The move lands as social media giants face mounting global scrutiny over child safety.
U.S. appoints Silicon Valley executives to serve on tech panel
The announcement follows the recent release of Trump’s national AI legislative framework.
Amazon closes its legacy UK base
Amazon has recently confirmed that it will close its first UK base, located in Bedfordshire, which first opened in 1998. …
Siemens seeks to capitalise on U.S. data centre growth
The company is upping its manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. states of North and South Carolina.
U.S. looks to ban foreign internet routers
The FCC ban applies even if a router is designed in the U.S., but built abroad.
U.S. releases national AI legislative framework
The framework follows an executive order issued by Trump in December 2025 which outlined his plan to wrest control of AI regulations and policies away from individual states.
Social media platforms allegedly trade safety for engagement
More than a dozen insiders told the publication the companies made trade-offs between user safety and content engagement.
Apple reduces commission on Chinese App Store purchases
The changes go into effect on 15 March 2026 and apply to apps for iOS and iPadOS.
Ofcom demands social media giants focus on child protection
These demands include: effective minimum age policies to restrict children under-13s from accessing sites and apps; failsafe grooming protections; safer feeds for children; and an end to product testing on children.
Chinese authorities raise concerns over OpenClaw AI
Despite China’s concerns, two of the country’s biggest technology companies Tencent and JD.com are pushing OpenClaw adoption.
iPhone production sees a 50% increase in India
Since the US raised tariffs on China in March 2025, Apple shifted iPhone production for the U.S. market away from the country.
Anthropic AI files lawsuit against U.S. administration
Anthropic has sought to distance itself from rivals by positioning the company as an ethical developer of AI.
India looks to support massive AI chip venture
It has approved ten projects with total planned investment of around INR1.6 trillion, which includes two fabrication and eight packaging plants.
Japan sets AI chip target
Japan is also pushing to reduce its reliance on imported chips.