Amazon's Zoox Under Investigation for Autonomous Vehicle Safety
Zoox, Amazon's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, is under investigation by NHTSA for allegedly sidestepping federal safety laws.
Tech Regulation
Ford Fined $165M for Slow Recall of Faulty Rearview Cameras
Ford agrees to pay $165M penalty for slow recall of vehicles with faulty rearview cameras, second-largest fine in NHTSA history.
Bluesky Breaches EU Regulations by Failing to Disclose Regional User Numbers
Bluesky, a surging social network, is in breach of EU regulations by not publishing regional user numbers, facing potential penalties of up to 1% of global annual turnover.
Bluesky Violates EU Digital Services Act Rules, But Avoids Regulation Due to Size
Twitter alternative Bluesky breaks EU rules on information disclosure, but escapes regulation due to its smaller user base, for now.
EU's Outgoing Competition Chief Margrethe Vestager Reflects on 'Partly Successful' Tenure
Margrethe Vestager, EU's outgoing competition chief, expresses regret over not taking stronger action against Big Tech, urging regulators to be 'bolder' in the future.
Google Sues to Block CFPB's Bank-Like Supervision Over Google Pay Fraud Concerns
Google pushes back against CFPB's order for federal supervision, citing 'government overreach' in fraud prevention and error resolution processes
TikTok to Block Appearance-Altering Effects for Minors Amid Mental Health Concerns
TikTok announces plans to restrict access to appearance-altering effects for users under 18, responding to criticism over its impact on minors' mental health and data harvesting concerns.
TikTok to Restrict Beauty Filters for Minors Amid Mental Health Concerns
TikTok announces plans to block appearance-altering effects for users under 18, responding to criticism over its impact on minors' mental health and data harvesting concerns.
Instagram Head Warns: AI-Generated Content Demands Source Verification
Adam Mosseri, Instagram's boss, emphasizes the need to consider the source of online content as AI-generated images become increasingly realistic.
