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#Tech Regulation | HM Journal

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PEGI Mandates 16 Age Rating for UK Video Games Featuring Loot Boxes Starting June

PEGI Mandates 16 Age Rating for UK Video Games Featuring Loot Boxes Starting June

New PEGI rules will enforce an automatic 16 age rating on any video game with paid loot boxes in the UK.

March 14, 2026

Apple Reduces App Store Commission to 25 Percent in China Under Regulatory Pressure

Apple Reduces App Store Commission to 25 Percent in China Under Regulatory Pressure

China secures a win against the controversial 30 percent global standard fee

March 13, 2026

Indonesia Announces Social Media Ban for Users Under 16 Starting March 28

Indonesia Announces Social Media Ban for Users Under 16 Starting March 28

Government mandates major platforms delete underage accounts in sweeping regulatory action

March 8, 2026

OpenAI Permanently Shuts Down GPT-4o Model

OpenAI Permanently Shuts Down GPT-4o Model

The company pivots to GPT-5.2 architecture amid safety concerns and legal challenges

about 1 month ago

February 15, 2026

Raskin Probes DOJ Over App Store Purge and Shadow Mandates

Raskin Probes DOJ Over App Store Purge and Shadow Mandates

Investigation targets alleged federal pressure on tech giants to remove ICE-monitoring tools

about 1 month ago

February 10, 2026

Discord’s Privacy Ultimatum: Verify Your Face or Lose the Platform

The platform kills the honor system, forcing users to trade biometric data or government IDs for full account access.

about 1 month ago

February 9, 2026

EU Bans TikTok Endless Scroll and Addictive Algorithms

EU Bans TikTok Endless Scroll and Addictive Algorithms

Regulators mandate a total redesign of the platform's core engagement features under the Digital Services Act

about 1 month ago

February 6, 2026

Judge Donato Questions Google-Epic Games Settlement Terms

Judge Donato Questions Google-Epic Games Settlement Terms

Court scrutinizes $800 million payment and potential market impact of the proposed antitrust deal

about 2 months ago

January 23, 2026

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC Formed as Oracle and Partners Take Control of US Operations

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC Formed as Oracle and Partners Take Control of US Operations

New domestic algorithm and American ownership end ban threat

about 2 months ago

January 23, 2026

Meta closes 543,000 accounts to comply with Australia's mandatory social media ban

Meta closes 543,000 accounts to comply with Australia's mandatory social media ban

Tech giant deactivates over half a million profiles across Facebook and Instagram

January 14, 2026

Italy Weighs $115 Million Penalty Against Apple Over App Tracking Transparency Concerns

Italy Weighs $115 Million Penalty Against Apple Over App Tracking Transparency Concerns

Italian regulators investigate anti-competitive impact of Apple's privacy framework

December 22, 2025

Microsoft Warns Ungoverned AI Could Cost Global Economy $10 Trillion by 2030

Microsoft Warns Ungoverned AI Could Cost Global Economy $10 Trillion by 2030

New governance mandate follows EU AI Act enforcement

December 17, 2025

Switzerland opens antitrust investigation into Apple iPhone NFC restrictions

Switzerland opens antitrust investigation into Apple iPhone NFC restrictions

Competition Commission probes potential abuse of dominant position regarding mobile payments

December 12, 2025

Malaysia Announces Strict Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16 Starting 2026

Malaysia Announces Strict Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16 Starting 2026

Government mandates MyKad-linked age verification and threatens fines for non-compliant platforms

November 24, 2025

EU Charges Meta and TikTok Over Failures to Tackle Illegal Content Under DSA

EU Charges Meta and TikTok Over Failures to Tackle Illegal Content Under DSA

European Commission cites burdensome research data access, unclear reporting, and inadequate appeal processes as violations.

October 24, 2025

Microsoft Teams Nears Resolution in Five-Year European Antitrust Battle

Microsoft Teams Nears Resolution in Five-Year European Antitrust Battle

EU Commission poised to decide on bundling practices after prolonged investigation.

September 8, 2025

YouTube Launches AI Age Estimation System for US Under-18 Users

YouTube Launches AI Age Estimation System for US Under-18 Users

New AI system aims to enhance safety and privacy protections for minors, independent of self-reported birthdates.

July 30, 2025

Meta Expands Teen Account Protections and Child Safety Features Across Platforms

Meta Expands Teen Account Protections and Child Safety Features Across Platforms

A comprehensive analysis of Meta's latest updates to safeguard young users online.

July 24, 2025

TikTok Developing U.S.-Only App Version and Securing U.S. Partner Deal

TikTok Developing U.S.-Only App Version and Securing U.S. Partner Deal

An in-depth analysis of TikTok's strategic pivot to comply with U.S. legislation and its broader implications.

July 7, 2025