Former President Trump is preparing an executive order to block state-level AI regulations. The move follows failed legislative attempts and highlights a major split within the GOP on tech policy.
Mozilla’s latest Firefox update, version 146, is rolling out now. It brings a major new backup feature for Windows 10 users and important stability improvements for Mac and Linux.
During Supreme Court arguments, Justice Brett Kavanaugh repeatedly raised concerns about protecting the Federal Reserve. He pressed the administration’s lawyer on whether a broad interpretation of presidential firing power would endanger the central bank’s autonomy.
Meta is introducing a new option for users in the European Union to see fewer personalized ads. The change, set for January 2026, is a result of pressure from EU regulators. It represents a significant shift in how the platform’s core advertising model operates in its second-largest market.
The developer behind the ICEBlock app is suing the federal government, claiming unlawful threats led to its removal from app stores in October. The suit alleges free speech violations and coercion of Apple by the Trump administration.
New research shows a massive engineering failure in health tech for seniors. While the healthcare IoT market heads for $289 billion, confusing privacy settings are leading users to unplug their devices, sacrificing health for perceived safety.
The European Commission fined X €120 million for violating the Digital Services Act. In response, X’s head of product accused the Commission of abusing a platform exploit and shut down its advertising account.
A security researcher found Kohler’s “end-to-end encrypted” smart toilet camera is anything but. Meanwhile, a critical cyberdefense agency remains leaderless, and a major Chinese hacking campaign goes unpunished. It’s a rough week for digital safety.
The European Union has levied its first-ever fine under the Digital Services Act, and it’s a big one against X. The €120 million penalty targets the platform’s “deceptive” verification system and a lack of ad and data transparency.
The UK’s communications regulator has issued its first major fine under the Online Safety Act. A porn site operator must pay £1 million for ineffective age checks and faces daily penalties if it doesn’t comply within 72 hours.
