As Trump rolls back protections, Governor Newsom signs first-of-its-kind executive order to strengthen AI protections and responsible use | Governor of California

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Neuroscience explains why teens are so vulnerable to Big Tech social media platforms | The-14

Neuroscience reveals why teens are vulnerable to social media linking dopamine anxiety and design features to rising mental health risks and urgent regulation.

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A landmark verdict could reshape social media accountability – holding platforms responsible for harm linked to content

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Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial

A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

Austria is pursuing a social media ban for kids under 14

Austria announced a plan to restrict social media usage for children and will introduce an official bill in June.

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Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s

Indonesia's ban on social media for children under 16 is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. It comes amid growing global pressure on Big Tech over youth safety online.

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New York's RAISE Act Is Law - AI Labs Have Until 2027

New York's RAISE Act is now on the books, requiring frontier AI developers to publish safety protocols, report incidents within 72 hours, and submit to annual audits by January 2027.

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Federal judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic ban in 43-page ruling, calling it "Orwellian" retaliation for the company's public stance on AI safety restrictions. David Sacks exits as AI czar after 130 days, leaving unfinished legislation. Apple opens Siri to rival chatbots in iOS 27 after spending $1B on internal development.

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https://www.implicator.ai/anthropic-wins-sacks-walks-apple-surrenders/

Anthropic Injunction; Sacks Exits; Apple Opens Siri

A judge blocks the Pentagon's Anthropic ban, David Sacks leaves as AI czar, and Apple opens Siri to rival chatbots in iOS 27.

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EU Probes Snapchat and Adult Sites on Child Safety Compliance

The European Commission has launched investigations into Snapchat and several adult content platforms for potential breaches of child protection rules under

Global Political Spotlight

David Sacks stepped down as Trump's AI czar after 130 days, predicting Congress will pass bipartisan AI legislation "within months." The White House framework bundles child safety measures with federal preemption of state AI laws, but the Senate killed similar preemption 99-1 last year. Sacks moves to advisory role only.

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https://www.implicator.ai/david-sacks-steps-down-as-ai-czar-predicts-congress-will-pass-ai-bill-within-months/

David Sacks Exits AI Czar Role, Predicts AI Bill in Months

David Sacks exits as Trump's AI czar after 130 days, predicts bipartisan AI bill within months. The White House framework bundles child safety with state preemption, but the Senate killed the last version 99-1.

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