September 14, 2026

Gavin Newsom imposes strict new rules on AI, social media and chatbots for children

(The Guardian) – California governor hails ‘nation-leading’ legislation banning addictive features for users under 16 California has adopted what Gavin Newsom described as “nation-leading” legislation that bans addictive social media features for young users, regulates companion chatbots and implements new … Read More



 
 

August 31, 2026

In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy

(The Guardian) – Companion bots are being regulated over worries they foster ‘emotional dependence’ and young people could stop marrying and having families No country has rolled out AI as comprehensively and as enthusiastically as China; the country’s demographic challenges … Read More