Google announced a $4.75 billion acquisition of data center firm Intersect to expand its AI infrastructure (Wall Street Journal). A landmark trial has begun in Los Angeles over allegations that Instagram and YouTube were designed as "addiction machines," with tech giants facing legal accountability for platform design choices (Ars Technica).

The Trump administration has imposed travel bans on European tech regulators, escalating transatlantic tensions over digital governance (Wall Street Journal). Discord is implementing new age verification requirements for adult content as platforms face mounting pressure over youth safety (Ars Technica).