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European Commission withdraws proposed regulation affecting tech sector SMEs
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The European Commission has decided to withdraw the proposed Standard-Essential Patent (SEP) Regulation.


Amazon opens new AWS hub office in Singapore
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Amazon has opened a new corporate office in Singapore, marking the expansion of its presence in the region.


Apple expands streaming service by launching Apple TV app on Android
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The Apple TV app has expanded its reach by becoming available for download on Android devices via Google Play.


Apple launches new study exploring tech's role in improving physical and mental health
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Apple has announced the launch of the Apple Health Study, a new initiative aimed at understanding how technology can improve physical and mental health.


Valentine's Day sees increased focus on preventing romance scams
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Scammers are increasingly using holidays and events like Valentine's Day to deceive individuals online.



TechNet supports House committee's creation of data privacy working group
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TechNet has expressed support for the establishment of a new data privacy working group by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.


Anduril partners with Microsoft to enhance U.S. Army's visual augmentation system
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Microsoft and Anduril Industries have announced an expanded partnership to advance the U.S. Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program.


Coalition supports FCC fines on telecoms for privacy violations
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CDT has collaborated with civil society partners to file two amicus briefs concerning the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision to impose fines on Verizon and T-Mobile.


CCIA criticizes Utah's age verification bill over privacy concerns
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Utah's Senate has recently approved a bill mandating age verification for app stores, while still permitting younger internet users to access content through other means such as web browsers.


TechNet CEO discusses AI's potential at Paris summit
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Linda Moore, President and CEO of TechNet, has expressed her views on the recent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit held in Paris, France.


Instagram launches teen accounts in India with enhanced safety features
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To coincide with Safer Internet Day, Instagram has announced the rollout of its Teen Accounts feature in India.


Meta partners with Childhelp on new student safety curriculum
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Meta has announced a collaboration with Childhelp to launch an educational curriculum aimed at preventing online exploitation among middle school students.


EFF files lawsuit against OPM over privacy concerns involving Elon Musk's DOGE
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The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), alongside a coalition of privacy advocates led by Lex Lumina, has initiated legal action against the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE).


Americans face increased internet censorship amid new federal and state regulations
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Recently, Americans have experienced increased internet censorship, a phenomenon more common in other countries.


Open source initiative launched to enhance online trust and safety
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The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has announced the launch of the Robust Online Safety Tooling (ROOST) initiative at the AI Action Summit in Paris.


CCIA submits feedback on Colombian digital services regulation consultation
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted comments to the Colombian government regarding a consultation on the regulation of online digital services.


IBM and Lenovo expand technology partnership in Saudi Arabia
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IBM and Lenovo have announced plans to expand their strategic technology partnership in Saudi Arabia, as revealed at the LEAP 2025 event.


Trump administration faces criticism over actions impacting free speech
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If we don’t have Free Speech, then we just don’t have a Free Country.


CDT raises privacy concerns over California's age verification law
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The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has filed a brief in the case of Netchoice v. Bonta, highlighting concerns over privacy and security risks associated with age verification technologies.