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What the Supreme Court’s social media moderation ruling actually means

The Court's 6-3 decision did not settle the First Amendment questions around content moderation.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min . Read story
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The children’s online safety bill that finally has bipartisan support

The Kids Online Safety Act 2.0 mandates age verification and restricts algorithmic amplification for minors.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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How the FTC is building its case against the AI data pipeline

Internal documents obtained by The Spec'd reveal the FTC's theory of harm in its AI data investigation.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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Apple’s antitrust settlement forces it to open iOS payments to competitors

A landmark consent decree requires Apple to allow third-party payment processors in the App Store.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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Congress is finally close to passing a federal privacy law — here’s what’s in it

The American Privacy Rights Act has cleared committee with bipartisan support.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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The EU’s AI Liability Directive passes: what it means for every tech company with European users

The directive establishes strict liability for AI systems that cause harm.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min