#Tech Policy

Google is ending unilateral account opt-outs for 13-year-olds. Learn how the new Google Family Link parental approval 13 policy affects your teen's account safety.

Governor Kathy Hochul moves to legalize robotaxis in New York State for 2026, excluding NYC. Explore the impact on Waymo and the future of AV legislation.

Microsoft announces a 'community-first' AI infrastructure plan to address public backlash and political pressure. The company vows to cover its own electricity costs and protect local grids.

President Trump announced Microsoft will implement major changes to prevent rising utility bills for Americans as AI data center construction continues in 2026.

Meta has blocked 550,000 accounts in the first week of Australia's strict social media ban for under-16s. Explore the breakdown of Instagram, Facebook, and Threads account blocks.

Analysis of Meta's acquisition of Chinese-founded AI firm Manus and what it means for the future of U.S.-China tech relations and M&A strategies.

Irish Minister Patrick O'Donovan faces backlash after claiming X is not responsible for CSAM, framing it as a viewer's personal choice.

South Korea and China signed 14 MOUs on Jan. 5, 2026, during the Lee-Xi summit in Beijing, covering industry, technology, and climate change to bolster pragmatic diplomacy.

In January 2026, the xAI Grok AI image generation controversy escalated as France and India launched investigations into CSAM generated by Elon Musk's chatbot.

South Korea generational digital divide 2026 is reaching a critical point. Despite top-tier infrastructure, OECD data shows a massive gap in digital proficiency between age groups.

Federal prosecutors unsealed a $160M Nvidia chip smuggling case as President Trump announced a 25% cut policy to allow Nvidia H200 China exports.

In early December, developer Joshua Aaron sued the DOJ and Apple over the removal of the ICEBlock app. The Apple ICEBlock app lawsuit 2025 challenges the constitutionality of government-pressured censorship.