EU toughens rules on three major porn platforms
The European Union on Wednesday added three pornographic websites to its list of online platforms that are large enough to come under tougher safety regulation.
Dec 20, 2023
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Service providers charged with keeping kids safe are cautious but see value in AI tool to track risky behavior online
Educators, mental health professionals, juvenile justice officers, and child welfare caseworkers who often see first-hand the trials faced by vulnerable youth, and who are charged with their protection, do see some value ...
Jun 8, 2023
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EU defends split with UK on Microsoft, Activision Blizzard bid
The EU anti-trust chief on Thursday defended the bloc's decision to approve Microsoft's $69-billion takeover bid for US video game giant Activision Blizzard despite the UK's block on it.
May 25, 2023
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Telenor Myanmar sale challenged over data leak fears
The proposed sale of Norwegian telecoms giant Telenor's Myanmar subsidiary could put sensitive personal data of millions of customers into the hands of the junta, according to a complaint filed on Tuesday.
Feb 8, 2022
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Yahoo pulls out of China, citing 'challenging' environment
Yahoo Inc. said Tuesday it has pulled out of China, citing an increasingly challenging operating environment.
Nov 2, 2021
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EU court opinion leaves Facebook more exposed over privacy
Any EU country can take legal action against companies like Facebook over cross-border violations of data privacy rules, not just the main regulator in charge of the company, a top court adviser said Wednesday.
Jan 13, 2021
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Facebook braces for high-stakes antitrust lawsuits from government over Instagram, WhatsApp
Facebook is bracing for one of the most significant legal battles in its 16-year history: Antitrust lawsuits from state and federal authorities that take direct aim at two prized acquisitions that have broadened its global ...
Dec 9, 2020
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Cities press EU for tougher laws governing Airbnb rentals
An alliance of 22 European cities urged the EU on Thursday to enact tougher rules on Airbnb and other short-term holiday rental platforms, accusing them of driving up property prices and squeezing out locals.
Sep 17, 2020
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'Dieselgate' recall of more Mercedes vehicles 'likely'
German authorities will "likely" discover software rigging the level of diesel emissions in Mercedes-Benz cars other than those already sanctioned, the Daimler group warned on Friday.
Feb 21, 2020
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