Ex-X Policy Chief Joins Tools for Humanity Amid Musk-Altman Feud
Nick Pickles, former head of global affairs at X, joins Tools for Humanity as chief policy officer, despite Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Tech Policy
Roblox Targeted by New York's Online Safety Act
New York State Sen. Andrew Gounardes introduces bill to regulate online platforms, including Roblox, to protect children's online safety.
Amazon Accused of Excluding Neighborhoods from Prime Delivery, DC AG Alleges
DC Attorney General sues Amazon for allegedly excluding two Washington, DC zip codes from Prime delivery, affecting 48,000 customers in majority-Black and low-income areas.
Biden Administration Punts TikTok Ban Decision to Incoming Trump Administration
The Biden administration has announced it will leave the decision on the TikTok ban to the incoming Trump administration, despite calls from lawmakers to extend the deadline.
Bluesky Faces Crucial Test as Users Demand Ban on Controversial Figure
Bluesky's 25 million users urge the platform to ban writer and podcast host Jesse Singal, sparking a debate on online safety and free speech.
Brendan Carr Takes Reins as FCC Chair, Outlining Ambitious Tech and Media Agenda
Brendan Carr officially becomes FCC chair, outlining priorities including tech and media regulation, spectrum management, and security threats from China, with implications for the tech and media industries.
California Bill Proposes Social Media Warning Labels to Protect Youth Mental Health
A new California bill aims to require social media platforms to display warning labels about potential mental health risks to kids and teenagers, sparking a national conversation on online safety.
CapCut Returns Online in US, But App Store Availability Remains Uncertain
ByteDance-owned video editing app CapCut is back online in the US, but its return to Apple and Google's app stores remains uncertain amidst ongoing legal battles and regulatory hurdles.
Cash App Fined $255 Million in Back-to-Back Settlements Over Consumer Protection Violations
Cash App, owned by Block Inc., agrees to pay $255 million in settlements with 48 states and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over allegations of weak security measures and fraudulent activities.