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Introduction The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a major inquiry into AI chatbots designed as companions, marking a significant step in the regulation of AI technologies in the United States. This investigation focuses on potential safety, privacy, and ethical risks associated with AI systems that interact intimately with humans. Companies under scrutiny include Alphabet,…
IntroductionItaly has emerged as the first European Union (EU) member state to adopt a comprehensive law regulating artificial intelligence (AI), setting a precedent for AI governance across Europe. This law, passed in September 2025, comes at a critical time when AI adoption in business, healthcare, and public services is accelerating. The legislation aims to provide…
OpenAI Plans Age Verification and Parental Controls for ChatGPT OpenAI announced that it is developing automated age verification tools and parental controls for ChatGPT, marking a significant shift in how the company approaches child safety and compliance. The move comes after increasing pressure from lawmakers, parents, and advocacy groups concerned about the exposure of minors…
SoftBank–OpenAI Japan Venture Faces Delay: What It Means for AI in Asia The much-anticipated SoftBank–OpenAI joint venture in Japan, originally set to launch this summer, has been delayed, according to sources familiar with the matter. The venture, tentatively known as SB OpenAI Japan, was meant to bring advanced generative AI capabilities to Japanese enterprises at…
Introduction: Why AI adoption isn’t equal AI breakthroughs are reshaping industries, but adoption is far from uniform. Anthropic, the company behind the AI assistant Claude, released its first Economic Index this week, mapping where and how AI is being used worldwide. The report reveals stark geographic and sectoral disparities, while also announcing major product updates:…
Introduction: Google deepens its AI creativity push Google has steadily evolved its AI suite beyond text generation, aiming to make Gemini a multimodal hub for creativity. In its latest move, the company unveiled “Nano Banana”, an experimental image editing model built into the Gemini app. This addition signals Google’s ambition to compete not just with…
Introduction: A Landmark Investment in UK AI In a move that underscores the UK’s ambition to become a global hub for artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, Google has pledged £5 billion ($6.5 billion) over the next five years to accelerate AI research, data center expansion, and digital skills development across Britain. The announcement, made on…
Introduction — A New Chapter for Cohere Cohere, the Canadian AI startup specializing in enterprise-ready language models, has announced the opening of a Paris office as part of its strategic European expansion. The move underscores two pressing industry themes: data sovereignty and localized AI services. As the global race for generative AI adoption accelerates, Europe…
Introduction: A Warning From the Top When Bret Taylor, chair of OpenAI’s board of directors and one of Silicon Valley’s most respected executives, declares that “we’re in an AI bubble,” the world takes notice. His remarks, made during an interview on September 14, 2025, have sparked widespread debate about whether the artificial intelligence sector is…
Introduction: A Legal Clash Over AI and Journalism The battle between publishers and technology giants has reached a new flashpoint. Penske Media Corporation (PMC), one of the largest magazine publishers in the United States and owner of iconic brands like Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety, has filed a lawsuit against Google over its controversial google-ai-overviews…