**"China Halts New Autonomous Vehicle Licenses After Baidu Robotaxi Glitch."**
China has paused new licenses for autonomous vehicles after a massive malfunction of Baidu's robotaxis in Wuhan. This sudden glitch raises concerns about safet…
California's New Rules for Ticketing Driverless Cars
California is tightening rules for driverless cars starting in 2026. Manufacturers, like Waymo, will now receive notices of AV noncompliance when their vehicle…
Pope Leo XIV on AI: A Call for Regulation and Collaboration
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," calls for stringent AI regulation and human involvement in AI decision-making. The document advocates f…
UK to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16, PM Starmer Announces
The UK is set to ban social media platforms from offering services to children under 16, aiming to protect young people from online harms. This move, announced…
Pakistan's Controversial Telecom Bill: Property Rights at Stake
The Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) (Amendment) Bill 2026 has ignited debate in Pakistan, with critics asserting that it unduly empowers telecom c…
Global CBDC Progress: Mapping Central Bank Digital Currencies
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are gaining traction worldwide, with over 100 countries investigating or creating their own, driven by digitalization i…