UK Parliament debated repealing the Online Safety Act on December 15, 2025, following a petition with over 500,000 signatures criticizing its privacy overreach, age verification mandates, and threats to free speech. Critics warn of surveillance risks, while the government defends it for child protection. MPs rejected repeal but considered amendments.
U.S. tech giants like Apple, Google, and Meta face discriminatory regulations abroad, particularly in Europe via the DMA and DSA, seen as protectionist attacks stifling innovation and costing billions. A House hearing highlighted these threats, prompting White House threats of retaliation to defend American economic dominance.
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