 users. The two-month ban, enacted on December 29, is being challenged by digital rights advocates who say it’s an overreach of emergency powers.
The Trump administration’s operation in Venezuela is being framed as a stark departure from past foreign policy. According to The Wall Street Journal, the goal isn’t democracy, but controlling oil and stopping an “invasion” of migrants. This marks a significant, and controversial, shift in doctrine.
China’s internet regulator has proposed new measures that would force AI chatbots to get your explicit permission before using your conversations for training. The draft rules, open for feedback until late January, aim to boost safety but could slow down how quickly these AI models learn and improve
China is drafting what experts call the world’s first regulations targeting “human-like interactive AI services.” The rules aim to prevent AI from influencing human emotions in ways that could lead to self-harm or suicide.
India’s tightening AI governance is no longer just about compliance—it’s actively redirecting where AI runs. The push for data sovereignty is driving demand for locally built, secure hardware, from data centers to the edge.
A new defense spending law grants the U.S. government authority to restrict American investment in key Chinese technology sectors. The provisions target artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced semiconductors, aiming to prevent U.S. capital from aiding strategic rivals.
A proposal to block states from regulating artificial intelligence, thought dead after a bipartisan rejection in May, is making a comeback. Backed by a draft Trump executive order and House Republicans, it aims to create a single, weak federal standard. This would strip states of their power to prot
A wave of new age verification laws is reshaping the internet, forcing platforms to check IDs or scan faces. But these well-intentioned rules are creating privacy risks and making the web less open for everyone.
Meta is rolling out a new choice for EU users: share all your data for fully personalized ads, or share less for limited targeting. This follows a €200 million fine over their unpopular “pay or consent” subscription model. The move highlights the ongoing tug-of-war between Big Tech and European regu
The Supreme Court is weighing whether the president overstepped by using a national emergency law to impose sweeping tariffs. The administration claimed the $1.8 trillion in revenue is vital, but new estimates show the economic damage outweighs the gains.
