Policymakers are stepping up their oversight of AI, often with very different approaches
Tackling greenwashing and fake online reviews in Australia
Regulators from the UK to China have made strengthening consumer protection in the digital economy a priority
California signs online safety and transparency bills into law
Due to limited progress at the federal level, states have taken matters into their own hands, but their legislative efforts have faced stiff opposition
Cloudbusting: Hyperscalers come under increasing regulatory scrutiny
France, the Netherlands and the UK have all announced reviews of competition in the cloud market, but will their investigations identify concerns?
Safer and more secure digital products in Europe
The Cyber Resilience Act, designed to make connected devices more secure, is another example of Europe attempting to set the global standard
Ofcom to explore competition and consumer issues in digital markets
As services such as FaceTime, WhatsApp and Zoom have replaced voice calling and SMS, do these present new harms for consumers?
Facial recognition system declared unconstitutional in Buenos Aires
The decision could set an important precedent for the region, with other jurisdictions soon following suit
Promoting competition between cloud providers
Proposed amendments by the Netherlands to the EU’s Data Act could support interoperability, although some provisions could see lengthy negotiations
Social media platforms under the spotlight in Australia
With scams becoming more prevalent across multiple channels, protecting individuals from emotional and financial harm is high on the policy agenda
Court rules in FCC’s favour in 5.9GHz battle
Reallocating spectrum is necessary to meet rising broadband demands, but the regulator should also act to support investment and innovation in vehicle safety
