Australia Bans Social Media for Under 16s, Tech Companies Face Fines
Australia passes law banning social media for children under 16, giving tech companies a year to comply or face hefty fines, sparking debate on online safety and free speech
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Australia Passes Landmark Legislation to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 16
Australia approves ban on social media for children under 16, citing concerns over negative impact on well-being, with fines up to $32 million for non-compliance
Australia to Introduce 'News Tax' on Social Media and Search Engines
Australian government to introduce legislative amendment forcing Big Tech to pay for news, following Meta's withdrawal from commercial deals
China Launches Antitrust Probe into NVIDIA's Mellanox Acquisition
Chinese regulators investigate NVIDIA over antitrust violations related to its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox, citing failure to provide product information to local chipmakers.
Corning Offers Concessions to Settle EU Antitrust Case Over Gorilla Glass Dominance
Corning proposes remedies to settle EU antitrust investigation, pledging to loosen grip on Alkali-AS Glass market and avoid hefty fines.
Court Rejects TikTok's First Amendment Argument, Paving Way for Potential US Ban
A federal court has ruled against TikTok's claims that a US ban would violate its First Amendment rights, potentially clearing the way for a sale or ban of the Chinese-owned social media platform.
Drake Accuses Universal Music Group and Spotify of Manipulating Chart Success with Bots and Payola
Rapper Drake files petition accusing UMG and Spotify of using bots and payola to boost Kendrick Lamar's song 'Not Like Us' to viral status, sparking controversy in the music industry
Elon Musk Clashes with SEC Again as Agency Prepares 'Numerous Counts' Against Him
Elon Musk's lawyer claims the SEC is preparing multiple charges against him, reigniting a long-standing feud between the entrepreneur and the regulatory agency.
Elon Musk Emerges as Potential Savior for TikTok Amid US Ban Threat
Chinese officials consider Elon Musk as broker or buyer for TikTok, citing his relationships with Trump and China, as the app's legal options dwindle.