The UK faces critical digital infrastructure challenges as it tries to move up from 18th place in global competitiveness rankings. With AI potentially contributing £520bn to the economy by 2030, the country’s telecom networks need urgent upgrades to support future growth and 6G deployment.
The European Union is preparing stricter foreign investment rules aimed primarily at Chinese companies. The regulations would require local hiring and technology sharing in key sectors like batteries. This comes as Chinese investment in the EU surged 80% to €9.4bn in 2024.
Despite Trump’s warnings that California’s $20 fast-food wage would harm businesses, data shows restaurants are adapting. Worker turnover is down, and widespread closures haven’t materialized, though prices have increased.
A senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center is sharply criticizing former President Trump’s proposed Ukraine peace plan. Melinda Haring calls the deal “terrible and incredibly unjust” during a Bloomberg interview, highlighting the difficult position facing Ukraine’s leadership.
President Trump is considering an executive order that would challenge state AI regulations through lawsuits and funding cuts. The order specifically targets recently enacted laws in California and Colorado requiring AI transparency. Big Tech groups have been lobbying against what they call a “patch
Senators John Curtis and Mark Kelly introduced the Algorithm Accountability Act to amend Section 230 protections. The bill targets recommendation algorithms that radicalize users and cause harm. Previous attempts to change Section 230 have repeatedly failed.
A quarter of global emissions now come from internationally traded goods, creating a massive blind spot in climate accounting. The EU and China alone imported 4.3 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent last year. Trade policy could be our strongest lever for decarbonization.
Senators John Curtis and Mark Kelly introduced the Algorithm Accountability Act, which would make platforms liable for harmful recommendation algorithms. The bill targets for-profit social media companies with over 1 million users and creates a “duty of care” standard. Victims could sue for damages
The US, UK and Australia have coordinated sanctions against Russian bulletproof hosting provider Media Land and several related companies. Officials say the firm provided infrastructure for ransomware gangs including LockBit, BlackSuit and Play. The sanctions target both the companies and their exec
The Department of Energy is providing a $1 billion loan to restart a nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island. Microsoft committed to buying all the electricity from the 835 megawatt plant for two decades.
