CiVL News: Mar 26, 2026, 1:04 PM PDT -- Data Center Moratorium, Iran War Continues, and Tech Liability Verdicts

Here's your latest episode from the Reason Magazine CiVL News Roundup produced by CiVL.com. This episode explores proposed AI regulations, significant legal verdicts against tech giants, and the Supreme Court's ruling on ISP liability. It also covers developments in the Iran conflict and other legal news. • Bernie Sanders and AOC propose the AI Data Center Moratorium Act to freeze AI infrastructure construction. • Christian Britschgi argues Sanders' AI moratorium implies an acceptance of AI's profitability and innovation. • A California jury issued a $6 million verdict against Meta and Google in a social media addiction case. • Kaley G.M. claimed addiction to YouTube and other platforms contributed to her depression and anxiety. • The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that ISPs are not liable for copyright infringement by users. • Justice Clarence Thomas stated ISPs cannot be held liable for merely providing service to the public. • Trump's claims of progress in ending the Iran war were rejected by Tehran, which demanded reparations. • The U.S. military moved more troops into the Middle East amid ongoing conflict with Iran. • Richard Grenell lost his libel lawsuit against Olivia Troye over tweets alleging Nazi associations. • Humboldt County used satellite images to fine homeowners for alleged unpermitted cannabis cultivation. Join CiVL and be part of building the future you want to live in. Be an early adopter. We're just getting started. Human respect, a core tenet of CiVL's vision, recognizes that the path to a flourishing civilization does not lie in more efficient forms of coercion, but in the widespread adoption of human respect as a primary value. By moving away from the "Conflict Machine" and toward a culture of voluntary cooperation, we align ourselves with the natural requirements for human well-being. We built CiVL News out of our passion for free and open access to information. Follow the topics you care about, and don't be subjected to algos! You're invited to build a hub with us for ideas that upgrade civilizations.