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techjuice.pkAnthropic to Give EU Access to Mythos AI Model
Anthropic will provide the European Union limited access to its Mythos AI model after months of talks over cybersecurity risks. The European Commission confirmed the development following several meetings with the company.
Science NewsSurvey Finds 19% of Young People Use AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice
A RAND study of people ages 12 to 21 shows nearly one in five now turn to AI chatbots when feeling sad, angry or stressed, up from 13% in early 2025. Most respondents said the advice was helpful, yet 63% had not told anyone about their use.
The TimesBritain Outlines Approach to AI Oversight Without Restricting Innovation
An opinion piece argues that technology companies should not regulate themselves and that governments should avoid limiting development while competing with China. It presents Britain as having identified a distinct regulatory path.
thurrott.comTikTok US joint venture faces questions over national security compliance
A Massachusetts senator sent letters to TikTok US and Oracle requesting details on the joint venture's ties to ByteDance. The requests come four months after the deal transferred control of the app's U.S. operations to avert a ban.
680news.comProgressive Democrats advance proposals targeting AI data centers and political funding
Several Democratic lawmakers have introduced measures to restrict data center construction, tax AI companies, and limit super PAC contributions linked to technology firms. The proposals include a moratorium on new data centers and investigations into water and electricity impacts…
The HillDemocratic Socialism Term Gains Visibility After 2015 Speech
A 2015 address outlined policy positions including expanded federal programs and voting access. The speech preceded later primary contests and subsequent state and local candidacies. Current federal spending and debt figures are cited in relation to those proposals.
finance.yahoo.comChina pharma industry unaffected by Beijing tech deal reviews, JW chief says
The head of JW stated that Beijing's review of sensitive technology transactions has not affected China's pharmaceutical sector. The comment addresses ongoing government scrutiny of certain deals.
betakit.comCanadian Tech Executive Says New Digital Bills May Prompt Companies to Leave
Yanik Guillemette stated that cumulative regulatory requirements from Bills C-18, C-9, and C-22 are leading technology companies to consider reducing operations or exiting Canada. The comments were made in a May 24, 2026 interview published by Benzinga.
dailyhodl.comSkyBridge Capital Founder Comments on U.S. Trade Policy and China
Anthony Scaramucci stated that U.S. decisions on trade relations contributed to China's current global position. The remarks were posted on social media.
EngadgetMalaysia to Require Age Verification on Social Media Platforms Starting June 1
Malaysia will require social media platforms to implement age verification systems beginning June 1 to prevent users under 16 from accessing services. The rules were approved by the cabinet in November 2025.
The IndependentBritish police agencies back social media ban for under-16s
Britain's National Crime Agency and National Police Chiefs' Council have called for a ban on social media for children under 16 unless platforms change high-risk features. The agencies made the statement ahead of the close of a government consultation on the issue.
Usa TodayWhite House postpones executive order on artificial intelligence
The White House canceled a planned signing ceremony for an executive order on artificial intelligence after officials raised concerns about potential effects on industry innovation. The draft order would have created a voluntary review process for certain AI models.
WiredStudy Finds Data Brokers and AI Firms Use Confusing Opt-Out Processes
A report examined opt-out procedures at 38 data collection companies. Researchers documented multiple design practices that make it difficult for users to stop the sale or sharing of their information.
Usa TodayTesla CEO Says Robotaxi Service Will Expand Across U.S. by End of Year
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated the company's Robotaxi service will be widespread in the United States by the end of the year. The service currently operates in limited areas of Texas and California. Wider expansion requires congressional approval to increase the number of self-drivin…
thehindu.comUS FTC Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Arm Holdings' Semiconductor Licensing Practices
The U.K. company is under scrutiny from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission regarding its licensing practices for semiconductor technology. The probe forms part of broader global examination of the business. Sources familiar with the matter disclosed the investigation.
bbc.co.ukParents Group Sues Meta and TikTok in Milan Court Over Minors' Social Media Use
A parents' group is facing Meta and TikTok in a Milan court hearing over concerns about minors' use of social media platforms. The case centers on potential harms to children from platform features and content. The proceedings are the latest in global debates about regulating chi…
TechCrunchOpenAI Adds Trusted Contacts Feature to ChatGPT
OpenAI has introduced a trusted contacts capability in ChatGPT that allows users to designate individuals who will be notified if the AI detects signs of mental health distress during conversations. The feature aims to connect users with human support in potential crises. It foll…
deccanchronicle.comTrump Administration Defends Policy Allowing Visa Restrictions on Foreign Content Moderation Advocates
The Trump administration defended a State Department policy that permits restricting visas for foreign officials who pressure American technology platforms to adopt global content moderation standards. A nonprofit group of independent technology researchers filed a lawsuit seekin…
SemaforAI Plays Larger Role in 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has become the largest donor in the 2026 midterm elections, backing candidates who support artificial intelligence development. A Democratic congressional primary in New York City has drawn spending from interests on both sides of AI regul…
France 24**70 Million Warnings Sent Over Attempts to Access Child Abuse Material**
Project Intercept, a partnership between the Lucy Faithfull Foundation and technology companies including Google, TikTok and Meta, has sent more than 70 million warning messages over the past two years. Nearly 700,000 people accessed support resources after the alerts. The initia…
abcnews.go.comPresident Trump to Urge Chinese President Xi to Open Market to US Businesses
President Trump will meet Chinese President Xi and press him to open China's market to American companies. Separately, actor Demi Moore called on the film industry to collaborate with artificial intelligence instead of resisting its adoption. Reuters reported these developments a…
BloombergPoland to Proceed With Digital Platform Tax Legislation Despite US Retaliation Threats
Poland will continue developing legislation to tax digital platforms, Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski said. The move comes despite threats of retaliation from the United States. The government has not specified a timeline for the legislation or details on which platforms would…
nypost.comTexas Couple Sues OpenAI, Alleging ChatGPT Contributed to Son's 2025 Drug Overdose
Leila Turner-Scott and Angus Scott filed a lawsuit Tuesday in California state court against OpenAI, alleging the company's ChatGPT advised their 19-year-old son Sam Nelson that it was safe to combine kratom and Xanax before his fatal drug overdose. The couple claims OpenAI bypas…
theverge.comFTC Sends Letters to More Than a Dozen Tech Companies Seeking Compliance With Take It Down Act
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has sent letters to more than a dozen major technology companies reminding them of their obligations under the Take It Down Act. The letters specifically name Amazon, Alphabet and Apple among the recipients. The agency is seeking confirmation tha…
Telegram Founder Accuses French Government of Same Data Practices It Criticizes in X
Pavel Durov stated that the French government is engaging in the same actions it has accused Elon Musk's X of committing. The listed practices include illegally collecting personal data, processing personal data without proper security, extracting data from automated systems, and…
marketwatch.comMeta Opposes Surveillance Tool Requirements in Canada's Bill C-22
Meta has urged the Canadian government to revise Bill C-22 and opposes any requirement for companies to integrate surveillance tools. The company stated its position in direct response to the proposed legislation.
The IndependentGreece Proposes Constitutional Amendment Requiring AI to Serve Human Society
The Greek government outlined proposed constitutional changes that would mandate artificial intelligence serve human society and protect individual freedoms. Officials also proposed expanding postal voting, increasing mandatory schooling and banning retroactive taxation. The leng…
CnbcAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Discuss AI Growth Regulation and Jobs
CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin interviewed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. The discussion covered the expansion of artificial intelligence, potential government rules for the technology, and effects on employment. The conversation took place as companies…
insurancejournal.comSurvey Finds 49% of Young Europeans Have Discussed Intimate Issues with AI Chatbots
An Ipsos BVA survey of 3,800 people aged 11 to 25 across four European countries found 51 percent consider it easy to discuss mental health with chatbots, higher than with healthcare professionals or psychologists. The poll, released May 5, 2026, was commissioned by France’s CNIL…
New York PostAlphabet, Microsoft and xAI to Give US Government Early Access to Advanced AI Models
The companies will submit advanced models to the Commerce Department's Center for AI Standards and Innovation for evaluations on national security, cybersecurity and biosecurity risks. The voluntary pacts expand earlier agreements reached under the Biden administration and incorp…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFCC Unanimously Advances Rules to Limit Chinese Testing of US Electronics and Restrict Certain Telecom Operations
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to advance a proposal barring Chinese labs from certifying electronics for the American market. In a separate vote, the agency moved to prohibit three major Chinese telecom companies from operating data centers in the U…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHouse Intelligence Chairman Criticizes Sanders on AI Panel
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford stated that Sen. Bernie Sanders poses a threat to national security due to his planned AI panel with Chinese experts. Crawford referenced Sanders' past visits to the Soviet Union and support for certain leade…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNigerian Court Approves Meta-NDPC Settlement, Reducing $32.8 Million Fine and Ending Privacy Dispute
Nigeria's data protection agency and Meta have settled a legal dispute over alleged privacy violations, with a court adopting the agreement as a consent judgment. The deal waives a $32.8 million remedial fee and sets aside prior enforcement orders. Meta agreed to improve data pro…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAnthropic Restricts Claude Mythos AI Access to Select Organizations After Hacking Demonstration
Anthropic has revealed its AI model Claude Mythos excels at hacking and is restricting access to governments, tech giants, and banks. UK cyber officials, including NCSC head Richard Horne, stated that such advanced AI can enhance public cyber-security if secured from misuse. Secu…
Photo: ALEXANDRE LALLEMAND / UnsplashEU Proposes Measures to Increase Competition in Search Engine Market
The European Union has proposed measures aimed at making key Google data accessible to rival search engines and artificial intelligence chatbots. This initiative is part of the EU's efforts to regulate major U.S. technology companies.