Low
Enforcement
In effect
TR · Oct 9, 2026
Turkish courts block LGBTQ+ NGOs' websites and detain activists under obscenity and criminal organization laws
Since mid‑September, Turkish courts have ordered the blocking of websites and social media accounts of several LGBTQ+ organizations and have detained over 60 activists. Investigations are being conducted under Article 226 (obscenity) and…
Turkish Penal Code
Low
Enforcement
Announced
Texas · Oct 6, 2026
Texas AG launches investigation into children's clothing companies over toxic chemicals
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into major children’s clothing brands, including Hanes and Fruit of the Loom, for potential toxic chemicals in undergarments. The AG issued Civil Investigative Demands to the…
Texas Attorney General's Office
Moderate
Settlement
Settled
United States (federal) · Oct 2, 2026
Meta’s Muse AI Agent raises privacy, security, and child safety concerns amid past FTC consent decree
Meta launched the Muse personal AI agent in September 2026, which collects extensive personal data and can act without clear user permission. EPIC reports multiple incidents where Muse accessed messages, shared home addresses, and…
Federal Trade Commission
Low
Settlement
Settled
United States (federal) · Sep 16, 2026
Meta settles lawsuit with 52 US states imposing age‑gating and time limits on under‑18 users
Meta settled a lawsuit with 52 states and territories that will require age‑gating, a two‑hour daily usage limit, and content restrictions for users under 18. The agreement also pressures other platforms such as TikTok and YouTube to adopt…
