President-elect Donald Trump’s commitment to limit the influence of big tech reflects a growing concern among the American populace regarding the power these companies wield. According to a JL Partners poll, a significant majority—74% of Americans—expressed worries about big tech’s impact on politics, the economy, and personal lives. The survey…

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has signaled a potential investigation into Apple and Google, specifically scrutinizing their control over mobile web browsers. Recent assessments by the CMA suggest that the mobile browser market is not functioning effectively for both consumers and businesses in the UK. The CMA’s provisional…

On Wednesday, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced a significant initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility to higher education by offering free tuition to undergraduate students from families with annual incomes under $200,000, starting in the fall of 2025. This decision reflects a broader effort by the university to address…

In November 2023, the United States experienced what has been described as the most significant telecom hack in the nation’s history, a breach that has raised alarming questions about the integrity of American telecommunications systems. According to Mark Warner, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, the attack was executed…

NASA has unveiled significant progress in its Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon for the first time in over five decades. The space agency has partnered with SpaceX and Blue Origin to develop cargo landers specifically designed for delivering heavy equipment to the lunar surface. Starting…

Rohit Chopra’s impending resignation as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) marks the end of a significant period of regulatory scrutiny in the financial services sector, particularly affecting fintech firms. Under Chopra’s leadership, the CFPB has greatly intensified enforcement actions, resulting in $3.1 billion in fines and refunds…

Members of the UK Parliament are making moves to summon businessman Elon Musk as part of an inquiry exploring the role of social media in the anti-mass migration protests triggered by a tragic stabbing incident in Southport this summer. The inquiry follows the horrific stabbing that occurred during a Taylor…

In recent months, the landscape of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States has shifted dramatically, signaling a potential sea change in the U.S. approach to financial technology and innovation. After years of regulatory ambiguity and inconsistent enforcement, the incoming government, buoyed by a significant number of pro-crypto members, appears poised…

Australia is currently fast-tracking legislation aimed at prohibiting children under the age of 16 from accessing most social media platforms, following recent discussions led by Communications Minister Michelle Rowland. The proposed law specifically targets popular platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, and particularly Snapchat, which is widely used among Australian…

Netflix is currently embroiled in a class action lawsuit following significant streaming issues during a highly anticipated live boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. This fight, which garnered an impressive 108 million viewers worldwide, became the most-watched sporting event ever on the platform. Despite this monumental success, a…

In recent news, a small AI-powered robot in China has drawn significant attention for its extraordinary capabilities, as showcased in a viral surveillance video that captures the moment it successfully persuaded 12 larger showroom robots to abandon their jobs and follow it. The incident occurred in Shanghai and was initially…