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Fears New Zealand’s Proposed Telco Law May Broaden State Powers Over Encrypted Messaging
‘New Zealanders will no longer be able to rely on overseas-based networks or applications ... for private or encrypted communications,’ said the FSU.
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France’s Lower House Backs Social Media Ban for Kids Under 15, Phone Ban for All Schools
Other countries are planning or considering legislation to ban children from social media, similar to Australia’s law, including Malaysia and Denmark.
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Texas Governor Bars State Employees From Using Shein, Temu on State-Owned Devices
The governor coordinated with Vice Adm. TJ White, chief of Texas Cyber Command, in updating the prohibited technologies list.
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Malaysia Lifts Ban on X’s AI Chatbot Grok
Malaysia’s decision to end the block on the AI image and text generator came after a similar move by the Philippines earlier this week.
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TikTok Announces Formation of US Majority-Owned Joint Venture to Prevent Ban
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is backed by managing investors Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. The app’s Beijing-based parent company retains a 19.9 percent stake.
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Philippines to End Ban on X’s AI Chatbot Grok
Last week, X imposed limits on Grok’s image editing capabilities, with X’s Safety unit saying it was working to add additional safeguards.
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Bessent Warns Taiwan Chip Reliance Risks ‘Economic Apocalypse’
The Treasury secretary said Washington is racing to reshore semiconductors and critical minerals to counteract China’s leverage over key supply chains.
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British PM Says ‘No Options off the Table’ as Calls Grow to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Lawmakers cited members of the public saying children’s mental health and ability to focus on learning were being negatively impacted by social media use.
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Japan Warns X Over Misuse of Grok AI Imagery
Tokyo said legal measures are on the table if the situation doesn’t improve.
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X Restricts Grok’s Image Editing Function Amid Global Concerns
The move came after several authorities from around the world launched investigations into or lawsuits against Elon Musk’s social media platform.
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Amazon Launches EU-Only AWS Cloud, Announces Expansion Across Europe
AWS plans to expand the sovereign cloud beyond Germany into more EU countries.
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US Gives Go-Ahead for Nvidia’s H200 Chip Sales to China
Regulations say China cannot receive more than half of the quantity of chips sold to U.S. consumers.
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Malaysia to Take Legal Action Against X Over Use of Grok to Generate Explicit Content
The announcement followed a decision by the UK’s communications regulator to open a formal investigation into X.
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Trump Says He Will Speak to Musk About Restoring Internet Access in Iran
An internet blackout is in force in Iran amid protests across the country.
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Malaysia, Indonesia Block Musk’s Grok Amid Explicit Content Scrutiny
Both countries pointed to harm involving women and minors as a central concern driving regulatory action.
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Fears New Zealand’s Proposed Telco Law May Broaden State Powers Over Encrypted Messaging
‘New Zealanders will no longer be able to rely on overseas-based networks or applications ... for private or encrypted communications,’ said the FSU.
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France’s Lower House Backs Social Media Ban for Kids Under 15, Phone Ban for All Schools
Other countries are planning or considering legislation to ban children from social media, similar to Australia’s law, including Malaysia and Denmark.
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Texas Governor Bars State Employees From Using Shein, Temu on State-Owned Devices
The governor coordinated with Vice Adm. TJ White, chief of Texas Cyber Command, in updating the prohibited technologies list.
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Malaysia Lifts Ban on X’s AI Chatbot Grok
Malaysia’s decision to end the block on the AI image and text generator came after a similar move by the Philippines earlier this week.
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TikTok Announces Formation of US Majority-Owned Joint Venture to Prevent Ban
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is backed by managing investors Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. The app’s Beijing-based parent company retains a 19.9 percent stake.
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Philippines to End Ban on X’s AI Chatbot Grok
Last week, X imposed limits on Grok’s image editing capabilities, with X’s Safety unit saying it was working to add additional safeguards.
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Bessent Warns Taiwan Chip Reliance Risks ‘Economic Apocalypse’
The Treasury secretary said Washington is racing to reshore semiconductors and critical minerals to counteract China’s leverage over key supply chains.
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British PM Says ‘No Options off the Table’ as Calls Grow to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Lawmakers cited members of the public saying children’s mental health and ability to focus on learning were being negatively impacted by social media use.
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Japan Warns X Over Misuse of Grok AI Imagery
Tokyo said legal measures are on the table if the situation doesn’t improve.
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X Restricts Grok’s Image Editing Function Amid Global Concerns
The move came after several authorities from around the world launched investigations into or lawsuits against Elon Musk’s social media platform.
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Amazon Launches EU-Only AWS Cloud, Announces Expansion Across Europe
AWS plans to expand the sovereign cloud beyond Germany into more EU countries.
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US Gives Go-Ahead for Nvidia’s H200 Chip Sales to China
Regulations say China cannot receive more than half of the quantity of chips sold to U.S. consumers.
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Malaysia to Take Legal Action Against X Over Use of Grok to Generate Explicit Content
The announcement followed a decision by the UK’s communications regulator to open a formal investigation into X.
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Trump Says He Will Speak to Musk About Restoring Internet Access in Iran
An internet blackout is in force in Iran amid protests across the country.
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Malaysia, Indonesia Block Musk’s Grok Amid Explicit Content Scrutiny
Both countries pointed to harm involving women and minors as a central concern driving regulatory action.
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