On 4 September 2024, the Federal Communications Commission closes the public consultation on the proposed rule on disclosure and transparency of Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated content in political advertisements. The rule would apply to enti…
On 29 August 2024, the New York Attorney General issued a Warning regarding investment scams using AI-Manipulated Videos. The warning concerns scams which use AI-manipulated videos to impersonate celebrities and business leaders to court investment …
On 26 August 2024, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it had issued a ruling, stating that 10 Play, a streaming service provided by Network Ten, breached gambling advertising rules by displaying gambling ads duri…
On 20 August 2024, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced its decision to accept Meta’s variation of commitments previously accepted by the CMA under the Competition Act 1998. The variation addresses the CMA’s concerns regarding Me…
On 16 August 2024, the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC) launched a market review initiative to study the digital economy ecosystem and research the impact of the digital economy on the cost of living of Malaysian citizens. The review will enc…
On 16 August 2024, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ issued a decision in NetChoice v. Bonta, in defence of California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. The decision follows the motion for preliminary injunction issued by the United States Distri…
On 15 August 2024, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a statement noting that following discussions with Meta, it is assessing how United Kingdom data protection laws would impact the implementation of a potential ad-free subscriptio…
On 14 August 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted the Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials, which prohibits certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices involving consumer reviews or testimonials. Under the new rule, bus…
On 1 August 2024, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hong Kong (PCPD) issued an outline on combating fraud involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) deepfake technology. The outline emphasised that PCPD received nearly 600 enquiries related…
On 31 July 2024, the European Commission opened a consultation on guidelines to enforce the protection of minors online under the Digital Services Act (DSA) until 30 September 2024. The guidelines will apply to online platforms and seek to ensure co…