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The bill has now become law, giving ByteDance nine months to sell the app, with a possible three-month extension.
Concerns over the addictive nature of TikTok Lite's rewards system prompted EU regulators to threaten fines and potential bans.
The regulator claims that Amazon restricted consumers' freedom of choice by automatically pre-setting a 'Subscribe and Save' option on its website.
The US Attorney General has emphasised the severity of cyber threats originating from Iran, highlighting their potential impact on national security and economic stability.
The Spanish government has not disclosed whether foreign or domestic entities are suspected of orchestrating the espionage, signalling a renewed effort to address digital surveillance concerns and protect the privacy of politicians and citizens alike.
The Federal Trade Commission's decision to ban noncompete agreements marks a significant shift in employment regulations, impacting millions of workers nationwide and sparking debates over the fairness of these contractual practices.
Amid escalating tensions between Elon Musk and Australian authorities over the publication of a controversial video on his platform X, accusations of censorship and calls for imprisonment have stirred a heated debate.
Chinese universities and research institutions acquired high-end Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) processors through resellers, despite Washington's prohibition on such technology sales to China.
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Digital Technologies
From internet applications to quantum computing, we focus on advanced and emerging digital technologies which are increasingly reshaping our economies and societies.
Clusters of Policy topics
We unpack digital policy by exploring over 50 topics – from access and sustainable development to network security and the future of work – classified in 7 clusters.
Processes
Follow some of the most important digital policy processes, from the EU's work on the Digital Services Act/Digital Markets Act to the UN Cybercrime Ad Hoc Committee.