EU Digital Markets Act Review Finds No Major Changes Needed Yet
The European Commission’s first review of the Digital Markets Act confirms its effectiveness but postpones expanding rules to AI, cloud, or social media interoperability
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Private Digital ID Systems Gain Traction Amid AI Identity Threats
Rising AI-enabled identity fraud and privacy concerns are driving demand for private digital ID credentials that verify personhood without relying on government-issued IDs
MIT team maps atomic structure of relaxor ferroelectrics in 3D
Researchers at MIT have directly imaged the three-dimensional atomic structure of a relaxor ferroelectric for the first time, refining models crucial for advanced electronic…
African Governments’ Control of Information Influences Election Processes
Recent elections in Ghana and Tanzania highlight how government control over information and digital infrastructure shapes electoral transparency and outcomes in Africa
UK Online Safety Act Faces Test Amid 2026 Local Elections
With the UK’s Online Safety Act fully active, Ofcom and social media firms face scrutiny over their roles in preventing online harm and election…
EU AI Regulation Faces Deregulatory Shift Amid Big Tech Influence
The European Commission’s latest AI regulation proposals reflect significant deregulatory moves influenced by Big Tech lobbying and AI hype, raising concerns over data protection…
MIT Develops Robotic Building Blocks to Cut Construction Carbon Emissions
Researchers at MIT have designed a robotic assembly system using modular building blocks that could reduce embodied carbon emissions in construction by up to…
EU Commission Finds Meta’s Age Verification for Minors Insufficient Under DSA
The European Commission preliminarily determined that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram fail to adequately enforce age restrictions for users under 13, risking a significant fine