June 06, 2026
Europe's AI rules, considered the strictest in the world, came amid concerns about the impact of the technology on children, workers, companies and cybersecurity
Regulator flags influencer tactics, brands say rules followed
Government targets addictive algorithms and harmful content but rollout details remain unclear
"Technology is moving really fast, and the law has got to keep up," the UK PM says
The charges focus on TikTok’s “addictive” user interface, and its highly personalised recommender system
"This is a source of Australian pride. This was world leading legislation, but it is now being followed up around the world," PM Albanese says
Loudspeakers are banned in silent zones during election campaigns; elsewhere, noise limits and conduct rules must be followed
The US treasury secretary says excessive capitalisation requirements impose unnecessary burdens on financial institutions, reducing lending, hurting growth and distorting markets
