Meta’s Aussie Teen Purge Begins Ahead of “World-First” Ban
Meta has begun deactivating accounts for users it believes are under 16 in Australia, ahead of a new law. The move highlights the immense practical and privacy challenges of such a ban.
Category: Policy
Congress told NASA’s Moon plan “cannot work,” needs “consequences”
In a stark congressional hearing, experts warned that NASA’s Artemis program is on an unsustainable path. Former Administrator Mike Griffin said the plan relying on orbital refueling is unworkable and should be canceled.
Australian Teens Take Social Media Ban to High Court
Two Australian teenagers are fighting a nationwide social media ban for under-16s in the country’s highest court. The controversial law, set to take effect December 10, could fine platforms A$49.5 million for non-compliance. The teens argue the ban unlawfully restricts political communication.
The AI Industry’s $150 Million Political War Is Here
A political war is brewing in the AI industry with two super PACs preparing to spend over $150 million to influence the 2026 midterm elections. On one side, Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI executives want to block regulation. On the other, Anthropic employees and safety advocates are pushing for cont
EU Backs Off Forced CSAM Scanning in Major Tech Win
The European Council has agreed on child protection legislation that doesn’t require tech companies to identify and remove CSAM. This represents a major shift from 2023 proposals and a victory for encryption advocates. The proposal now heads to negotiations with Parliament.
Mobile industry warns patchwork cybersecurity rules driving costs up 75%
The mobile industry faces skyrocketing cybersecurity costs as fragmented regulations create compliance burdens. Operators could see spending double to $42 billion annually by 2030 while dealing with 75% more attacks.
EU’s “Voluntary” Chat Scanning Deal Sparks Privacy Panic
EU lawmakers have finally reached agreement on the controversial Chat Control legislation after more than three years of failed attempts. The new “voluntary” scanning approach still threatens encryption and digital rights according to experts.
Why Free Market Healthcare Could Actually Work
According to Forbes, our healthcare system needs more freedom, not more mandates. Their blueprint includes universal HSAs, catastrophic coverage, and real price transparency. It’s a radical departure from current approaches.
FDIC Eases Bank Capital Rules for Treasury Market
The FDIC has voted to relax enhanced supplementary leverage ratio requirements for the largest US banks. This move aims to address lender concerns about acting as intermediaries in Treasury markets during stress periods.
Trump’s AI ‘Manhattan Project’ Raises More Questions Than Answers
President Trump’s Genesis Mission executive order creates a closed-loop AI platform connecting 17 national labs and federal supercomputers. The ambitious project compares itself to the Manhattan Project but provides no cost estimates or funding details, raising questions about potential subsidies fo