Indonesia to restrict social media access for children under 16
Indonesia plans to restrict social media access for children under 16, with enforcement expected one year after the regulation is signed on March 28, 2026.
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The Indian state of Karnataka plans to ban social media for users under 16, joining a global trend despite questions over its legal authority to enforce the restriction.
Brazil regulator forces Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots
Meta must allow third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Brazil after CADE rejected its appeal, though the company will charge $0.0625 per non-template message starting March 11.
Anthropic to challenge DOD supply chain risk designation in court
Anthropic plans to challenge the U.S. Department of Defense’s decision to label the AI firm a supply chain risk in federal court, calling the designation legally unsound.
FBI investigating breach of wiretap and surveillance systems
The FBI is reportedly investigating a breach of its wiretap and surveillance systems, marking the latest in a series of security incidents involving U.S. government agencies.
U.S. Commerce Department weighs new AI chip export controls
The U.S. Department of Commerce is allegedly drafting rules requiring government approval for all AI chip exports, potentially impacting major manufacturers like Nvidia and AMD.
Italian prosecutors confirm journalist hacked with Paragon spyware
Italian prosecutors confirmed that journalist Francesco Cancellato was hacked with Paragon Solutions spyware, marking a significant development in the country's ongoing spyware scandal.
Anthropic labeled a supply-chain risk by US Department of Defense
The US Department of Defense has designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk, forcing contractors to certify they do not use the company's models amid a dispute over military AI.
Google: Half of 2025 zero-day bugs targeted enterprise tech
Google reports that about half of the zero-day vulnerabilities it tracked in 2025 targeted enterprise devices, highlighting a shift in how hackers attack corporate networks.
Meta faces class action lawsuit over AI smart glasses privacy
Meta faces a class action lawsuit alleging it misled users about privacy on its AI smart glasses, which reportedly allowed human contractors to review sensitive user footage.
Anthropic and Pentagon reportedly resume contract talks
Anthropic and the U.S. Department of Defense are reportedly resuming negotiations for a contract, despite a previous $200 million deal failing over AI access disagreements.
Meta opens WhatsApp API to rival AI chatbots in Europe
Meta is allowing rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe for 12 months to address antitrust concerns, though the move comes with new per-message fees.
Google settles with Epic Games, cuts Play Store fees to 20%
Google has settled its legal battle with Epic Games, agreeing to lower Play Store commissions to 20% and launch a program to facilitate alternative app stores globally.
LeakBase forum shut down by U.S. and European authorities
U.S. and European authorities have seized LeakBase, a forum accused of hosting stolen credentials, in a worldwide operation resulting in over 13 arrests.
Google faces wrongful death suit over AI chatbot’s role in suicide
A wrongful death lawsuit alleges Google’s Gemini chatbot fueled a fatal delusion in a 36-year-old user, marking the first time Google has faced such legal action.
Google identifies Coruna exploit kit targeting iPhones
Google identified the Coruna exploit kit, which chains 23 vulnerabilities to compromise iPhones and has reportedly leaked from government sources into the hands of cybercriminals.
Alex Bores faces millions in AI-backed opposition
AI-backed super PACs have committed at least $10 million to oppose New York congressional candidate Alex Bores, who championed state-level AI transparency legislation.
Ethan Agarwal launches primary challenge against Ro Khanna
Tech entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal is launching a primary challenge against Representative Ro Khanna in California’s 17th district, likely setting up a lavishly funded 2026 election cycle race.
OpenAI takes Pentagon contract as Anthropic faces supply-chain risk
OpenAI has secured a U.S. Department of Defense contract previously rejected by Anthropic, as the government plans to designate the rival lab as a supply-chain risk.
Meta faces trial over Instagram’s impact on youth mental health
Meta is facing a jury trial to determine if its platform’s design and usage metrics are liable for youth mental health struggles, a claim the company disputes.