Spain Pushes for Safer AI and Social Media Rules Amid Tech Industry Pushback
Spain’s Digital Transformation Minister Oscar Lopez announces a push for stricter AI and social media rules, prioritizing public rights over tech industry profits.
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China Blocks Foreign Acquisition of AI Platform Manus
China has ordered the cancellation of a foreign acquisition of AI platform Manus, citing compliance with laws and highlighting increased scrutiny on tech sector investments.
UK Court Upholds Live Facial Recognition Amid Privacy Debate
UK High Court supports police use of live facial recognition, citing safeguards, despite ongoing privacy concerns from civil liberty advocates.
China Proposes New AI Regulations to Protect Minors and Curb Digital Addiction
China drafts 2026 regulations requiring AI ‘digital human’ labeling and banning addictive tech targeting minors, balancing innovation with child safety.
Global AI Race Intensifies: Tech Expert Weighs In on 2026 Landscape
Tech expert Randolph Wiggins analyzes the 2026 AI race, examining how technological development intersects with economic strategy and policy challenges across Asia.
Humanoid Robots Take Center Stage at 2026 Boao Forum
Experts at the 2026 Boao Forum discuss humanoid robots’ potential in elder care and industry, emphasizing global standards and AI advancements.
Pentagon Labels Anthropic AI as Supply-Chain Risk, Sparks Legal Battle
The Pentagon designates Anthropic’s AI as a supply-chain risk, triggering a legal battle over military tech usage and political influence in AI governance.
Anthropic Defies Pentagon Over AI Safeguards, Risks $200M Contract
Anthropic refuses Pentagon’s demand to remove AI safeguards, risking a $200M defense contract amid debates over autonomous weapons and surveillance ethics.
AI Dominates 2026 Davos Agenda as Global Leaders Debate Super-System Impact
AI emerges as a global super-system at 2026 Davos Forum, sparking debates on economic transformation, international cooperation, and China’s collaborative vision for tech development.
Britain Cracks Down on AI-Generated Deepfakes Amid Grok Controversy
Britain enforces new laws criminalizing non-consensual AI-generated intimate images, targeting platforms like X amid the Grok chatbot controversy.
U.S. Drops Proposed Restrictions on Chinese Drones in 2026 Policy Shift
The U.S. Commerce Department withdraws plans to restrict Chinese drone imports, marking a significant shift in 2026 trade policy amid ongoing security debates.
China Urges Netherlands to Rectify Nexperia Decision, Protect Chip Supply Chains
China demands Netherlands reverse Nexperia intervention, warns of semiconductor supply chain risks amid ongoing tech governance tensions.
Beijing Clarifies AI Job Replacement Rules in 2025 Labor Cases
Beijing’s 2025 labor guidelines address AI-driven job displacement, clarifying legal protections for workers amid technological shifts.
U.S. FCC Targets DJI Drones: Security Concerns or Trade Barriers?
The U.S. FCC’s move to restrict DJI drones sparks debate over security motives versus trade protectionism, impacting industries reliant on Chinese tech.
China Urges Balanced Approach as TikTok Forges U.S. Joint Venture
China emphasizes compliance with laws and balanced interests as TikTok establishes U.S. joint venture, urging mutual cooperation for stable economic ties.
European Public Shifts Toward China Tech Collaboration Amid US Tensions
29% of Europeans now favor closer tech ties with China, doubling since 2023, as EU seeks strategic autonomy from US tech dominance, per IE University’s 2025 survey.
App Developers Demand EU Action Against Apple’s ‘Unfair’ Fees
A coalition of 20 app developers urges EU regulators to enforce DMA laws against Apple’s fee structure, citing unfair treatment compared to U.S. counterparts.
China Prioritizes Domestic AI Innovation in 15th Five-Year Plan Strategy
China outlines strategic AI development priorities for 2026-2030, focusing on domestic tech sovereignty, industry integration, and smart governance frameworks.
Mainland Criticizes Taiwan’s RedNote Ban as Youth Impact Grows
Taiwan’s ban on mainland app RedNote sparks criticism, impacting 3M users and youth access to information. Beijing calls for dialogue.
UN Must Lead Global AI Governance Through Unity, Expert Says
CASS Professor Zeng Yi emphasizes the UN’s role in uniting global efforts for AI governance, highlighting collaboration over unilateral action.
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