Australia is expanding its social media restrictions to include Reddit and Kick starting December 10. The ban affects users under 16 and puts the enforcement burden on platforms themselves. Companies face potential fines of up to AU$49.5 million for non-compliance.
The EU’s recently adopted due diligence rules are drawing fire for applying European standards globally. Critics say the directive creates an uneven playing field that disadvantages non-EU companies. The rules carry penalties up to 5% of global turnover.
New FCC rules could lead to DJI drones being banned from sale in the US. The vote opens the door to retroactive bans of products using DJI’s communication technology. Here’s what drone owners need to know.
A new report from former Department of Energy staffers exposes why Biden’s signature climate legislation faced implementation delays. Interviews with 80+ insiders point to muddled priorities and risk aversion dating back to the Solyndra failure.
China is blaming the Netherlands for creating “chaos” in the semiconductor supply chain after the Dutch government seized control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia. The move has already disrupted chip supplies to automakers and triggered export restrictions from China.
The debate over AI superintelligence has escalated dramatically with thousands of signatures on a statement calling for development pause. Industry pioneers and public figures express concerns ranging from loss of freedom to existential risks.
The Space Force faces unprecedented pressure to reform acquisition processes as China accelerates space militarization. Traditional procurement methods cannot match the pace needed for space dominance in the new era of great power competition.
The Biden administration is threatening to withhold $160 million from California over commercial driver’s licenses for noncitizens. This federal-state clash could disrupt supply chains and reshape transportation policy nationwide.
