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New York limits the use of child AI chatbots by law | Foreign | Yle

Translated title. Original: New York rajoittaa lailla lasten tekoäly-chatbottien käyttöä | Ulkomaat | Yle

New York approves a broad law restricting under-18s from using AI chatbots, requiring age verification and banning deceptive or personal-relationship-like interactions, with concerns from AI firms about the law's reach.

Online gaming and kids: the social side exposes to risks | Kaspersky Official Blog

Translated title. Original: Gaming online e ragazzi: il lato social espone ai rischi | Blog ufficiale di Kaspersky

Online gaming doubles as a social space for youths, bringing opportunities and risks. Despite high awareness of cybersecurity, many youths still click unsafe links; guidance emphasizes open dialogue, skepticism of offers, and parental tools like Safe Kids to improve safety.

Social media before the jury again: Meta and Snap judged for alleged harm to teenagers - Yahoo News

Translated title. Original: Las redes sociales otra vez ante el jurado: Meta y Snap, juzgadas por presuntos daños a adolescentes - Yahoo Noticias

A high-stakes US trial in Los Angeles targets Meta and Snap over alleged teen-harm from social media, amid a wave of similar lawsuits worldwide and policy pushes like the EU's proposed Kids Act. Past verdicts and settlements have led to significant penalties and platform changes for teen use and data practices; upcoming testimonies include top executives—with ongoing consolidation and additional state actions shaping the case.

Macron wants to ban AI for children.

Translated title. Original: Макрон хочет запретить детям ИИ

Emmanuel Macron says AI uses that pose risks to children should be banned and calls for researchers to identify harmful forms of interaction. France is preparing a charter on advance audits and certification, due to be presented at the Paris Peace Forum.

The Minister of Justice wants to crack down on tech giants following DR exposé | DR Verificerer | DR

Translated title. Original: Justitsministeren vil stramme skruen over for techgiganterne efter DR-afsløring | DR Verificerer | DR

After a DR report found children’s images in AI-generated abuse material advertised on Meta platforms, Justice Minister Nicolai Wammen called for a review of Danish laws to hold tech companies responsible. Politician Rosa Lund said police need more resources and that fines alone are not enough.

Several states sue the AI giant OpenAI - Yahoo! News

Translated title. Original: Plusieurs États poursuivent en justice le géant de l'IA OpenAI - Yahoo! Actualités

Multiple U.S. states file coordinated lawsuits against OpenAI over consumer protection concerns related to ChatGPT, alleging harm to children, deception of adults, unsafe medical guidance, and aggressive data collection; OpenAI defends its safeguards and notes ongoing review of misaligned models. The cases, led by several states, follow broader scrutiny of AI platforms in the tech industry.

Macron authorizes banning minors from using AI – Paris friendly

Translated title. Original: Macron autorise l'interdiction de l'utilisation de l'IA pour les mineurs – Paris amical

Macron says France may restrict or ban AI models that pose risks to minors, with scientists tasked with identifying harmful interactions. France plans to present a proposed charter on children’s AI use at the Paris Peace Forum and seek support from other countries.

Apple Is Putting an Age Limit on Falling in Love With AI - CNET

Apple is tightening App Store rules to require an 18-and-over rating for dating apps and AI companions with romantic or sexual interactions, with new disclosures on dating features and location sharing due by Jan 12, 2027; the move aims to curb teen access to digital romance while acknowledging regional age rules and parental controls in iOS 27.

New York Just Told AI Chatbots to Stop Pretending to Be Kids’ Friends, and the Law May Reach ChatGPT and Claude Too

New York enacts a strict state AI chatbot law for minors, banning 12 behaviors to prevent engagement tactics and inappropriate outputs; penalties can reach $25,000 per violation and data/model destruction, with potential broad scope to general-purpose assistants. The effective date is June 1, 2027, and regulators may add more rules; companies must reassess design and age assurance.

Meta rolls out AI that will analyze your activity on Instagram.

Translated title. Original: Meta despliega IA que analizará tu actividad en Instagram

Instagram is expanding AI age estimation worldwide, using account activity and visual cues to identify users who may be 13–17 and apply Teen Account protections. The system raises questions about privacy, data use, and mistaken classifications, and Meta plans similar tools for Facebook and Threads.