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Round-up of the latest news Australia expands social media ban EU publishes ‘digital simplification’ package Vodacom to use Starlink to close connectivity gaps in Africa FCC to introduce new licensing framework for subsea cables New privacy rules come into force in India EU adopts ‘European Democracy Shield’ See more

Round-up of the latest news Plans to limit AI weapons opposed by the US and Russia EU to target ‘homegrown AI’ with new strategy Meta accused of failing to police illegal content 25 EU states sign ‘Jutland Declaration’ on child protection online Australian competition regulator sues Microsoft over AI-linked price rises Faulty DNS update the… [Read More]

Round-up of the latest news EU-US data privacy framework survives legal challenge ‘No compromise’ on EU’s tech regulation Google avoids break-up order US ends international agreements to combat fake news Satellite plans ‘will ruin the night sky’ EU forced to re-calculate DSA supervisory fees See more

The Algorithm’s Grip: How Digital Gatekeepers Are Reshaping Media Pluralism Sarvjeet Pal with Co-Author Nishat Bhatotia Abstract:The essay aims to discuss how algorithms influence the distribution of content and ownership of media, which results in filter bubbles, echo chambers, and information monopolies. So far, attempts to regulate cross-border algorithmic attention monopolies have been futile, ultimately… [Read More]

Round-up of the latest news EU unveils AI code of practice US to ban Chinese technology in submarine cables Age verification app will be tested in five EU states UK seeks resolution to Apple encryption clash New presidential executive orders will target ‘Woke AI’ in the US See more

Round-up of the latest news ‘No excuse’ for regulators falling behind the market EU waters down green deal legislation US reverses cybersecurity orders BBC threatens Perplexity AI with legal action over scraping ‘No significant barriers’ to age verification technology See more