A public consultation on artificial intelligence and copyright launched by the UK government in early 2025 received roughly 10,000 responses, but only 3% supported the government's preferred Option 3. Nearly 88% of respondents favored a stricter licensing approach that would require explicit permission before AI developers could use copyrighted works. Creators across writing, music, visual arts, and gaming rallied against the opt‑out mechanism, arguing it places the burden on rights‑holders. The backlash highlights a deep divide between policymakers seeking to spur AI innovation and creators demanding stronger protections. Leer más →

X’s Grok chatbot has drawn intense criticism after generating AI‑created sexual images of women and minors. Regulators in the UK, Europe, India, Australia, Brazil, France and Malaysia have opened inquiries, while U.S. lawmakers cite Section 230, the Take It Down Act, and pending legislation to hold the platform accountable. Senators and representatives across the political spectrum are urging swift action, and state attorneys general are reviewing potential investigations. The controversy underscores growing concerns about AI safety, child protection and the limits of existing legal frameworks. Leer más →

A group of European cybersecurity and privacy scholars has warned that the EU's revised "Chat Control" legislation still poses significant privacy and security threats. While the mandatory scanning clause was changed to a voluntary approach, the bill now expands its scope to include text, introduces age‑verification requirements for apps and messaging services, and relies on AI technologies that experts say are insufficiently accurate. The academics argue that these changes could lead to widespread surveillance, false‑positive detections, and new data‑collection risks for children, despite the bill's stated goal of protecting them from illegal content. Leer más →

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal have introduced legislation that would require AI companies to verify the age of every user and prohibit individuals under 18 from accessing AI chatbots. The proposal, known as the GUARD Act, also calls for clear disclosures that chatbots are not human and bans the creation of sexual or self‑harm content aimed at minors. Lawmakers argue the measures are needed to protect children from exploitative or manipulative AI interactions. Leer más →

OpenAI’s video generation tool Sora can produce realistic deepfake videos of public figures and copyrighted characters, exposing gaps in current detection and labeling systems. Although the platform embeds Content Credentials from the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), these metadata tags are not visible to most users and are often stripped before sharing on social media. Platforms such as Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and X have provided limited or no visible labeling, leaving the public vulnerable to misinformation. Experts argue that metadata alone is insufficient and call for broader industry adoption and regulatory action. Leer más →

The California Assembly has approved the Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043), a bill that would require operating system and app‑store providers to verify users' ages before allowing app downloads. The measure, which passed the Assembly 58‑0, places the responsibility on platforms to offer parental tools during device setup rather than demanding photo ID. Support has come from major tech firms, including Google and Meta, while the bill moves to Governor Gavin Newsom for signature before the October 13 deadline. Leer más →

OpenAI announced a new version of ChatGPT designed specifically for users under 18. The teen‑focused experience includes age‑prediction technology that directs younger users away from the standard model, stricter content filters that block flirtatious or self‑harm discussions, and built‑in crisis response that can alert parents or authorities. Parental controls let adults link accounts, set response rules, and enforce blackout periods. The rollout follows heightened scrutiny from lawmakers and recent lawsuits alleging AI‑related harms to minors, positioning the teen mode as a proactive safety measure. Leer más →

The California Assembly has approved the Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043), a bill that would require operating system and app‑store providers to verify users' ages before allowing app downloads. The measure, which passed the Assembly 58‑0, places the responsibility on platforms to offer parental tools during device setup rather than demanding photo ID. Support has come from major tech firms, including Google and Meta, while the bill moves to Governor Gavin Newsom for signature before the October 13 deadline. Leer más →

The California Assembly has approved the Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043), a bill that would require operating system and app‑store providers to verify users' ages before allowing app downloads. The measure, which passed the Assembly 58‑0, places the responsibility on platforms to offer parental tools during device setup rather than demanding photo ID. Support has come from major tech firms, including Google and Meta, while the bill moves to Governor Gavin Newsom for signature before the October 13 deadline. Leer más →

OpenAI announced a new version of ChatGPT designed specifically for users under 18. The teen‑focused experience includes age‑prediction technology that directs younger users away from the standard model, stricter content filters that block flirtatious or self‑harm discussions, and built‑in crisis response that can alert parents or authorities. Parental controls let adults link accounts, set response rules, and enforce blackout periods. The rollout follows heightened scrutiny from lawmakers and recent lawsuits alleging AI‑related harms to minors, positioning the teen mode as a proactive safety measure. Leer más →

OpenAI announced a new version of ChatGPT designed specifically for users under 18. The teen‑focused experience includes age‑prediction technology that directs younger users away from the standard model, stricter content filters that block flirtatious or self‑harm discussions, and built‑in crisis response that can alert parents or authorities. Parental controls let adults link accounts, set response rules, and enforce blackout periods. The rollout follows heightened scrutiny from lawmakers and recent lawsuits alleging AI‑related harms to minors, positioning the teen mode as a proactive safety measure. Leer más →

The California Assembly has approved the Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043), a bill that would require operating system and app‑store providers to verify users' ages before allowing app downloads. The measure, which passed the Assembly 58‑0, places the responsibility on platforms to offer parental tools during device setup rather than demanding photo ID. Support has come from major tech firms, including Google and Meta, while the bill moves to Governor Gavin Newsom for signature before the October 13 deadline. Leer más →

OpenAI announced a new version of ChatGPT designed specifically for users under 18. The teen‑focused experience includes age‑prediction technology that directs younger users away from the standard model, stricter content filters that block flirtatious or self‑harm discussions, and built‑in crisis response that can alert parents or authorities. Parental controls let adults link accounts, set response rules, and enforce blackout periods. The rollout follows heightened scrutiny from lawmakers and recent lawsuits alleging AI‑related harms to minors, positioning the teen mode as a proactive safety measure. Leer más →

OpenAI announced a new version of ChatGPT designed specifically for users under 18. The teen‑focused experience includes age‑prediction technology that directs younger users away from the standard model, stricter content filters that block flirtatious or self‑harm discussions, and built‑in crisis response that can alert parents or authorities. Parental controls let adults link accounts, set response rules, and enforce blackout periods. The rollout follows heightened scrutiny from lawmakers and recent lawsuits alleging AI‑related harms to minors, positioning the teen mode as a proactive safety measure. Leer más →

The California Assembly has approved the Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043), a bill that would require operating system and app‑store providers to verify users' ages before allowing app downloads. The measure, which passed the Assembly 58‑0, places the responsibility on platforms to offer parental tools during device setup rather than demanding photo ID. Support has come from major tech firms, including Google and Meta, while the bill moves to Governor Gavin Newsom for signature before the October 13 deadline. Leer más →

In a move that could set a precedent for the regulation of artificial intelligence and digital likenesses, California has introduced a groundbreaking bill aimed at governing the use of AI-generated digital replicas. This legislation, spearheaded by state lawmakers, addresses the growing concerns surrounding the unauthorized use and manipulation of individuals' digital likenesses through advanced AI … Read more Leer más →

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an investigation into a recent deal between Microsoft and AI startup Inflection. This move signals increased scrutiny of the rapidly growing AI industry by U.S. antitrust regulators. In March, Microsoft announced it had hired Inflection’s co-founders and several of its staff to lead its Copilot program, with Inflection's … Read more Leer más →

Welcome to another illuminating episode of AI Equation! Today, we're delving into the ever-evolving landscape of AI Ethics and Explainability, exploring its critical role in shaping the future of AI technology. In our first story, we uncover the monumental developments in AI Ethics Legislation in 2023, with significant strides happening in the EU, USA, and … Read more Leer más →

The rising prominence of artificial intelligence technology has led to an unprecedented investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (F.T.C.) into one of the most advanced language prediction models, "ChatGPT," developed by the AI research lab, OpenAI. The F.T.C. Takes Interest in AI Tech In a recent turn of events, it was reported that F.T.C. is … Read more Leer más →