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.
Grok AI faces further issues in the UK
Sky News reported Grok faces censure for attacks on major religions and a series of inaccurate claims regarding historic disasters involving football teams and fans.
Apple to increase domestic manufacturing for the Mac mini
The move is part of a $600 billion investment Cook discussed with President Donald Trump last year during a press conference at the White House.
U.S. looks to push back on foreign data sovereignty laws
Efforts to regulate how U.S. tech giants such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Google and OpenAI handle and store foreign citizens’ data have accelerated across Europe.
Trump instructs tech players to build their own power plants
The proposal lands as grid operators warn of tightening supply.
Amazon to invest $12 billion on U.S. state data centre deal
Those costs include expenses related to upgraded energy infrastructure needed for the new AI data centre campuses.