Ireland committee hears Meta has changed teen accounts amid fresh EU and regulator scrutiny
Meta has told an Oireachtas committee that it has "fundamentally changed" how teenagers use Instagram and Facebook, as the company faces new scrutiny over how its services are presented to minors.Dualta Ó Broin, Meta's director of public policy in Ireland, said the company was "constantly" innovating in response to risks to underage users.He said this included "teen accounts" that restrict the type of content shown in feeds and extra steps for parents to limit material further.The hearing came after Coimisiún na Meán launched investigations earlier this week into Meta over recommender systems on Facebook and Instagram.Last month, the European Commission... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:05 LONDON
EU agrees ban on AI systems generating sexualised deepfakes
The European Union has agreed to ban artificial intelligence systems that generate sexualised deepfakes, in a move that will be added to changes to the bloc's 2024 AI rules.The decision follows concern over non-consensual nude images produced by AI tools.Irish Independent MEP Michael McNamara said the EU had drawn a red line and that the legislation explicitly bans nudifier applications.EU negotiators from the European Parliament and European governments also agreed to delay the rollout of some high-risk AI rules.Those rules had been due to apply from August 2026 for stand-alone systems and a year later for AI tools embedded in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:02 LONDON
Council agrees new EU rules to tighten cooperation on VAT fraud probes
The Council of the EU provisionally agreed new rules to strengthen cooperation against value added tax fraud across the European Union. The measure increases coordination between member states, the European Public Prosecutor's Office and the European Anti-Fraud Office. The new framework gives EPPO and OLAF more direct access to key VAT data on cross-border business transactions in the EU. That access includes information held by Eurofisc, described as the EU's anti-VAT fraud network. The Council said the change is intended to give EU investigative bodies the targeted information they need to pursue suspected criminal activity more quickly. According to the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
FAA proposes drone-free zones for critical infrastructure in the United States
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a system for designating certain critical infrastructure sites as off limits to unmanned aircraft.The proposal was announced on 5 May and would create drone-free zones around selected sites.The supplied material does not specify which facilities would be covered or how the designations would be applied.No casualties or disruption were reported in the row, and no immediate enforcement action was described.The proposal is a regulatory step rather than a response to a single incident.The move matters because it could expand federal control over where drones may operate near sensitive infrastructure.It also signals continued attention to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
California seeks record $2 million fine against State Farm
California regulators are seeking a $2 million penalty against State Farm in a move described as the highest fine the state has ever sought against an insurer.The request was made by state regulators and relates to fire-related issues, according to the supplied material.The penalty amount is fixed at $2 million, although the final impact could be reduced by a cap on each violation.The case matters because it involves California's largest insurer and a regulatory action framed as historic by the state.Even so, the available detail suggests the headline figure may not translate into the full financial effect if the per-violation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
White House discusses vetting AI models before public release
The Trump administration is discussing whether to impose oversight on artificial intelligence models before they are made publicly available, according to the supplied report.The discussion marks a shift from the administration's earlier noninterventionist approach to AI.The idea under consideration is pre-release vetting, rather than action taken after a model has already been released.No decision, rule or enforcement action has been announced.The report does not say what form any oversight might take or which models would be covered.The development matters because it suggests the White House is weighing a more active role in AI policy at a time when governments are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
US court restricts mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily reinstated a requirement that abortion pills, specifically mifepristone, must be obtained in person rather than by mail or telemedicine.This decision significantly limits access to the abortion pill in states where abortion is banned.The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by the state of Louisiana and pauses a 2023 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation that allowed doctors to send mifepristone without an in-person consultation.The court stated that the FDA's previous action undermined Louisiana's policy that every unborn child is a legal person from conception.Mifepristone is the first of a two-pill regimen recommended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
EU proposes new 'Reject All' cookie consent rules to reduce user fatigue
The European Union has proposed new rules to simplify cookie consent on websites by introducing a 'one-click' option to reject all cookies.This initiative aims to reduce the time users spend managing cookie preferences and enhance privacy controls.Under the current system, users must actively consent to cookies on most websites, as mandated by the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the e-Privacy Directive.The new proposal seeks to merge these two frameworks to streamline consent processes.The changes are expected to save users approximately 198 million hours annually by reducing the repetitive task of accepting or rejecting cookies on every website visit.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 10:31 LONDON
Senate Finance Committee Investigates Tax Avoidance by Wealthy Americans Using Puerto Rico Incentives
The Senate Finance Committee has reported that wealthy Americans are exploiting tax breaks in Puerto Rico to avoid paying taxes owed prior to their relocation.This investigation highlights how some individuals are using Puerto Rico's tax incentives to reduce their overall tax liabilities.According to the committee's findings, these tax avoidance strategies involve writing off taxes that were due before moving to Puerto Rico.The report indicates that lawyers have assisted clients in navigating these tax breaks to minimize their financial obligations.No specific figures on the amount of taxes avoided or the number of individuals involved have been disclosed.The committee's report underscores concerns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 21:00 LONDON
