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California has passed a set of new rules targeting AI systems and social media platforms, especially those used by children. The laws aim to boost transparency, safety, and accountability for tech companies. One new requirement forces AI chatbots to clearly label themselves as AI—not humans—particularly when interacting with minors. Platforms must also issue periodic reminders…
Google says Australia’s new law banning children under 16 from social media will be very hard to enforce. The company believes the idea is good, but the plan is difficult to carry out without direct age checks. The law, starting in December 2025, requires social media companies to remove underage users. Platforms such as Google,…
A toddler fleeing a T-Rex to the sound of Lady Gaga. A dancing cat in streetwear. A police bodycam arresting macaroni and cheese. Welcome to the next — and messiest — era of social media, powered by artificial intelligence. From OpenAI’s Sora app to Meta’s AI Vibes and TikTok’s AI Alive, tech giants are rushing…
Police have issued a public warning after a social media prank involving an “AI homeless man” caused panic among families and wasted emergency resources. The bizarre trend, which has gone viral on TikTok and Snapchat, involves users sending AI-generated images to friends or parents. The photos show what appears to be an unknown man eating…
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 25, 2025, formally approving a deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. while shifting control of its U.S. business to American investors. The move averts a threatened national ban tied to concerns over the app’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Under the new…
