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TL;DR: The UK is scrutinizing two porn sites over inadequate age verification measures aimed at preventing children's access, raising significant legal and technological concerns in the adult industry. bbc.com/news/articles/cx2qn1j0 ⚖️ 🤖

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www.bbc.comTwo porn sites investigated for suspected age check failingsThe UK demanded in January that porn sites show how they were beefing up age verification to stop children accessing them.
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TL;DR: Josh Raffaelli, a notable Silicon Valley investor linked to Elon Musk, is suing Brookfield Asset Management over his firing amidst disputes about pandemic-related financial losses. The case highlights tensions in high-stakes investment environments. techcrunch.com/2025/05/08/one- ⚖️ 🤖

TechCrunch · One of Elon Musk’s long-time VCs is suing his former employer after allegedly being fired | TechCrunchJosh Raffaelli, who has long roots as a Silicon Valley investor and has backed a number of Elon Musk companies, is suing his former employer, the massive Josh Raffaelli, known in Silicon Valley as a VC who has backed a number of Elon Musk companies, is reportedly suing is Brookfield Asset Management.
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TL;DR: The Take It Down Act aims to combat nonconsensual deepfake pornography by requiring online platforms to swiftly remove such content, but it faces significant enforcement challenges and potential loopholes that could leave victims vulnerable. Critics argue that without stronger protections, the bill may not fulfill its promise to protect individuals from these digital abuses. theconversation.com/how-the-ta ⚖️ 🤖

The ConversationHow the Take It Down Act tackles nonconsensual deepfake porn − and how it falls shortA bill with broad bipartisan support aims to take on AI-generated sexual abuse, but enforcement issues and privacy blind spots could leave victims just as vulnerable.
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TL;DR: The Senate has passed a Republican plan that eliminates the FCC's hotspot-lending program, hindering internet access for schoolchildren without broadband. This move has been labeled 'cruel' as it threatens to deepen the digital divide. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20 ⚖️ 🤖

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Ars Technica · Senate approves Ted Cruz plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolchildrenBy Jon Brodkin
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TL;DR: Eight state privacy regulators have formed the 'Consortium of Privacy Regulators' to enhance data privacy enforcement and consumer protection, marking a significant step in enforcing state laws on privacy. lexblog.com/2025/05/08/skadden ⚖️ 🤖

LexBlog · Skadden Discusses States’ Move To Coordinated Data-Privacy EnforcementIn a major development for businesses subject to state data privacy laws, eight state privacy regulators have joined forces to form the “Consortium of Privacy Regulators,” a bipartisan coalition aimed at coordinating enforcement and protecting consumer privacy through collaboration. The announcement, made by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) on April 16, 2025, represents a […]
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TL;DR: In April 2025, U.S. banking regulators took a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrencies by easing restrictions on banks' involvement with digital assets, signaling a shift in the regulatory landscape. lexblog.com/2025/05/08/u-s-ban ⚖️ 🤖

LexBlog · U.S. Banking Agencies’ Shift Toward Crypto IntegrationIn April 2025, the landscape of U.S. crypto regulation shifted significantly. Three of the country’s principal bank regulators – the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) – jointly moved to relax or rescind longstanding restrictions on banks engaging with digital assets. While not […]
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TL;DR: The FCC is considering a significant change to broadcasting that could restrict access to public airwaves by introducing DRM, effectively privatizing what is currently a free service. Critics argue that this transition undermines public access and innovation, further burdening low-income and rural viewers who depend on broadcast television. eff.org/deeplinks/2025/05/fcc- ⚖️ 🤖

Electronic Frontier Foundation · The FCC Must Reject Efforts to Lock Up Public AirwavesPresident Trump’s attack on public broadcasting has attracted plenty of deserved attention, but there’s a far more technical, far more insidious policy change in the offing—one that will take away Americans’ right to unencumbered access to our publicly owned airwaves. The FCC is quietly...
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TL;DR: 'Who Broke the Internet?' is a new podcast series examining the enshittification of the internet, attributing the decline to specific policy choices and individual actions that prioritized profit over user experience. It explores the role of IP law and advocates for dismantling harmful regulations to foster a better, more accountable digital ecosystem. pluralistic.net/2025/05/08/who ⚖️ 🤖

pluralistic.netPluralistic: Who broke the internet? (08 May 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
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