Technology
9th September 2026
Trump Administration to Confront Australia Over Proposed Social Media Regulations
The US warns against digital fines as Australia considers laws requiring feed opt-outs and content takedowns.
The Trump administration is set to confront Australia over its plan to enforce new regulations on digital platforms. Under the Labor government's proposed laws, social media platforms would be required to remove harmful content and allow users to opt out of algorithm-generated "for you" feeds.
Big tech companies could face fines exceeding $100m for breaching the legislation, with domestic pressure mounting on the Australian government to increase those penalties further. In response, the White House warned international trading partners against imposing digital services taxes, fines, and other perceived extortion on the US tech sector.
- Australia's proposed laws would require platforms to remove harmful content and offer algorithm opt-outs under threat of $100m+ fines.
- The White House warned trading partners against imposing taxes, fines, and restrictions on US technology companies.
Sources: The Guardian Technology
9th September 2026
Apple Expected to Unveil Folding iPhone in First Test for New CEO John Ternus
The technology giant's fall announcement is anticipated to feature the biggest design change to the iPhone since 2007.
Apple is expected to unveil a folding iPhone during its annual fall product announcement, marking what could be the most significant redesign of the smartphone since its introduction in 2007. Unlike previous iterations, the new model is expected to open and close like a passport, doubling its screen size.
The event marks the first major public test for John Ternus, who officially took over as Apple's chief executive last week. Industry observers are watching closely to see how Ternus leads the product reveal and navigates Apple's entry into the foldable device market.
- Apple is expected to announce a passport-style folding iPhone that doubles screen size.
- The launch event is the first major test for John Ternus after becoming CEO last week.
Sources: The Guardian Technology
9th September 2026
UK Data Centers Will Deliver Only 25% of Tech Industry Job Projections, Research Shows
An environmental thinktank finds planned facilities will employ 10,400 workers instead of the 40,000 promised by lobbyists.
Planned data centers across the UK will directly create only a quarter of the jobs promised by tech industry advocates, according to new findings by environmental thinktank Verdant. While industry lobby group TechUK projected more than 40,000 jobs, Verdant's research indicates direct employment will reach only 10,400 workers.
The disparity comes alongside concerns over the environmental footprint of data infrastructure, as the facilities consume vast amounts of energy while delivering far lower employment numbers than initially claimed.
- Thinktank Verdant estimates planned UK data centers will create 10,400 direct jobs, compared to 40,000 projected by TechUK.
- The report highlights high energy consumption alongside lower-than-expected job creation.
Sources: The Guardian Technology
9th September 2026
Report Finds Meta Continues Running Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Material in India
A new report follows a previous BBC investigation into Instagram's advertising practices in the region.
Meta is continuing to run paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material in India, according to a newly released report.
The findings follow an earlier BBC Eye investigation that revealed Instagram was actively serving paid ads promoting illicit child abuse content across the country.
- A new report states Meta continues to serve ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India.
- The report follows a previous BBC Eye investigation into Instagram's paid ad placements.
Sources: BBC Technology