Updates

17 Sep 2025

OpenAI sets new rules for teen safety in AI use

Age prediction and identity checks are among OpenAI’s measures to protect young users.

17 Sep 2025

Australia outlines guidelines for social media age ban

As the social media age ban will take effect on 10 December 2025, the guidance sets the steps social media companies need to take to ensure compliance.

17 Sep 2025

AI will kill middle-ground media, but raw content will thrive

By 2030, only hyper-personalised AI campaigns or raw, human content will cut through. Middle-tier advertising will vanish entirely.

17 Sep 2025

China proposes independent oversight committees to strengthen data protection

The aim of the establishment of committees is to ensure that online platforms protect personal data, monitor security incidents, ensure compliance, and improve transparency through regular meetings and user communication.

17 Sep 2025

3D figurine craze takes off with Google Gemini update

Users are turning selfies into collectible-style 3D figurines with Gemini’s playful AI image transformation feature.

17 Sep 2025

Ghana launches national privacy campaign

The aim of the campaign is to protect personal data and boost digital trust.

17 Sep 2025

Meta set to unveil $800 smart glasses with display

Analysts say the bulky design and high cost will limit sales but attract developers.

17 Sep 2025

New Babbel Speak helps beginners practise conversations

The AI-powered trainer is now in open beta on iOS and Android for Babbel subscribers.

17 Sep 2025

AI set to guide Japanese political party decisions

The Path to Rebirth party says AI will oversee internal decisions but not dictate members’ political activity.

16 Sep 2025

Study reveals why humans adapt better than AI

Humans adapt to new situations through abstraction, while AI relies on statistical or rule-based methods, limiting flexibility in unfamiliar scenarios.