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Flock Safety loses credibility after lying to city councils and police
The ACLU report finds that Flock Safety repeatedly misrepresented its automated license‑plate readers, claiming they only captured plates while they also recorded faces and vehicles, eroding trust in the company’s surveillance products.
New York City bans AI-generated images in property ads
Mayor Eric Mamdani announced a citywide ban on undisclosed AI‑generated images in real‑estate advertising, aiming to stop deceptive listings and protect consumers [PetaPixel]. Landlords must either use authentic photos or label synthetic images clearly.
Texas court orders Pornhub domain suspension for age‑verification breach
A Texas district court ordered the shutdown of Pornhub’s domain after the state proved the site failed to meet Texas’s age‑verification law, marking the first domain‑level enforcement for non‑compliance.
Virginia bans sale of geolocation data, effective July 2
Effective July 2, 2026, Virginia law prohibits the sale of geolocation data, forcing companies that collect or process location information to overhaul compliance and data pipelines.
Spain bans Palantir from public and private companies
Spain's Ministry of Economic Affairs has barred Palantir's software from public agencies and private firms that contract with the state, citing national security concerns and non-compliance with EU data sovereignty laws [Hacker News].
Department of Commerce lifts export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5
On June 30, 2026 the U.S. Department of Commerce removed export restrictions on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, ending the need for licenses under ECCN 5D002.
Supreme Court says geofence warrants need Fourth Amendment warrant
In a 6‑3 ruling, the Supreme Court held that geofence warrants are Fourth Amendment searches and must be backed by probable cause, forcing tech firms to redesign location‑data compliance.
EU drafts chat‑control law in closed‑door negotiations
The European Union is negotiating a draft law that would require messaging services to scan private communications for illegal content. Critics say the backroom process breaches transparency rules and threatens privacy and free speech.
California bans loud ads on streaming services, effective July 1
A California law that takes effect July 1 bars streaming platforms from playing ads louder than the surrounding content, mirroring a similar Illinois statute.
UK to announce ban on social media for under‑16s
The British government will soon unveil a rule that bars anyone under 16 from using social‑media platforms, forcing firms to roll out strict age‑verification systems. The move is part of a wider push to tighten online safety for minors.
Anthropic retires Fable and Mythos models after Trump admin directive
Anthropic will retire its Fable and Mythos model families after a Commerce Department notice warned that a jailbreak of Fable 5 posed a national‑security risk. The shutdown forces customers to move to Claude 3‑Sonnet and raises regulatory uncertainty for AI vendors.
US government suspends access to Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models
The U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence ordered Anthropic to block U.S. access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models on June 13, citing compliance concerns. The shutdown forces developers to replace the models and signals tighter export‑control enforcement.
Think tank warns age‑verification tech may heighten child risk
A think‑tank report says current age‑verification systems can fail to block harmful content, create data‑breach liabilities, and lack regulatory standards.
Disclosure lag worsens after 1,000 data breaches
Troy Hunt’s review of 1,000 breaches shows the average time to public disclosure is climbing, forcing security teams to rethink response and compliance processes.
Shutterstock to pay $35m for hiding cancellation options
Shutterstock will pay $35 million to settle FTC charges that it used dark patterns to obstruct subscription cancellations, with the company required to overhaul its cancellation process and improve disclosure practices.
EU agrees to simplify the AI Act. The transparency clock now runs faster.
EU Council and Parliament reached political agreement on May 7 to simplify AI Act rules. The headline: a tightened 3-month transparency deadline for synthetic content, plus carveouts for SMEs and small mid-caps.