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
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has once again made headlines with the creation of his new artificial intelligence company, X.AI Corp., reported the WSJ. This is not the first time the tech mogul has ventured into the world of AI, as
The United States has started contemplating regulation of AI, following the lead of China and Europe. AI has become the tech buzzword of the year, with multiple giants embracing this trend. The November launch of ChatGPT saw the AI-powered chatbot
Regulators in Canada and Europe are coming down hard on AI chatbot ChatGPT following complaints about OpenAI’s handling of personal information. Canada’s privacy watchdog announced an investigation into the bot’s privacy-related practices and European authorities are tightening the screws against
The Economic Ministry of France has published a metaverse consultation, seeking input from the public about “immersive virtual worlds of tomorrow.” Featuring seven questions, the questionnaire seeks to gain a better understanding of user perceptions around expanding digital realms like
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
2020 Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard has branded the proposed Restrict Act a “Patriot Act 2.0 for the internet.” The ex-Congresswoman, who served as U.S. representative for Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021, said on Twitter that the internet
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
The European Union (EU) is concerned that tech giants could act as gatekeepers to the metaverse, which it calls Web 4.0, stifling smaller players from entering the field and creating a virtual monopoly. To prevent this eventuality Europe’s governing body
AI has taken center stage in 2023 as it continues to expand into various fields. In the latest development, the technology is now being adopted for use in next year’s Olympic Games in Paris. The Games will see smart surveillance
India has amended its IT law to prohibit social media companies like Facebook and Twitter from publishing, hosting, or sharing false or misleading information about “any business” of the government, reports TechCrunch. Additionally, firms will be required to use the
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
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