Daily Market & Technology Information – Sunday 20th September 2026
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Corporate & Technology
Apple's Tim Cook has backed Australia's approach to social-media regulation during talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Albanese said Cook described Australia's restrictions for users under 16 as "world-leading", as governments worldwide examine stronger online-safety rules.
The meeting also covered artificial intelligence and the need for international frameworks around technology. The discussion comes as policymakers, technology companies and investors debate how AI should be governed without undermining innovation.
Artificial Intelligence & Technology
Artificial intelligence is also moving directly into high-level economic diplomacy. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are meeting in Manhattan on Sunday, with AI, trade, tariffs and critical minerals on the agenda ahead of a planned meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
The talks are particularly significant for technology supply chains. The US and China are central to advanced AI development, while rare-earth minerals are essential for electronics manufacturing. Officials are also discussing AI security and safeguards surrounding models.