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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Technology sector myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.The writer is senior fellow in technology policy at the Cato Institute and adjunct professor at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law SchoolLast month, the US Supreme Court upheld a Texas law that requires verification of a user’s age when visiting websites with pornographic content. It joins the UK’s Online Safety Act and Australia’s ban on social media use by under 16s as the latest measure aimed at keeping young people safe online.While protecting children is the well-intentioned motivation for these laws,…

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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Airlines myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Portugal has relaunched the privatisation of its flagship airline TAP, saying it wants to sell 49.9 per cent of the business in a move that opens the way for a potential bidding war. The announcement from Prime Minister Luís Montenegro on Thursday restarts a long-delayed process that had previously attracted interest from Europe’s three big airline groups: IAG, Air France-KLM and Lufthansa.Montenegro, a centre-right leader who began a new term in June, said he was “convinced that there will be many interested parties”…

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Image credit: WAM/Website Q Mobility has announced the activation of new paid parking (MAWAQiF) zones across several sectors on Abu Dhabi Island. The new zones come into effect today, July 10. Read-Paid parking in Dubai: Authorities sign MoU to enhance efficiency The affected areas include Dolphin Park, Eastern Mangroves, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park 1, 2, 4, and 5, as well as Al Gurm Plaza. The announcement was made on Q Mobility’s official Instagram account. The expansion of MAWAQiF zones is part of the emirate’s broader strategy to streamline traffic flow and enhance parking accessibility in high-demand locations. Image credit:…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The EU has unveiled its code of practice for general purpose artificial intelligence, pushing ahead with its landmark regulation despite fierce lobbying from the US government and Big Tech groups. The final version of the code, which helps explain rules that are due to come into effect next month for powerful AI models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s Gemini, includes copyright protections for creators and potential independent risk assessments for the most advanced systems.The EU’s decision to push forward with its…

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Image credit: Dubai Media Office/Website Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a key traffic improvement project at the intersection of Al Wasl Street and Al Manara Street. The upgrade adds a new lane for vehicles heading from Al Manara Street toward Sheikh Zayed Road, along with a dedicated U-turn lane for the same direction. Read-Dubai’s smart commute: How RTA’s AI is changing the city’s roads The enhancements are part of RTA’s broader initiative to support Dubai’s growing population and expanding urban footprint. By upgrading roads in residential areas, RTA aims to improve quality of life, enhance traffic flow,…

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