Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing around its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems, per a ruling reported by the California DMV.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-17
Tesla Autopilot Full Self-Driving
California's DMV says a California administrative law judge ruled that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing around its Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” systems
CNBC · 2025-12-17 · #24
The EU is enforcing the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act and pursuing actions that affect U.S. tech companies, which prompted U.S. threats of retaliation.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-17
European Union U.S. tech giants
The US threatens penalties against European companies, like Mistral and Spotify, if the EU does not roll back regulations and lawsuits targeting US tech giants
New York Times · 2025-12-17 · #52
The U.S. conditions threatened penalties on the EU unless the EU rolls back regulations and lawsuits targeting U.S. tech giants.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-17
United States Trump administration European Union
The US threatens penalties against European companies, like Mistral and Spotify, if the EU does not roll back regulations and lawsuits targeting US tech giants
New York Times · 2025-12-17 · #52
The U.S. (Trump) administration threatens to impose penalties on European companies such as Mistral and Spotify amid a regulatory dispute with the EU.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-17
United States Trump administration Mistral Spotify European tech firms
The US threatens penalties against European companies, like Mistral and Spotify, if the EU does not roll back regulations and lawsuits targeting US tech giants
New York Times · 2025-12-17 · #52
Andreessen Horowitz releases a nine-pillar AI policy framework and presents it for consideration by Congress.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-17
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) nine-pillar AI policy framework U.S. Congress
a16z releases a nine-pillar AI policy framework for Congress, including restricting AI use for under-13s without parental consent and keeping a role for states
Punchbowl News · 2025-12-17 · #12
The framework recommends maintaining a role for state governments in AI policy and regulation.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-17
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) role for states in AI governance
a16z releases a nine-pillar AI policy framework for Congress, including restricting AI use for under-13s without parental consent and keeping a role for states
Punchbowl News · 2025-12-17 · #12
The framework proposes restricting AI use for children under 13 unless parental consent is obtained.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-17
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) restrict AI use for under-13s parental consent
a16z releases a nine-pillar AI policy framework for Congress, including restricting AI use for under-13s without parental consent and keeping a role for states
Punchbowl News · 2025-12-17 · #12
Following the Irish banking license, Monzo will offer its personal, business, children's, and savings accounts across the EU.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-17
Monzo EU personal accounts business accounts children's accounts savings accounts
Monzo receives an Irish banking license, letting the London-based digital lender offer its personal, business, children's, and savings accounts across the EU
Bloomberg · 2025-12-17 · #11
Monzo receives an Irish banking license from Irish regulators, enabling regulatory authorization in Ireland.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-17
Monzo Irish banking license Ireland
Monzo receives an Irish banking license, letting the London-based digital lender offer its personal, business, children's, and savings accounts across the EU
Bloomberg · 2025-12-17 · #11
Tariffs imposed under Donald Trump's trade policy apply to Chinese companies, though exports have still helped margins.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-16
Donald Trump Chinese companies critical to AI infrastructure
Shares in Chinese companies critical to AI infrastructure surged in 2025, with CATL up 45% and Sungrow up 130%, as exports boost margins despite Trump's tariffs
Financial Times · 2025-12-16 · #16
China's industry regulator approves two Level-3 autonomous vehicles from state-owned Changan Auto and BAIC Motor — the first such approvals — authorizing the cars to operate in Chongqing and Beijing.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-16
China's industry regulator Changan Auto Level-3 autonomous car BAIC Motor Level-3 autonomous car Chongqing Beijing
China approves two Level 3 autonomous cars from state-owned Changan Auto and BAIC Motor, the first such approvals; the cars can drive in Chongqing and Beijing
Reuters · 2025-12-16 · #14
Analysis finds that of 8,808 global data centers in October 2025, approximately 7,000 are located outside the optimal 18\u00b0C\u201327\u00b0C temperature range, including about 600 located above 27\u00b0C.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-16
global data centers 8,808 total ~7,000 outside 18\u00b0C-27\u00b0C 600 above 27\u00b0C 18\u00b0C-27\u00b0C optimal range
Analysis: of the 8,808 global data centers in October 2025, ~7,000 are in areas outside the optimal 18C to 27C temperature range; 600 are in areas above 27C
Rest of World · 2025-12-16 · #13
In 21 countries, every data center is located in climates hotter than the optimal 18°C–27°C range.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-16
21 countries all data centers in each country located in climates hotter than the optimal 18°C-27°C range
Analysis: of the 8,808 global data centers in October 2025, ~7,000 are in areas outside the optimal 18C to 27C temperature range; 600 are in areas above 27C
Rest of World · 2025-12-16 · #13
PayPal filed U.S. applications to establish PayPal Bank.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-16
PayPal PayPal Bank
PayPal says it filed US applications to establish PayPal Bank, to offer savings accounts and cut its reliance on third parties when loaning to small businesses
Wall Street Journal · 2025-12-16 · #31
Elizabeth Warren and two other Democratic senators send letters to Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and other tech firms requesting information about AI data centers' role in rising electricity bills and growing energy use.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-16
Elizabeth Warren two other Democratic senators Google Microsoft Amazon Meta other tech firms
Elizabeth Warren and two other Democratic senators write to Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and others about AI data centers' role in rising electricity bills
New York Times · 2025-12-16 · #12
Volkswagen stops vehicle production at its Dresden plant amid weaker demand and steep U.S. tariffs.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-16
Volkswagen Dresden plant
VW plans to end vehicle production at its Dresden plant, which opened in 2001, and convert it into a research hub focused on AI, robotics, and chip design
New York Times · 2025-12-16 · #19
From 2020 to 2024, 93% of Infosys' H-1B hires would have been subject to the proposed $100,000 fee.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-15
Infosys 93% of H-1B hires (2020-2024)
Analysis: Tata, Infosys, and Cognizant are set to bear the brunt of Trump's $100K H-1B fee; from 2020 to 2024, 93% of Infosys' H-1B hires would have had to pay
Bloomberg · 2025-12-15 · #24
David Sacks and Sriram Krishnan lobbied lawmakers to build support and shape Trump's AI executive order.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-15
David Sacks Sriram Krishnan lawmakers Trump's AI executive order
How David Sacks and AI adviser Sriram Krishnan overcame MAGA's opposition to Trump's AI executive order, talking to lawmakers and finally modifying its language
Washington Post · 2025-12-15 · #28
Sacks and Krishnan overcame MAGA-aligned opposition to Trump's AI executive order.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-15
David Sacks Sriram Krishnan MAGA Trump's AI executive order
How David Sacks and AI adviser Sriram Krishnan overcame MAGA's opposition to Trump's AI executive order, talking to lawmakers and finally modifying its language
Washington Post · 2025-12-15 · #28
Of the 23 inherited crypto cases, 14 were dropped, frozen, settled, or conceded.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-15
SEC 14 crypto cases
Investigation: after Trump returned to the White House, the SEC eased up on or dismissed 60%+ of ongoing crypto cases, including ones about Trump-tied companies
New York Times · 2025-12-15 · #32
The SEC inherited 23 cryptocurrency cases.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-15
SEC 23 crypto cases
Investigation: after Trump returned to the White House, the SEC eased up on or dismissed 60%+ of ongoing crypto cases, including ones about Trump-tied companies
New York Times · 2025-12-15 · #32
The SEC eased up on or dismissed more than 60% of ongoing cryptocurrency enforcement cases after Donald Trump returned to the White House.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-15
SEC cryptocurrency cases
Investigation: after Trump returned to the White House, the SEC eased up on or dismissed 60%+ of ongoing crypto cases, including ones about Trump-tied companies
New York Times · 2025-12-15 · #32
AT&T blocked T-Mobile's Easy Switch tool on two occasions.
failed 1 article 2025-12-15
AT&T T-Mobile Easy Switch tool
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon's rivalry is moving beyond ads, with explicit customer poaching efforts and lawsuits; AT&T blocked T-Mobile's Easy Switch tool twice
Wall Street Journal · 2025-12-15 · #25
US and EU regulatory pressure killed Amazon's $1.7B deal for iRobot in 2024.
failed 1 article 2025-12-15
US regulators EU regulators Amazon iRobot
A look at iRobot, founded in 1990, and its slow collapse after US and EU regulatory pressure killed Amazon's $1.7B deal in 2024 amid growing Chinese competition
TechCrunch · 2025-12-15 · #2
Nvidia's lobbying efforts grew after Howard Lutnick arranged Jensen Huang's early access to President Trump and the subsequent approval of H200 sales to China.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-15
Nvidia Howard Lutnick Jensen Huang President Trump
How Nvidia's lobbying efforts grew after Howard Lutnick brokered Jensen Huang's early access to President Trump, who ultimately approved H200 sales to China
Financial Times · 2025-12-15 · #31
They helped modify the language of Trump's AI executive order after discussions with lawmakers.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-15
David Sacks Sriram Krishnan Trump's AI executive order
How David Sacks and AI adviser Sriram Krishnan overcame MAGA's opposition to Trump's AI executive order, talking to lawmakers and finally modifying its language
Washington Post · 2025-12-15 · #28
President Trump approved sales of Nvidia's H200 to China.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-15
President Trump H200 China
How Nvidia's lobbying efforts grew after Howard Lutnick brokered Jensen Huang's early access to President Trump, who ultimately approved H200 sales to China
Financial Times · 2025-12-15 · #31
Sources say the UK government (via the Home Office) wants Apple, Google and other tech companies to block explicit images by default at the OS level to protect children and require adults to verify their ages.
rumored 1 article 2025-12-15
UK government Home Office Apple Google other tech companies
Sources: the UK government wants Apple, Google, and others to block explicit images at the OS level by default to protect kids and have adults verify their ages
Financial Times · 2025-12-15 · #6
Analysis finds Tata, Infosys, and Cognizant would bear the brunt of Trump's proposed $100,000 H-1B fee, facing significant cost exposure.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-15
Tata Infosys Cognizant $100K H-1B fee Trump
Analysis: Tata, Infosys, and Cognizant are set to bear the brunt of Trump's $100K H-1B fee; from 2020 to 2024, 93% of Infosys' H-1B hires would have had to pay
Bloomberg · 2025-12-15 · #24
The SEC was reported to no longer be actively pursuing any case against a firm with known ties to Donald Trump.
confirmed 1 article 2025-12-15
SEC Trump-tied firms
Investigation: after Trump returned to the White House, the SEC eased up on or dismissed 60%+ of ongoing crypto cases, including ones about Trump-tied companies
New York Times · 2025-12-15 · #32