# Digital Regulation
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Digital Underworld: The Persistent Crisis of Child Exploitation on Alibaba’s Xianyu
A recent investigation has uncovered a ring of child pornography sales on Alibaba's second-hand platform, Xianyu, where explicit photos of minors were sold for nominal fees. The scandal has sparked a national debate over the failure of platform moderation systems and the legal accountability of tech giants in protecting children from online exploitation.
Cook’s Final Bow: Apple Embraces the AI Frontier as a Decisve Era Ends at WWDC 2026
At WWDC 2026, Tim Cook announced his retirement alongside a massive AI overhaul for Siri powered by Google's Gemini. While the event showcased significant performance gains and a new macOS, Apple faces immediate challenges as regulatory barriers prevent its new AI features from launching in the EU and China.
Europe Draws a Red Line: The EU Bans AI Deepfake Pornography to Safeguard Digital Dignity
The European Union has formally agreed to ban AI-generated deepfake pornography under the revised AI Act, establishing clear ethical boundaries while delaying broader high-risk AI regulations until 2027 and 2028. This legislative action follows widespread condemnation of non-consensual AI content generated on major social media platforms.
Profit Over Protection: The Toxic Cycle of China’s Real Estate Platforms
Investigations into major Chinese real estate platforms reveal a 'pay-to-play' system that prioritizes advertising revenue over the authenticity of apartment listings. This environment enables rogue agents to use fake prices and hidden fees to exploit both landlords and tenants, while platforms evade legal responsibility for the resulting disputes.
Digital Reincarnation: The Regulatory Cat-and-Mouse Game of China’s Banned Influencers
China’s disgraced influencers are increasingly bypassing 'permanent' platform bans through rebranding, platform-hopping, and strategic apologies. This trend highlights significant gaps in cross-platform regulation and the enduring power of China’s lucrative attention economy.