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28 stories from Planck Standard. Latest: September 19, 2026.
Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the plan in her State of the Union speech and the Commission published the bill the next day. All 27 member states still have to agree, which could take years and sets up a fresh fight with Washington and Big Tech.
The package includes the nation's strongest AI chatbot law, named for a teenager who died by suicide after months of ChatGPT conversations, and a four-year ban on AI chatbot toys for kids. The EFF calls the social media measure a de facto ban.
The deal, approved hours after it was filed, resolves claims from 51 attorneys general and forces changes to Facebook and Instagram that lawmakers spent years failing to legislate.
The 9th Circuit held that Section 230 is a defense against losing a case, not a shield against being sued at all. Meta's bid to pause the attorneys general trial was denied the same day.
An internal memo reported Thursday extends the administration's public-account screening requirement to foreign media representatives. The department declined to confirm it, citing a policy on 'purported internal documents.'
The complaint filed Thursday in Delaware Superior Court says Livi Castro, 13, Riv Kelleher, 14, Nathaniel Chambers, 17, and Dawson Holden, 18, all developed compulsive platform use, severe sleep loss and suicidal thinking before their deaths. Meta booked $2.4 billion in legal expenses last quarter.
WatchLawmakers approved a sweeping law that will block under-15s from platforms like TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram, with new accounts barred in September and existing ones deleted by January 2027.
Platform's recent policy changes have resulted in a dramatic surge in hate speech directed at political figures, raising concerns about online safety ahead of major elections.
The Indiana university becomes the latest institution to pay workers who lost their jobs for criticizing the conservative activist after his assassination.
Hundreds of "LabGerm" videos featuring gloved hands and AI narration have flooded social media platforms, exploiting algorithmic engagement patterns.
University of Pennsylvania researchers discovered users frequently discuss menstrual irregularities, chills, and temperature changes not fully captured in clinical trials.
Federal court awards substantial damages in First Amendment case involving month-long imprisonment for protected political speech.
Social media stars have become magnets for political groups seeking to push agendas without revealing funding sources.
Reality TV star's Los Angeles mayoral bid gains viral traction through artificial intelligence content creation, pointing to transformed campaign landscape.
Burgeoning class of YouTube consultants charge premium fees to help creators like MrBeast expand their popularity and maximize platform success.
The former FBI director faces charges stemming from a photograph of seashells posted on a North Carolina beach that the Trump administration characterized as a threat.
From beauty influencers to political opposition figures, Russians are increasingly challenging President Putin's moves to restrict online access.
Journalists and guests shared surreal and confusing scenes from the annual press freedom celebration after gunfire erupted Saturday evening.
A medical student in India has built a lucrative online business creating artificial intelligence-generated content featuring pro-Trump political messaging.
WatchThe president's early morning social media threats sent shockwaves through diplomatic channels and rattled financial markets globally.
Federal cybercrime case highlights growing intersection of social media bragging and serious computer crimes prosecution.
Iranian officials did not confirm most of the president's claims and disputed several of them, raising questions about the accuracy of his victory declarations.
Dad faces bureaucratic maze trying to resolve account issues after teenager falsifies birth date on popular gaming platform.
A Los Angeles jury found Meta 70 percent and YouTube 30 percent responsible for harm caused to a young woman by addictive platform design, in the first social media addiction case to reach a jury verdict in the United States.
A California jury ruled Tuesday that Instagram and YouTube contributed to a young woman's depression and suicidal ideation, delivering the first merits-based liability verdict in what could become one of the biggest legal fights in American history.
Historic verdict establishes that social media giants profited from products designed to be dangerously addictive to children, setting precedent for future litigation.
Gulf authorities crack down on social media posts showing military strikes, citing security risks while experts see efforts to protect their image as regional safe havens.
The platform's new verification system aims to combat automated accounts and improve content authenticity.