A New Era of Oversight: Google DeepMind CEO Proposes FINRA-Style Regulator for Frontier AI
By TechCrunch Staff July 14, 2026 In a pivotal intervention that could reshape the trajectory of the artificial intelligence industry, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has proposed a radical new framework for the governance of frontier AI models.…
The War Over Trust: Truecaller and India’s Telecom Regulator Clash Over Spam-Filtering Policies
In a high-stakes standoff that pits one of the world’s most popular communication utility apps against the might of the Indian government, Truecaller has launched a public challenge against the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). At the heart…
Canada’s Regulatory Overhaul: The Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act Sparks Debate Over "Super-Regulator" Powers
In a landmark legislative move, the Canadian government has introduced the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (Bill C-36), a comprehensive framework designed to modernize the regulation of personal information within the private sector. By…