LAW & POLITICS, POLICY & REFORMS
February 07, 2026
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Global Alarm as AI Deepfakes Trigger Election Integrity Concerns Across Multiple Countries

Election regulators and policymakers across multiple regions have issued warnings over the rapid spread of AI-generated deepfakes, as manipulated political content increasingly circulates online ahead of major elections in 2026. Deepfakes—synthetic media created using artificial intelligence—have evolved beyond novelty tools into highly convincing instruments of political manipulation, capable of fabricating speeches, altering video footage, and […]

LAW & POLITICS, POLICY & REFORMS
February 01, 2026
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EU Launches Formal Investigation Into Meta Over Political Ads Transparency Under Digital Services Act

The European Commission has formally initiated enforcement proceedings against Meta, escalating regulatory pressure on the company over how political advertising, election-related content, and algorithmic systems operate on its platforms in the European Union. The probe is being carried out under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), the bloc’s flagship technology regulation aimed at curbing systemic […]

LAW & POLITICS, POLICY & REFORMS
January 27, 2026
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US FTC Moves to Ban Noncompete Clauses: What the Rule Changes, Why It Was Passed, and What Happens Next

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a landmark rule banning most noncompete clauses in employment contracts, marking one of the most significant labor market interventions in decades and setting up a major legal and political showdown. The rule, approved by the FTC in a 3–2 vote, prohibits employers from enforcing noncompete agreements against […]