House lawmakers have reached a bipartisan deal on a legislative package intended to strengthen online safety and privacy protections for children and teenagers—a key sign of progress on a major policy priority. Read more ›
This story is part of of Summer & The City, our weekly newsletter made to help you enjoy — and survive — the hottest time in the five boroughs. Sign up here. Swimmers, rejoice: The city’s dozens of free outdoor pools will open for the summer season on Saturday, with some of the most popular […] The post appeared first on . Read more ›
Section 230 takes center stage as Olivier Sylvain argues it's time to confront Big Tech's legal shield, sparking a fierce debate on whether Internet giants should be liable for platform harms or if reform risks choking small innovators. Trump says he no longer views Anthropic as a national security threat after G7 meeting with CEO The White House Is Making Up Its Rules for AI in Real Time N.S.A. Lost Access to Powerful A.I. Model Amid Anthropic Dispute Early Users of Anthropic Mythos Still Ha... Read more ›
The EU is tightening its restrictions on the disclosure of its activities and documents. Of particular concern is the pending legislation on information security, which would introduce security classifications for documents in all policy areas. Read more ›
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Content from "trustworthy" news publishers could be made easier to find on social and video platforms like Youtube under new UK proposals. Read more ›
New framework offers courts and litigators a practical, evidence-based roadmap for crafting enforceable remedies in the wave of lawsuits now targeting social media and generative AI companies. Read more ›
Members of the Sirens MC NYC ride down the route during the NYC Pride Parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2025. Organizers say keeping healthcare systems involved creates opportunities to hold them accountable. [ ] Read more ›
Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat are still headed to trial next month. Read more ›
In Asti, northern Italy, Rossella’s death has moved from private grief into public litigation. The 12-year-old died by suicide after what her parents describe as months of increasing exposure to depressive and self-harm-related content on social media. The case took a decisive turn only after her death, when her family accessed her devices and discovered […] The post appeared first on <a href=" Read more ›
A popular NYC sports host gives a hilarious rant on why the Brooklyn Nets must end operations after another NBA Draft miss. Read more ›
June 23 : The European Commission is set to escalate a probe into Meta Platforms that alleges its social media offerings are designed to be addictive to children, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The Instagram parent has been under fire over concerns about the impact Read more ›
The European Commission is preparing preliminary findings that accuse Facebook and Instagram of exploitative design that hooks children. The Meta addictive design probe could end in a fine worth up to 6% of global sales. Brussels is about to turn up the heat on Meta. The European Commission is preparing preliminary findings that accuse Facebook […] at The Next Web Read more ›
Should Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot in New York City, their nuptials would be another economic event for the Big Apple. Read more ›
As Britain and Canada follow Australia’s lead on under-16 social media bans, experts warn the measures may be easy to evade and hard to enforce. Read more ›
This week, politicians in the UK pushed forward with plans to eviscerate privacy and free speech on the internet by for users under 16 that is set to take effect in Spring 2027. The UK government continues to falsely characterize this policy as a necessary response to growing concerns about online harms for young people. In reality, , it will cause more harm than it will prevent. Users of all ages are burdened with proving their age before accessing content, with social media platforms such a... Read more ›
Here is a list of the new World Cup watch parties that Mayor Zohran Mamdani just announced. Read more ›
With VPNs under extreme scrutiny, what does the future hold for privacy tools in the UK? Read more ›
Talk to any New York City homeowner who's survived a renovation and you'll get two takes. The first is the good one — the white oak cabinets, the marble backsplash, the bathroom that feels like a sauna. The second starts when you bring up the cost. Somewhere between the estimate… The post appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href=" Read more ›
Lawmakers pressed European Commission officials on Tuesday on why existing rules protecting children online are not being enforced, reports Ramsha Jahangir. Read more ›