Updates

6 Mar 2026

Social media access for children under 16 set to be banned in Indonesia

New regulation in Indonesia will restrict minors from major platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Roblox.

6 Mar 2026

EU competition scrutiny pushes Meta to reopen WhatsApp AI access

Rival AI developers gain access to WhatsApp after EU regulators challenge Meta’s earlier platform restrictions.

6 Mar 2026

Calls grow to strengthen New Zealand privacy law

Major health data breaches intensify calls to strengthen privacy laws in New Zealand.

6 Mar 2026

EU launches panel on child safety online and social media age rules

Digital safety for minors moves up the EU agenda as a Commission panel studies algorithmic risks and potential social media age limits.

6 Mar 2026

OpenAI explains 5 AI value models transforming enterprise strategy

A new enterprise AI roadmap has emerged after OpenAI detailed 5 value models guiding business transformation.

6 Mar 2026

New Coruna exploit kit targets iPhones running older iOS versions

Google urges iPhone users to update to the latest iOS version after discovering an exploit toolkit capable of bypassing security protections on older devices.

6 Mar 2026

Epic Games dispute leads to changes in Google Play policies

Fortnite expected to return to Google Play following settlement agreement.

6 Mar 2026

EU watchdog urges limits on US data access

Negotiations between the EU and US focus on potential border security data sharing.

6 Mar 2026

Major crypto exchanges in South Korea face new ownership limits

The change aims to balance growth and governance, limiting excessive control while supporting new crypto market entrants.

6 Mar 2026

U Mobile named Malaysia’s fastest 5G network in 2025

Backed by real-world user data and advanced antenna technology, one Malaysian telco has pulled ahead of its rivals in the race to deliver the country’s fastest 5G experience.