Virginia’s updated consumer data law now imposes strict rules on how social media platforms can engage with minors. The law, which took effect on January 1st, is being challenged by tech group NetChoice on free speech and privacy grounds.
The White House has ordered the unwinding of a deal for HieFo Corp. to purchase chip assets from Emcore. The move follows a Cfius review and highlights ongoing tensions over critical tech.
TSMC secured a crucial annual export license from the US Commerce Department for its facilities in Nanjing, China. This allows the chipmaker to continue importing American equipment without individual vendor approvals, keeping its mature-node production lines online.
The Justice Department’s release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has been plagued by errors. Redactions meant to hide sensitive details could be easily bypassed, revealing alleged victim information and financial transactions.
The FCC has officially banned new foreign-made drones from the U.S. market, a move directly targeting Chinese giants DJI and Autel. The decision follows a congressionally mandated review and cites risks to national security, especially around major upcoming events. This will reshape the entire comme
Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia’s High Court challenging a new law that bans users under 16 from social media. The company argues it’s not a social media platform but a “collection of public fora,” and that the law infringes on political communication.
President Trump has signed an executive order seeking to assert federal dominance over AI policy. The move directs agencies to sideline state laws, setting up a major conflict over who controls the future of artificial intelligence.
House Democrats are launching a new commission on artificial intelligence to build policy expertise. This comes as AI companies ramp up their Washington presence with major lobbying and a $100 million+ super PAC for the 2026 midterms.
The Trump Administration is shifting its industrial policy focus from artificial intelligence to robotics. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is meeting with industry CEOs, and a new executive order could come as early as next year.
In a dramatic escalation of their feud, X claims it banned the European Commission’s advertising account for a rules violation. This came just one day after the EU slapped X with a roughly $140 million fine for alleged deceptive practices and lack of transparency.
