YouTube announces new teen feature around mental health and wellbeing
YouTube’s Mental Health Initiative: New Teen Wellbeing Features Roll Out Globally YouTube’s Proactive Approach to Teen Mental Health In a…
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GM to Take $1.6B Hit as Tax Incentives for EVs Are Slashed, Emission Rules Ease
Title: GM Faces $1.6B Financial Impact as EV Tax Credits End and Emission Rules Shift Meta Description: General Motors records…
Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Human-AI Chatbot Marriage and Legal Personhood
An Ohio lawmaker has proposed groundbreaking legislation to prohibit marriages between humans and AI chatbots. The bill aims to prevent artificial intelligence systems from obtaining legal personhood or marital rights.
In a move that highlights the evolving legal landscape surrounding artificial intelligence, an Ohio legislator has introduced a bill to ban marriages between humans and AI chatbots. The proposed legislation represents one of the first attempts to legally define the boundaries between human relationships and human-machine interactions in the context of marriage.
The Proposed Legislation: House Bill 469
California AI Regulations: Newsom Signs Chatbot Safety Laws, Vetoes Tech Bills
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed multiple AI safety bills into law, including requirements for chatbot self-harm prevention and social media warning labels. The governor also vetoed several controversial tech regulations amid industry pressure.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken significant steps to regulate the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence industry, signing into law a package of bills designed to protect children and young users from potential AI-related harms. The new legislation represents one of the most comprehensive state-level attempts to address emerging AI risks while balancing innovation concerns.
Landmark Chatbot Safety Legislation
Instagram Teen Accounts Adopt PG-13 Rating Standards in Major Safety Update
Instagram is overhauling its Teen Accounts system to align with PG-13 movie rating standards. The update introduces automatic content restrictions for users under 18 and new parental oversight tools. Enhanced age verification and expanded content filtering aim to create a safer experience for teenage users.
In a significant move to enhance youth safety, Meta Platforms has announced a major update to Instagram Teen Accounts, implementing content standards modeled after the familiar PG-13 movie rating system. This comprehensive overhaul represents one of the most substantial changes to how the platform handles content for teenage users since introducing dedicated teen accounts last year.
New PG-13 Framework for Teen Content
Alternative Economic Indicators: 11 Unconventional Metrics to Track During Government Shutdowns
** As government shutdowns halt official economic data, investors and policymakers are turning to alternative indicators ranging from private payroll reports to men’s underwear sales. These unconventional metrics offer unique insights when traditional compass points disappear.
The Data Void: Why Alternative Economic Indicators Matter During Shutdowns
When the Bureau of Labor Statistics halts its regular reports during government shutdowns, investors and policymakers face a significant challenge. The current government shutdown has entered its 14th day with predictions suggesting it could last 30 days or more, creating a critical data vacuum at a time when the economy is transitioning from tight monetary policy. Without official statistics on employment, inflation, and growth, market participants must rely on alternative measures to gauge economic health.
AI Race Heats Up With U.S. Megadeals Vs. China’s Open Source
AI Race Intensifies: U.S. Megadeals vs. China’s Open Source Strategy Global AI Competition Takes Divergent Paths The artificial intelligence landscape…
Fed to the rescue: Powell sparks stock recovery by getting investors excited about rate cuts again
Fed Sparks Stock Recovery as Powell’s Dovish Signals Fuel Rate Cut Optimism Market Swings from Losses to Gains on Powell’s…
Trump Administration Funding Demands Put Billions at Stake for US Colleges
The Trump administration’s ultimatum to colleges threatens billions in federal funding unless institutions adopt controversial policy changes. From MIT’s outright rejection to Princeton’s condemnation, campuses are grappling with academic freedom implications while California’s governor threatens countermeasures against complying schools.
The White House has ignited a firestorm across American higher education with unprecedented funding demands that place billions of dollars at stake for both public and private institutions. The administration of Donald Trump has presented universities with what many are calling an ultimatum: adopt specific policy changes or risk losing critical federal funding that supports everything from research initiatives to student financial aid programs.
Academic Freedom Concerns Mount
Serious cyberattacks increase 50% in past year, UK security agency says – Tech Digest
UK Cyberattack Incidents Surge 50% as Critical Infrastructure Threats Intensify Alarming Rise in National Security Threats The United Kingdom has…