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
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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's DOGE Plans Raise Concerns Over Mass Deregulation and Weakening of Federal Government
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans, backed by President-elect Donald Trump, aim to cut thousands of federal regulations, sparking concerns over mass deregulation and the erosion of the civil service.
Federal Court Upholds TikTok Divest-or-Ban Law, Raising Uncertainty for App's Future
A federal appeals court has ruled that a law banning TikTok from the US unless its Chinese parent company divests it is constitutional, sparking concerns for the app's future in the country.
FTC Bans Data Brokers from Selling Sensitive Location Data, Citing Surveillance Risks
The Federal Trade Commission has banned two data brokers from collecting and selling sensitive location data, citing risks of surveillance and harm to millions of Americans.