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A US federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Justice Department's demand that Google sell its ad tech business, in a landmark antitrust case. The ruling marks the third straight setback for US enforcers seeking to break up Big Tech firms.
The Australian government announced it will double fines for social media companies failing to prevent children under 16 from accessing platforms, accusing Big Tech of evading the ban's intent. The maximum penalty will rise to 99 million Australian dollars, and the eSafety Commissioner gains new enforcement powers. Despite blocking over 5 million accounts, children continue to circumvent the ban using fake profiles and private browsers.
Leaders of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee have reached a bipartisan agreement on legislation requiring social media platforms to provide protective tools for children and parents. The deal does not include a controversial “duty of care” provision but allows states to impose stronger protections. It still faces hurdles in the Senate and with President Donald Trump.
Facing tight budgets, universities are being pushed by tech companies to integrate AI. Students and faculty express skepticism as institutions sign costly deals, risking a loss of educational values. The trend threatens to turn universities into mere cogs in a Big Tech profit machine.
