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Politics · United StatesNew York restricts AI chatbot interactions with minors
New York has enacted legislation restricting how AI companion chatbots interact with children under 18. The law, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, defines a dozen prohibited 'unsafe AI companion features' and takes effect January 1.
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PoliticsAustralia to sue Facebook, TikTok over child social media ban
Australia is preparing to sue major digital platforms including Facebook and TikTok for allegedly failing to comply with a nationwide ban on social media use for under-16s. Communications Minister Anika Wells confirmed the legal action is expected to proceed.
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Politics · United StatesEight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged harm to children
Eight US states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging that its AI chatbot ChatGPT has caused harm to children. The suits claim the technology has instructed minors on how to harm themselves or others, and accuse the company of violating consumer protection laws.
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Politics · United StatesMichigan parents charged after toddler showed loaded gun at daycare
Parents of a 3-year-old boy in Michigan have been charged with misdemeanor crimes after their son brought a loaded gun to a daycare and showed it to other children. No one was injured in the incident.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia Governor Signs Laws to Protect Children from Social Media and AI
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 13 new laws designed to shield minors from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots. The legislation includes penalties for companies found negligent and restrictions on addictive online content.
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MediaTelegram briefly removed from Apple App Store over child abuse material
Apple removed Telegram from its App Store globally on 4 August 2026 after finding child sexual abuse material, the company said. Telegram was restored hours later after removing the content and banning the user. Regulators in Britain and Australia have previously investigated the platform over similar concerns.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesOhio father shoots man accused of raping 11-year-old daughter, police say
An Ohio father was arrested and charged with felonious assault after shooting a man suspected of raping his 11-year-old daughter. Police said the mother found videos of the assault, leading the father to confront the alleged attacker. The father and the suspect received different bond amounts.
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