Tag: Tech Regulation
Coverage of the EU AI Act, antitrust laws, and global technology policies.
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Semiconductor tariffs: How new levies could raise AI chip costs
Last updated: 15. January 2026 Berlin, 15. January 2026 Insights Semiconductor tariffs could raise the price of specialised AI chips and therefore push up some
AI medical diagnosis: What the new tools mean for patients
New clinical tools that use artificial intelligence are arriving in hospitals, clinics and on smartphones. AI medical diagnosis is already being used to read images,
RCS Encryption: Why iPhone–Android texts could get safer
RCS encryption is becoming the standard way to keep messages private when phones use modern chat features. End-to-end encryption means only the sender and recipient
Teen Mental Health: What Social Media Time Really Does
Social media use and teen mental health are linked, but time alone does not tell the full story. This article looks at what researchers actually
Robotaxis: Why New York’s green light matters in 2026
Last updated: 14. January 2026 Berlin, 14. January 2026 Insights New York has opened limited urban trials that make Robotaxis a closer reality for some
MedGemma 1.5: What this open medical AI can — and cannot — do
Last updated: 14. January 2026 Berlin, 14. January 2026 Insights MedGemma 1.5 is an open medical AI model that adds support for 3D CT/MRI volumes
New bill reshapes deepfake lawsuits and court evidence
Last updated: 14. January 2026 Berlin, 14. January 2026 Insights A new bill passed in mid‑January creates clearer paths for deepfake lawsuits and civil claims
Social Media Age Limits: What a Ban Would Really Change
Governments and parents ask a clear question: would social media age limits actually stop underage use or simply move it elsewhere? This article explores social
AI Shopping Agents: What Google’s UCP Standard Unlocks
AI shopping agents are set to make buying recurring or complex items hands‑free—but only if a clear technical rulebook exists. Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)
What it means when a government asks for phone source code
Last updated: 13. January 2026 Berlin, 13. January 2026 Insights Government requests for phone source code seek to verify device security and updates. The phrase