Category: regulation
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Australia seeks a ‘digital duty of care’—but how will we monitor big tech?
The Need for a Digital Duty of Care You expect to be safe when you go to work or when your kids play at the school playground. When you go to the doctor or get financial advice from the bank, you expect they’ll act in your interests. In short, there are many places in our…
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Crackdown on Apple and Google over app tax controversy
Apple and Google Face Regulatory Pressure Over App Tax Apple and Google are under increased scrutiny over their app tax, a fee that has been criticized as unfair and unreasonable by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The regulator has proposed changes that would allow iPhone and Google-powered smartphone users to access cheaper deals…
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NEET-UG Cancellation Sparks Crisis in Exam Credibility
The Crisis of Trust in India’s Central Examination System India’s central examination system is currently facing one of its most significant credibility crises in recent years. This comes after the nationwide cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026, despite numerous reforms, arrests, and the introduction of a stringent anti-paper leak law…
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How the EU Will Crack Down on Non-Consensual ‘Nudifier’ Apps
The Rise of Nudifier Apps and the EU’s Response On 7 May, co-legislators agreed to ban “nudifier apps” under the Digital Omnibus on AI. These controversial tools can generate AI-created sexual images or videos that “undress” individuals without consent, raising concerns over privacy and ethical use of technology. This decision marks a significant step in…
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Karachi Transporters on Notice: Crackdown Looms for Overcharging
The commissioner of Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi, led a significant gathering where notable attendees included Secretary Transportation Asad Zamin, Deputy Inspector General of Traffic Peer Muhammad Shah, Additional Commissioner for Karachi-I Ghulam Mehdi Shah, Senior Director at the Traffic Engineering Bureau Yousuf Iqbal, district magistrates, the secretary from the Regional Transport Authority, representatives from the…