Iran’s Telegram ban continues despite government talks to lift restrictions. Lawmakers blame a “VPN mafia” protecting $450 million in annual revenue. The messaging platform faces tough conditions for returning.
Senators Mark Warner and Josh Hawley introduced the AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act, requiring companies to report AI-driven workforce changes. The Department of Labor would compile the data into public reports. This comes amid warnings that AI could eliminate millions of jobs.
Australia’s world-first social media ban now includes Reddit and Kick, requiring platforms to block users under 16 by December 2025. Critics warn the age verification methods could compromise data privacy for all Australian users.
Australia has expanded its pioneering social media ban for children under 16 to include Reddit and live-streaming platform Kick. The legislation takes effect December 10 and could result in fines up to A$50 million for tech companies that fail to prevent underage accounts.
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee warns that the UK’s inability to retain science and tech companies has become an economic emergency. Their report calls for radical reforms to visa policies, pension fund investment, and government leadership to stop the bleeding.
US tariffs have reached their highest levels since before World War II, creating massive uncertainty for global businesses. Companies from Ford to Nike are reporting billions in expected costs while scrambling to secure individual deals.
The Department of Homeland Security wants to dramatically expand biometric data collection for immigration applications. The proposed rule would cover not just immigrants but also US citizens associated with their cases, including DNA collection and voice recognition.
The recent Trump-Xi summit revealed the limits of America’s tariff strategy. While avoiding immediate escalation, the meeting showed China gaining ground as Trump alienates allies.
According to a Forbes analysis, Chicago’s affordable housing mandate has dramatically suppressed new construction. Over 20 years, the city approved just 1.36 units per 1,000 residents compared to 4.71 in other cities. The economic logic behind these programs is fundamentally flawed.
Europe faces a critical choice between deregulating to boost tech productivity and maintaining protections for democratic institutions. The wrong path could undermine decades of democratic progress.
