The Chinese metaverse is no fun. Under the strict supervision of government officials, the virtual world is relentlessly focused on industry and healthcare. In fact, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has even gone as far as to issue a state-backed
Publishers seeking to apply existing copyright laws to ChatGPT and other AI-generated works may face an uphill struggle. Copyright laws such as the European Union’s copyright directive ensure that media outlets have the right to seek fair compensation from social
Singapore has been ranked as one of the most prepared countries for AI, according to the 2022 Government AI Readiness Index by Oxford. Although the United States tops the overall index, Singapore’s progress in key areas has propelled it into
Meta’s boss Mark Zuckerberg should “immediately cancel” plans to allow minors to enter the metaverse to keep children safe, said a group of more than 20 children’s safety groups in an open letter. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and
Chinese regulators have released draft rules designed to manage the development of generative AI products like ChatGPT from OpenAI. The draft, which was released on Tuesday, demands that companies submit security assessments to authorities before launching their offerings to the
Vietnam’s government has accused TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube of violating local regulations related to content and taxes, stating that while the platforms are global, they must adhere to local laws while operating within the country. The nation’s communications ministry has
Several US states have passed or proposed laws requiring age verification for online pornography to prevent children accessing explicit content. Louisiana was the first to implement such a law, with Mississippi, Virginia, and Utah following suit. These laws direct users
Germany’s Federal Office of Justice (BFJ) has initiated action against Twitter, arguing the popular microblogging site failed to deal effectively with illegal content. “The Internet is not a lawless space,” said Marco Buschmann, Minister of Justice. He says Twitter failed
China-owned video sharing platform TikTok has been hit with a fine of $15.9 million by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), reported the BBC. ByteDance’s widely popular social platform is having a tough time, as it’s on the verge of a
Chatbots are eliminating a significant barrier against fraudulent phishing emails by correcting obvious grammatical and spelling mistakes, says experts. Since the viral AI chatbot ChatGPT launched last year, writing human-sounding phishing and fraudulent emails has become much easier, as previously
Eight European countries have signed a letter urging big tech giants to tackle disinformation that undermines peace and stability throughout the continent. The signatories of the letter, which calls for action against “foreign information manipulation and interference, including disinformation campaigns,”
A bill working its way through the US House of Representatives will have massive repercussions for Americans should it pass. The RESTRICT act, more commonly known as “TikTok Ban Bill,” will usher in a swathe of fresh restrictions on internet
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