Australia is edging back into a familiar fight and this time, Canberra is making it clear it has learned from the last round. The Albanese government’s draft legislation for a 2.25% levy on large digital platforms is being framed as an “incentive”, but let’s not kid ourselves: this is a sharpened version of the News…
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Global Security News
Where Does Our Free Time Go in Retirement? Too Often, It’s Social Media
We’re trying to fight our smartphone addiction. But with so much time on our hands, and no job calling us, it isn’t easy.
Global Security News
Meta Banks on AI to Clear the Smoke of Social-Media Lawsuits
While the tech giant has the means to fight in court, ongoing legal battles could temper a long-term recovery in its shares.
AI, Global Security News
Life imprisonment for Cambodian scam compound operators – but will it make a difference?
Cambodia has taken a dramatic step in its fight against scam compounds that have imprisoned innocent people, and forced them to work as virtual slaves defrauding victims via the internet around the world with romance scams and dodgy investment schemes. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
AI, Global Security News
The Pentagon Dealmaker Who Has Become Anthropic’s Nemesis
Emil Michael, a veteran of controversies at Uber, is the Trump administration’s point person in the fight over military use of AI.
Europe, Global Security News
Google changes Play Store policies after settling Epic Games dispute
Google is making changes to the Play Store after settling its legal fight with Epic Games, focusing on three areas: more billing options, lower fees with new programs for developers, and a program for registered app stores. The rollout begins in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and the United States by June 30,…
AI, china, Global Security News
Meta tightens grip on scam advertisers
Meta is stepping up the fight against scams on its platforms by filing multiple lawsuits targeting companies and individuals in Brazil, China, and Vietnam who used deceptive tactics to run scam ads. The company said it has taken technical enforcement actions in these cases, including suspending payment methods used in the scams, disabling accounts linked…
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Dutch Court Orders Probe Into Chinese-Owned Nexperia
The investigation is set to prolong a fight for control of a key automotive supplier.