Category: Licensing and Regulation

Judge lets Google keep Chrome, imposes other penalties in antitrust case | Putin demands full smart‑speaker access, fines Yandex | Australia cracks down on ‘nudify’ and stalking apps Summary Three major tech and policy developments in one briefing. In the US, District Judge Amit Mehta decided Google does not have to sell Chrome, but must […]

China’s social media to comply with new AI law | Von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming | OpenAI to open India data center in Stargate push Summary Three major stories in one: Chinese platforms have rushed new features to comply with a law requiring labelling of AI-generated content; a suspected Russian […]

Silicon Valley enabled brutal mass detention and surveillance in China | Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests | AI chatbots are ‘Clear Danger’ to kids, Australian watchdog says Summary An Associated Press investigation reveals that US tech companies played a major role in building China’s vast digital surveillance apparatus, technology that […]

NEW ASPI REPORT: Scamland Myanmar | Beijing push for AI integration | Australia threatens to fine deepfake websites Date: 2025-09-08T23:20:18+00:00Image: Cover image Summary The digest collects recent reporting and analysis across cybersecurity, critical technologies and disinformation. Its lead item is an ASPI report detailing how scam centres in Myanmar have become embedded in the conflict […]

Microsoft Cloud hit by Red Sea cable disruptions | EU fines Google $3.5B over adtech ‘abuse’ | Hackers impersonate U.S. lawmaker in sanctions push Summary This digest bundles three major stories: Microsoft’s Azure saw delays after undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea; the European Commission fined Google €2.95 billion for favouring its own ad […]

US Senator Cruz pushes AI ‘sandbox’ to ease tech rules | Poland shoots down Russian drones | Meta, TikTok beat EU tech fees in court Summary Three headlines from the Daily Cyber & Tech Digest: Republican Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a bill to create an AI “sandbox” allowing firms to apply for temporary exemptions […]

Mexico Considers Raising Its GGR Tax to 50% Summary Finance minister Édgar Amador has proposed amending the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) to raise the gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax from 30% to 50%. The draft also suggests an 8% levy on video games that contain content unsuitable for children or include in‑game […]

Creedroomz Unleashed Game-Changing Cashout Blackjack Gamble Feature Summary Creedroomz has launched an updated Cashout Blackjack that introduces a first-of-its-kind Side Bet Gamble feature, a full UI redesign and gameplay tweaks aimed at boosting live-casino engagement. The Side Bet Gamble gives winning side-bet players an optional, time-limited choice to risk winnings for a chance to double […]

Gamzix Strengthens Market Presence Through Partnership with The Bet Brothers – Casino International Summary Gamzix, the Maltese game provider, has signed a distribution agreement with Malta-based technical solutions firm The Bet Brothers to accelerate the rollout of Gamzix titles to casino operators. The deal leans on The Bet Brothers’ platform and streamer tools to smooth […]