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PolicyThe RegisterOct 26

After threatening AI export bans, China allows DeepSeek to keep selling

China proposed restricting exports of some AI technologies in mid-October, requiring licenses for 23 technologies tied to large-scale models, agents, computing clusters, and information processing. Days later, state media reported that DeepSeek and MiniMax were authorized to continue exporting. The move supports China's goal of building export industries while keeping sovereign-capacity tools under Beijing's control.

Policy전자신문Oct 26

How Far Off Is the Future of Hwaseong? AI Future City, From Caregiving to Space, on Display at COEX

Hwaseong Special City in Gyeonggi Province will showcase AI urban technologies with 56 companies and institutions at the AI expo 'MARS 2026' at Seoul's COEX from November 3 to 5. The event covers five fields, including mobility, manufacturing, daily life, urban operations, and aerospace, and includes conferences and investment programs.

PolicyTechCrunchOct 26

‘Cyberselfish’ author takes aim at Silicon Valley libertarians as her book returns from the dead

Paulina Borsook’s 2000 book “Cyberselfish,” long out of print, is returning in a new edition from Tin House with a new introduction by Gil Durán. Borsook says the book examines techno-libertarian influence on Silicon Valley culture, which she argues has been anti-regulation despite benefiting heavily from government.

Policyheise onlineOct 26

gTLD Applications: Private Sector Reaches for City Domains

Nearly 900 of the 1,615 new top-level domain (TLD) applications filed with ICANN have multiple bidders, and private companies are applying for city-name domains such as .muenchen and .frankfurt without the cities' approval. Participants at ICANN's meeting in Bali suggested the current application round could end up significantly smaller than the 2012 round.

Policy전자신문Oct 25

[Korea SNS Awards] Gangjin County Connects Through SNS with In-House Operation and Design Upgrades

Gangjin County won the top prize at the 2026 Korea SNS Awards for sharing tourism, culture, and county government news through friendly content. County civil servants run the accounts in-house without outside contractors, planning and producing content based on their understanding of policies and events.

PolicyZDNet KoreaOct 25

Samsung Expands Board Reporting on CEO Succession Candidates to Affiliates

Samsung Group is extending its practice of reporting CEO succession candidates to its board to more affiliates. Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Samsung SDI are reportedly set to table the item at board meetings held ahead of third-quarter earnings announcements.

PolicyZDNet KoreaOct 25

Obituary: Ko Choon-il, CEO of Able Co., Dies

Ko Choon-il, CEO of Able Co., has died, according to a death notice published by ZDNet Korea. The notice gives the funeral hall, viewing time, and funeral schedule.

PolicyITmediaOct 25

Too B-Movie to Resist? Manga Artist and Gamer Raves About the Charm of the Street Fighter Movie and the Original Game's History

The live-action movie "Street Fighter: The Movie" opened in Japanese theaters on October 16, based on Capcom's famous fighting game series. The columnist, a manga artist and gamer, says despite its uneven story, he found it highly satisfying, especially for its lively characters, B-movie tone, and faithful action scenes.

PolicyThe VergeOct 25

Pennsylvania will require labels on AI-generated ads

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act, which requires ads that have been significantly modified or generated by AI to carry a label. The rule covers still images, video, audio, and text, and applies regardless of where an ad was created.

Policyheise onlineOct 25

Bundeswehr Digital Radio: Test Passed, but the Marder Fails

The German Armed Forces say they passed the first operational test of their new digital radio network under the D-LBO program, including live-fire exercises at Munster. However, the FAZ reports that the Marder infantry fighting vehicle failed during integration and that the army has had to shift to the Puma.

PolicyTechCrunchOct 25

Instacart reportedly discussed selling itself with DoorDash and Uber

Multiple news reports say Instacart may sell itself to a larger competitor. The Information reported that the grocery delivery company hired an investment bank to evaluate its options and held acquisition talks with DoorDash, while Bloomberg reported it also talked with Uber, which reportedly walked away.

Policyheise onlineOct 24

Greece Bans Social Media for Under-15s

Greece's parliament has passed a social media ban for children and teenagers under 15, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Greece is among the first EU countries to introduce such a ban, and platforms will be required to verify users' ages, with the government's 'Kids Wallet' app meant to help.

Policy전자신문Oct 24

[AI Safeguards] ⑤ Roundtable: “AI Safety Is a Determinant of Industrial Competitiveness” — Calls for “Safe Acceleration”

At a roundtable hosted by the Electronic Times as the final installment of its 'AI Safeguards' series, government, academic and industry experts discussed how to build a safe AI ecosystem in Korea. Participants argued that AI safety can become a source of competitiveness, so 'safe acceleration' is more realistic than simply slowing development.

Policy전자신문Oct 24

"Korea Must Seize AI 'Moral Leadership'"—Turning Safety and Trust into an Export Competitive Edge

Analysts say Korea's AI industry can build a new competitive edge by securing AI safety and trust through moral leadership. Participants at an Electronic Times roundtable argued that Korea should use safety and trust not just as regulatory compliance but as a differentiator for entering global markets, positioning itself as a trusted third-party AI partner amid the US-China rivalry.

PolicyZDNet KoreaOct 24

PIPC Launches Daegu 'Personal Information Innovation Zone' in Full Operation

The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced that the Personal Information Innovation Zone operated by the Daegu Digital Innovation Promotion Agency will begin full operation on the 23rd. The zone is one of 10 operating institutions and offers a secure environment for pseudonymized data analysis, including the ability to use combination keys and retain pseudonymized data over long periods.

PolicyArs TechnicaOct 24

Intel gets waiver after worries fuzzy US ban on foreign-made robots may hit fabs

Intel requested and received an FCC waiver allowing it to keep using certain foreign-made robotic vehicles in its US chip fabs for one year. The company said it was unclear whether those vehicles fall under the FCC's ban, but sought relief as a precaution.

Policyheise onlineOct 24

European Parliament Wants Its Own Rules for Fiber and Copper Switch-Off

The European Parliament has outlined its possible position on the planned Digital Networks Act (DNA) in a draft report published Wednesday. The draft is not yet Parliament's final negotiating position, but the telecom industry already sees room for debate.

Policy전자신문Oct 23

Obituary: Father of Shin Jang-ho, CEO of ITCEN Entec and President of ITSA, Passes Away

Shin Su-myeong, father of Shin Jang-ho, CEO of ITCEN Entec and president of the Korea IT Service Industry Association (ITSA), has died. The funeral hall is Room 31 at the Funeral Hall of Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, with the funeral procession on the 26th at 6:30 a.m. and burial at Dongducheon Yeyewon.

Terms that come up often here

AI: Artificial intelligence, computer systems that can learn and do tasks that usually need human thinking.
CEO: Chief Executive Officer, the top leader who runs a company.
Fair Trade Commission: Korea's government agency that checks unfair business practices and sets fair trade rules.
ICANN: The group that manages internet names and address rules worldwide.
Meta: The company behind Facebook and Instagram, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
National Assembly audit: A review where lawmakers question officials and company leaders about their work.
X-energy: A startup that wants to build small modular nuclear reactors.
Able: The company where Ko Chun-il was CEO. The article does not say what business it does.
ADGM: Abu Dhabi Global Market, an international financial center in Abu Dhabi with its own rules and legal system.
administrative counseling: Help from government staff about city services, forms, and rules.
Advent: A global private equity firm that buys and grows companies and works with investors.
AIDC: AI data center: a large building with many computers that runs AI services all day and night.