Regulation

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority became the latest regulator to pressure Google over its open-display advertising technology, pressing the company for answers on how the set up works and adding to scrutiny by officials in the European Union (EU) and US.

Countries including the UK, US and European Union (EU) member states agreed the first legally-binding international convention to ensure the use and development of AI systems align with human rights and democratic values, complementing existing frameworks such as the EU AI Act and the Bletchley agreement.

New Zealand's Commerce Commission set a requirement for mobile operators to develop standardised coverage maps to make it easier for customers to compare offers and allow them to cancel plans without penalty if they face connection problems.

Australian mobile operators TPG Telecom and Optus welcomed a decision by the competition regulator not to oppose a proposed regional network and spectrum sharing deal the pair signed in April.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority cleared Microsoft’s partnership with Inflection AI following an initial investigation, ruling the pair's relationship will not impact competition in the country.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued guidelines informing operators about its increased power to issue infringement notices for breaching carrier separation rules, which bar wholesale broadband providers from offering retail services.

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner gave eight social media and messaging companies 30 days to disclose how many children are on their platforms and how they detect and block underage users, as the nation considers protection options which could include imposing age limits.