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#StarterPack emphasis on platforms, competition law, digital rights, tech regulation, press freedom, market dominance, surviellance capitalism, and tech landscape within EU (Copyright Directive, Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, Digital Fairness Act, GDPR & AI Act). bsky.app/starter-pack...
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Sony says it has developed tech to identify copyrighted music in AI-generated songs, aiming to help rights holders receive compensation if their music was used (Rei Nakafuji/Nikkei Asia)
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February 17, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Sony says it has developed tech to identify copyrighted music in AI-generated songs, aiming to help rights holders receive compensation if their music was used (Rei Nakafuji/Nikkei Asia)
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UK set to ban social media for U16s
"close loopholes in existing laws designed to protect children online and will consult on a social media ban for under-16s as part of plans for online safety" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"close loopholes in existing laws designed to protect children online and will consult on a social media ban for under-16s as part of plans for online safety" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No free pass for internet platforms on child safety, Starmer says
The government announces a consultation on online safety, including on a possible social media ban for under-16s.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 1:19 AM
UK set to ban social media for U16s
"close loopholes in existing laws designed to protect children online and will consult on a social media ban for under-16s as part of plans for online safety" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"close loopholes in existing laws designed to protect children online and will consult on a social media ban for under-16s as part of plans for online safety" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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AI Takes your privacy, content and intellectual property ; seriously.
NEW: David Greene was the voice of NPR's "Morning Edition." Is he also secretly the voice of Google's popular AI podcast tool, NotebookLM?
Google says no. Greene thinks they're lying. My story today breaks the news of his lawsuit and compares the two voices. Listen for yourself: wapo.st/3ZHRvho
Google says no. Greene thinks they're lying. My story today breaks the news of his lawsuit and compares the two voices. Listen for yourself: wapo.st/3ZHRvho
He spent decades perfecting his voice. Now he says Google stole it.
NPR’s David Greene says he was “completely freaked out” when he heard an AI voice that sounded just like his own, and he’s suing over it.
wapo.st
February 16, 2026 at 12:29 AM
AI Takes your privacy, content and intellectual property ; seriously.
UK set to ban social media for U16s
"close loopholes in existing laws designed to protect children online and will consult on a social media ban for under-16s as part of plans for online safety" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"close loopholes in existing laws designed to protect children online and will consult on a social media ban for under-16s as part of plans for online safety" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No free pass for internet platforms on child safety, Starmer says
The government announces a consultation on online safety, including on a possible social media ban for under-16s.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 1:19 AM
UK set to ban social media for U16s
"close loopholes in existing laws designed to protect children online and will consult on a social media ban for under-16s as part of plans for online safety" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"close loopholes in existing laws designed to protect children online and will consult on a social media ban for under-16s as part of plans for online safety" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
AI Takes your privacy, content and intellectual property ; seriously.
NEW: David Greene was the voice of NPR's "Morning Edition." Is he also secretly the voice of Google's popular AI podcast tool, NotebookLM?
Google says no. Greene thinks they're lying. My story today breaks the news of his lawsuit and compares the two voices. Listen for yourself: wapo.st/3ZHRvho
Google says no. Greene thinks they're lying. My story today breaks the news of his lawsuit and compares the two voices. Listen for yourself: wapo.st/3ZHRvho
He spent decades perfecting his voice. Now he says Google stole it.
NPR’s David Greene says he was “completely freaked out” when he heard an AI voice that sounded just like his own, and he’s suing over it.
wapo.st
February 16, 2026 at 12:29 AM
AI Takes your privacy, content and intellectual property ; seriously.
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New playbook required?
Critics warn America’s ‘move fast’ AI strategy could cost it the global market
cyberscoop.com/trump-ai-pol...
Critics warn America’s ‘move fast’ AI strategy could cost it the global market
cyberscoop.com/trump-ai-pol...
Critics warn America’s 'move fast' AI strategy could cost it the global market
As the U.S. promises a light-touch approach to AI regulation, businesses and other stakeholders must work out the rules of the road for themselves.
cyberscoop.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:08 AM
New playbook required?
Critics warn America’s ‘move fast’ AI strategy could cost it the global market
cyberscoop.com/trump-ai-pol...
Critics warn America’s ‘move fast’ AI strategy could cost it the global market
cyberscoop.com/trump-ai-pol...
U.S. Winter Olympic Champion Hit With Copyright Controversy
Https://www.huffpost.com/entry/amber-glenn-copyright-issue-olympics_n_6989b8dee4b0a89b5c05dcb5?origin=article-bottom2-nonlife #winterolympics
Https://www.huffpost.com/entry/amber-glenn-copyright-issue-olympics_n_6989b8dee4b0a89b5c05dcb5?origin=article-bottom2-nonlife #winterolympics
February 15, 2026 at 12:55 AM
U.S. Winter Olympic Champion Hit With Copyright Controversy
Https://www.huffpost.com/entry/amber-glenn-copyright-issue-olympics_n_6989b8dee4b0a89b5c05dcb5?origin=article-bottom2-nonlife #winterolympics
Https://www.huffpost.com/entry/amber-glenn-copyright-issue-olympics_n_6989b8dee4b0a89b5c05dcb5?origin=article-bottom2-nonlife #winterolympics
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Even the EU’s new draft Code of Practice on AI-generated content addresses deceptive outputs, not the ambient, conversational influence that shapes judgment through repeated interaction rather than falsehood.
"Disinformation beyond lies: Europe is fighting yesterday's disinformation war" www.euractiv.com/opinion/from...
www.euractiv.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Even the EU’s new draft Code of Practice on AI-generated content addresses deceptive outputs, not the ambient, conversational influence that shapes judgment through repeated interaction rather than falsehood.
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www.theverge.com/policy/87530...
As Section 230 turns 30, a look at how upcoming court cases involving Meta, Alphabet, and others in the US could reshape the bounds of Section 230's protections.
#copyright
As Section 230 turns 30, a look at how upcoming court cases involving Meta, Alphabet, and others in the US could reshape the bounds of Section 230's protections.
#copyright
Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet
It’s the most beloved and reviled law of the tech industry.
www.theverge.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:12 AM
www.theverge.com/policy/87530...
As Section 230 turns 30, a look at how upcoming court cases involving Meta, Alphabet, and others in the US could reshape the bounds of Section 230's protections.
#copyright
As Section 230 turns 30, a look at how upcoming court cases involving Meta, Alphabet, and others in the US could reshape the bounds of Section 230's protections.
#copyright
Even the EU’s new draft Code of Practice on AI-generated content addresses deceptive outputs, not the ambient, conversational influence that shapes judgment through repeated interaction rather than falsehood.
"Disinformation beyond lies: Europe is fighting yesterday's disinformation war" www.euractiv.com/opinion/from...
www.euractiv.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Even the EU’s new draft Code of Practice on AI-generated content addresses deceptive outputs, not the ambient, conversational influence that shapes judgment through repeated interaction rather than falsehood.
Report: AI-generated music uploads account for <1% of total streams; AI-adoption is strongest in functional and low-stakes settings such as background music www.advanced-television.com/2026/02/12/r...
Report: How the music Industry is battling AI music flood
The music industry has long been defined by an extreme winner-takes-all dynamic. A small number of tracks, artists, and platforms account for the majority of li
www.advanced-television.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Report: AI-generated music uploads account for <1% of total streams; AI-adoption is strongest in functional and low-stakes settings such as background music www.advanced-television.com/2026/02/12/r...
Why Ireland is at the Center of the Transatlantic Battle Over Digital Regulation
www.techpolicy.press/why-ireland-...
www.techpolicy.press/why-ireland-...
Why Ireland is at the Center of the Transatlantic Battle Over Digital Regulation
Coimisiún na Meán is at the center of a transatlantic clash over EU tech rules, facing US political pressure and lawsuits as it enforces the DSA.
www.techpolicy.press
February 13, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Why Ireland is at the Center of the Transatlantic Battle Over Digital Regulation
www.techpolicy.press/why-ireland-...
www.techpolicy.press/why-ireland-...
Libraries Are Complaining About the Cost of Licensing E-Books (Again): Is There Any Justification? hughstephensblog.net/2026/02/09/l...
Debating E-Book Prices: Libraries vs. Publishers' Costs
Explore the complex relationship between e-book pricing and public libraries, and the impact of proposed regulations on access to digital content.
hughstephensblog.net
February 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Libraries Are Complaining About the Cost of Licensing E-Books (Again): Is There Any Justification? hughstephensblog.net/2026/02/09/l...
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Corporations opposed to this kind of transparency are doing things they don’t want anyone to know about. Doesn’t that tell you everything you need to know?
Adam Schiff And John Curtis Introduce Bill To Require Tech To Disclose Copyrighted Works Used In AI Training Models
The legislation would require tech to disclose copyrighted works used in their models.
deadline.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Corporations opposed to this kind of transparency are doing things they don’t want anyone to know about. Doesn’t that tell you everything you need to know?
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Netopia EU shares analysis and commentary on EU digital policy — from AI and copyright to platform regulation and the Digital Single Market.
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If this is your space, please follow the page, Always keen to exchange EU digital policy views!
Netopia EU shares analysis and commentary on EU digital policy — from AI and copyright to platform regulation and the Digital Single Market.
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If this is your space, please follow the page, Always keen to exchange EU digital policy views!
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February 6, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Are you on LinkedIn too?
Netopia EU shares analysis and commentary on EU digital policy — from AI and copyright to platform regulation and the Digital Single Market.
👉 linkedin.com/company/neto...
If this is your space, please follow the page, Always keen to exchange EU digital policy views!
Netopia EU shares analysis and commentary on EU digital policy — from AI and copyright to platform regulation and the Digital Single Market.
👉 linkedin.com/company/neto...
If this is your space, please follow the page, Always keen to exchange EU digital policy views!
Can anyone explain Google Ads pricing?
Scoop: Google, the target for billions of euros in European Union antitrust fines, has been hit by a fresh EU probe over concerns it’s illegally rigging the cost of advertising on search, according to documents seen by Bloomberg: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Google Hit by Fresh EU Antitrust Probe Over Search Ads Pricing
Google, the target for billions of euros in European Union antitrust fines, has been hit by a fresh EU probe over concerns it’s illegally rigging the cost of advertising on its search engine.
www.bloomberg.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Can anyone explain Google Ads pricing?
They don't fear fines.
They fear competition (and jail)
They fear competition (and jail)
The European Commission’s first DSA fine against X reveals an enforcement strategy focused on corporate ownership and control, interface design, and barriers to data access, writes Matteo Fabbri.
What the EU’s X Decision Reveals About How the DSA Is Enforced
The European Commission's €120M fine against X exposes how it enforces the DSA, targeting design, transparency, and data access failures across the platform.
buff.ly
February 12, 2026 at 10:15 AM
They don't fear fines.
They fear competition (and jail)
They fear competition (and jail)
www.theverge.com/policy/87530...
As Section 230 turns 30, a look at how upcoming court cases involving Meta, Alphabet, and others in the US could reshape the bounds of Section 230's protections.
#copyright
As Section 230 turns 30, a look at how upcoming court cases involving Meta, Alphabet, and others in the US could reshape the bounds of Section 230's protections.
#copyright
Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet
It’s the most beloved and reviled law of the tech industry.
www.theverge.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:12 AM
www.theverge.com/policy/87530...
As Section 230 turns 30, a look at how upcoming court cases involving Meta, Alphabet, and others in the US could reshape the bounds of Section 230's protections.
#copyright
As Section 230 turns 30, a look at how upcoming court cases involving Meta, Alphabet, and others in the US could reshape the bounds of Section 230's protections.
#copyright
"It has been estimated that a conversation of 20-50 questions consumes the equivalent of a 500ml bottle of water. Given that ChatGPT receives 29,000 prompts a second, that’s no small amount of water usage."
www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/ch....
www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/ch....
If you message me using ChatGPT, don't expect me to respond — ever
My friends are consistently outing themselves as idiots with their ChatGPT usage. When will we renounce this mass lobotomisation?
www.standard.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 9:48 AM
"It has been estimated that a conversation of 20-50 questions consumes the equivalent of a 500ml bottle of water. Given that ChatGPT receives 29,000 prompts a second, that’s no small amount of water usage."
www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/ch....
www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/ch....
Spanish court orders ISPs to hand over piracy users’ data
www.advanced-television.com/2026/02/11/s...
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Spanish court orders ISPs to hand over piracy users' data
The net is closing in on viewers of illegal pay-TV streams in Spain after a court judge ordered leading internet service providers to disclose the identities of
www.advanced-television.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Spanish court orders ISPs to hand over piracy users’ data
www.advanced-television.com/2026/02/11/s...
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www.advanced-television.com/2026/02/11/s...
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"Embrace, Extend, Extinguish"
www.ft.com/content/9493... #tech #antitrust #google #platformaccountability #filmandtv #audiovisual #tv #film #media
www.ft.com/content/9493... #tech #antitrust #google #platformaccountability #filmandtv #audiovisual #tv #film #media
Google scuppers service comparing YouTube viewing with TV and streaming audiences
‘Cease and desist’ letter forces Barb and Kantar Media to halt measurement service just months after its launch
www.ft.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
"Embrace, Extend, Extinguish"
www.ft.com/content/9493... #tech #antitrust #google #platformaccountability #filmandtv #audiovisual #tv #film #media
www.ft.com/content/9493... #tech #antitrust #google #platformaccountability #filmandtv #audiovisual #tv #film #media
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Without geo-enabling, only bigger players would have the resources to create a pan-European market demand
LINK: www.netopia.eu/eu-geo-block...
#geoblocking #film #television #media #audiovisual
LINK: www.netopia.eu/eu-geo-block...
#geoblocking #film #television #media #audiovisual
From Geo-Blocking to Geo-Enabling: A Tool For Growth - Netopia
The EU’s Geo-Blocking Regulation review reignites debate over Europe’s single market, cultural diversity, and protection of local languages in film and TV.
www.netopia.eu
January 12, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Without geo-enabling, only bigger players would have the resources to create a pan-European market demand
LINK: www.netopia.eu/eu-geo-block...
#geoblocking #film #television #media #audiovisual
LINK: www.netopia.eu/eu-geo-block...
#geoblocking #film #television #media #audiovisual
New playbook required?
Critics warn America’s ‘move fast’ AI strategy could cost it the global market
cyberscoop.com/trump-ai-pol...
Critics warn America’s ‘move fast’ AI strategy could cost it the global market
cyberscoop.com/trump-ai-pol...
Critics warn America’s 'move fast' AI strategy could cost it the global market
As the U.S. promises a light-touch approach to AI regulation, businesses and other stakeholders must work out the rules of the road for themselves.
cyberscoop.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:08 AM
New playbook required?
Critics warn America’s ‘move fast’ AI strategy could cost it the global market
cyberscoop.com/trump-ai-pol...
Critics warn America’s ‘move fast’ AI strategy could cost it the global market
cyberscoop.com/trump-ai-pol...
“TikTok is far from the only platform that profits from online addiction, and the Commission should move swiftly to impose similar measures on other dominant – and equally dangerous – social media giants.” @maxvonthun.bsky.social www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
European Commission’s Preliminary Finding Against TikTok Is a Landmark Moment for Platform Accountability — Open Markets Institute
The Open Markets Institute released a statement led by Max von Thun , Director of Europe & Transatlantic Partnership a preliminary finding that TikTok’s platform design contributes to addictive u...
www.openmarketsinstitute.org
February 11, 2026 at 1:55 AM
“TikTok is far from the only platform that profits from online addiction, and the Commission should move swiftly to impose similar measures on other dominant – and equally dangerous – social media giants.” @maxvonthun.bsky.social www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
Rethinking Digital Competition in Generative AI Markets
Open Markets director Courtney Radsch research paper:
kgi.georgetown.edu/wp-content/u...
Open Markets director Courtney Radsch research paper:
kgi.georgetown.edu/wp-content/u...
February 11, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Rethinking Digital Competition in Generative AI Markets
Open Markets director Courtney Radsch research paper:
kgi.georgetown.edu/wp-content/u...
Open Markets director Courtney Radsch research paper:
kgi.georgetown.edu/wp-content/u...