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Meta urged to ban child-like chatbots amid Brazil's safety concerns
Meta urged to ban child-like chatbots amid Brazil's safety concerns
Concerned about the eroticisation of minors, Brazil’s authorities have ordered Meta to deactivate generative AI bots that appear and behave like children.
Aug. 20, 2025
AI platforms under scrutiny for overstating mental health support capabilities
AI platforms under scrutiny for overstating mental health support capabilities
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Meta AI Studio and Character.AI for potentially deceptive mental health marketing, especially to children.
Aug. 20, 2025
Indonesia promises to bolster digital sovereignty and AI talent on Independence Day
Indonesia promises to bolster digital sovereignty and AI talent on Independence Day
On its 80th Independence Day, Indonesia emphasised expanding digital services, building AI talent pipelines, and safeguarding data through broadband expansion and content regulation.
Aug. 19, 2025
AI toys change the way children learn and play
AI toys change the way children learn and play
Regulators urge safeguards for AI toys as children gain interactive companions that teach and engage instead of relying solely on human interaction or screens.
Aug. 19, 2025
Anthropic introduces a safety feature allowing Claude AI to terminate harmful conversations
Anthropic introduces a safety feature allowing Claude AI to terminate harmful conversations
User safety and model well-being guided Anthropic’s decision to let Claude AI terminate harmful chats instead of continuing when users push for extreme requests.
Aug. 19, 2025
Gamescom showcases EU support for cultural and digital innovation
Gamescom showcases EU support for cultural and digital innovation
European Commission engages with video game professionals at Gamescom, highlighting AI, investment, and cultural impact on Europe’s digital economy.
Aug. 19, 2025
The dark side of AI: Seven fears that won't go away
The dark side of AI: Seven fears that won't go away
Key concerns include the potential for widespread job displacement as AI systems replace human workers, significant environmental harm due to the substantial energy usage of AI models, and privacy erosion through increased surveillance capabilities.
Aug. 18, 2025
Bluesky updates rules and invites user feedback ahead of October rollout
Bluesky updates rules and invites user feedback ahead of October rollout
The updated Bluesky rules introduce detailed safety measures, new dispute resolution options, and provisions for satire, journalism, and parody.
Aug. 15, 2025
Instagram users report account suspensions over alleged policy violations
Instagram users report account suspensions over alleged policy violations
Reports of wrongful Instagram account suspensions have led to a petition urging Meta to address moderation errors and clarify the impact of recent policy updates.
Aug. 15, 2025
Netherlands regulator presses tech firms over election disinformation
Netherlands regulator presses tech firms over election disinformation
Major platforms face scrutiny in the Netherlands as regulators intensify efforts to counter systemic online risks ahead of the October election.
Aug. 14, 2025
Russia restricts Telegram and WhatsApp calls
Russia restricts Telegram and WhatsApp calls
Russia curbs WhatsApp and Telegram calls, citing security concerns, as it pushes MAX, a government-controlled national messaging platform.
Aug. 14, 2025
Age checks slash visits to top UK adult websites
Age checks slash visits to top UK adult websites
Stricter UK rules for adult sites have triggered a surge in VPN downloads as users seek ways to bypass age verification requirements.
Aug. 14, 2025