Tech Policy Australia’s Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Feasibility and Concerns February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek “I felt really scared to be honest,” says James, describing an incident on Snapchat that left him questioning whether it was safe to go to school. The Australian boy, 12,…
Tech Policy LinkedIn Seeks Exemption from Australian Social Media Ban, Citing Lack of Appeal to Minors February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The professional networking platform LinkedIn has informed Australian legislators that its content is not engaging enough for children to justify its inclusion in a suggested prohibition of social media access…
Tech Policy Plymouth Council to Decide on Uber and Smartzi Operating Licences February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A determination is pending regarding whether Uber and another app-based private hire taxi company will be permitted to operate in a Devon city. Plymouth City Council announced that its Taxi…
Tech Policy UK Technology Secretary Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Peter Kyle, the UK’s technology secretary, informed the BBC that a potential prohibition of social media access for individuals under 16 in the UK is “on the table”. During an…
Tech Policy European Union Initiates TikTok Investigation Regarding Suspected Russian Interference in Romanian Election February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The executive branch of the European Union has commenced a formal inquiry into TikTok, citing “serious indications” of foreign intervention in the recent Romanian presidential election, which utilized the video-sharing…
Tech Policy MP Identifies Internet Providers Failing to Block Suicide Website February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Internet companies that have not prevented access to an online suicide forum, linked to over 50 fatalities in the UK, have been named in Parliament. Richard Burgon, the Member of…
Tech Policy US Supreme Court to Review TikTok’s Appeal Against Potential Ban February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The US Supreme Court has consented to review TikTok’s ultimate legal arguments concerning its potential prohibition or divestiture within the United States. The US government is pursuing measures against the…
Tech Policy Russian Court Fines Google an Undecillion Roubles, Amount Exceeding Global Wealth February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A Russian court has imposed a fine of two undecillion roubles – a figure represented by a two followed by 36 zeroes – on Google. This penalty stems from the…
Tech Policy US Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban Law, Company Vows Supreme Court Challenge February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A federal appeals court has dismissed TikTok’s attempt to reverse legislation mandating its sale or prohibition in the United States starting in early 2025. The social media firm had contended…
Tech Policy Google Expresses Strong Opposition to Reported Chrome Divestiture Proposal February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Google has stated that compelling it to divest Chrome, recognized as the world’s most widely used web browser, would negatively impact both consumers and businesses. This proposed action is expected…