FTC Launches Enforcement of TAKE IT DOWN Act to Combat Nonconsensual Image Sharing
The FTC begins enforcing a new law requiring platforms to remove intimate images shared without consent, offering victims a complaint portal to report noncompliance
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Digital Policy covers technology regulation, online safety, privacy, platform rules, artificial intelligence policy, digital rights, and government decisions affecting the internet.
Scholars Link Tech Industry Hype to Rising Fascist Paranoia
Researchers highlight how exaggerated techno-optimism and value-driven paranoia in finance and tech echo patterns tied to fascist social dynamics and mass anxiety
India’s AI Ambitions Hindered by Slow Fund Disbursement and Fragmented Strategy
Despite grand AI summits and declarations, India’s AI mission has disbursed less than 4% of approved funds amid a lack of focused investment and…
Supreme Court Reviews Use of Geofence Warrants in Chatrie Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments in Chatrie v. United States, a case challenging the government’s use of geofence warrants that sweep location data from…
Supreme Court Upholds Human Authorship Requirement for AI-Generated Works
The Supreme Court's refusal to hear a case on AI-generated art reaffirms the human authorship mandate, reflecting constitutional foundations of copyright law rooted in…
Court Hears Challenge to Visa Ban Targeting Social Media Researchers
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., examined a lawsuit disputing a Trump-era policy restricting visas for foreign researchers studying online harms and social media…
Shutterstock to Pay $35 Million Over Subscription and Cancellation Violations
Shutterstock will pay $35 million to settle FTC claims of deceptive subscription billing and difficult cancellation practices
U.S. States Expand Efforts to Limit Youth Access to Social Media
More than half of U.S. states have proposed laws to restrict minors’ use of social media, with varying approaches including bans, parental consent, and…
Global Digital Policy Advances April 2026: AI, Safety, and Competition Updates
April 2026 saw major global regulatory moves addressing AI use, online safety for minors, digital competition, and data protection across multiple countries
FTC and Illinois Sue Fake Home Repair Listing Company
The FTC and Illinois filed suit against Premium Home Service for creating thousands of fake business listings and reviews to deceive consumers seeking home…