Tech News for Small Business: September 23, 2026

Today's headlines

Pornhub investigated over its age checks — The regulator says it has concerns over how the site is relying on third party checks provided by Apple for some users.

US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship' — Under the draft laws, tech firms face fines if they do not give users the option to switch off algorithms.

Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres? — To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.

Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions — The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, an unlikely frontier in Beijing's AI race with Washington.

What it means for your business

Most tech news doesn't require action from a small business — but it shapes what customers expect and what competitors will offer. Scanning the headlines weekly keeps you from being surprised.

When something relevant crosses your path, the question to ask is simple: does this save time, win customers, or reduce risk? If not, it can wait.

The practical takeaway

You don't need to chase every trend. You need a reliable way to notice the ones that matter — and a partner who handles the technical side when they do.