Policy & Regulation
Technology policy and regulation from the White House, FTC, SEC, the European Commission, UK government and more.
Australia Plans Mandatory AI Safety and Security Protections
Australia plans mandatory AI safety and security protections for frontier AI companies, including a new regulator and penalties.
Prime Minister of Australia
Five States Join FTC Lawsuit Against Hims and Hers Over Privacy
Arizona, Florida, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin joined an FTC lawsuit alleging telehealth provider Hims shared sensitive health data and deceived users.
FTC
EFF and ACLU File Brief Seeking Warrant Requirement for ALPR Searches
EFF and the ACLU filed an amicus brief arguing that police tracking suspects via automated license plate readers requires a warrant.
EFF
Hong Kong Explores AI to Identify Invasive Leucaena Trees
The Hong Kong Government is exploring artificial intelligence to help identify the invasive alien species Leucaena leucocephala.
Hong Kong SAR Government
Nigeria Opens 3MTT Delivery Network With N4 Billion in Funding
The Nigerian ministry launched applications for the 3MTT Delivery Network, backed by about ₦4 billion to train citizens for digital roles.
Nigeria Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
Hong Kong Details Technology Plans Under First Five-Year Plan
Chief Executive John Lee outlined innovation and technology priorities, including a special call on aerospace technology and advanced manufacturing initiatives.
Hong Kong SAR Government
US State Department: Rubio Says Iran Sanctions Eliminate Need for Combat Operations
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that economic pressure on Iran removes the current need for major U.S. military combat operations.
US State Department
Ghana Seeks ITU Re-Election and Board Seat in Doha
Ghana is running for re-election to the ITU Council and nominating Edmund Fianko for the Radio Regulations Board at the 2026 conference in Doha.
NCA Ghana
Jacob S. Helberg Visits Indo-Pacific to Advance Tech Partnerships
U.S. Under Secretary Jacob S. Helberg traveled to Singapore, Indonesia, and Japan to advance technology, energy, and semiconductor cooperation.
US State Department
Supreme Court Dismisses ATS Lawsuit Against Cisco Systems
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that plaintiffs cannot use the Alien Tort Statute to hold technology companies accountable for aiding human rights abuses.
EFF