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Ireland’s data protection agency has fined social media giant Meta €1.2 billion for privacy violations under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. The penalty represents a giant — and dangerous — mistake.

The Group of Seven leaders meeting in Hiroshima from May 19 to May 21 will focus on how to manage the challenge posed by rising tech power China. The allies agree — for the most part.

Cautious optimism surrounds the fourth Trade and Technology Council, scheduled for May 30-31 in Luleå, Sweden. But rising protectionism will prevent breakthroughs.