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02 Mar 2026

Britain Launches Public Consultation on Social Media Ban for Under-16s and AI Chatbot Limits

The British government has launched a three-month public consultation asking parents and children whether social media access should be banned for under-16s. The consultation also examines restrictions on gaming platforms, rules for interacting with AI chatbots, and bans on addictive design features as governments worldwide grapple with the impact on children's mental health.

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01 Mar 2026

Australia targets app stores and search engines in sweeping AI age verification crackdown

Australia's internet regulator may require app stores and search engines to block AI services lacking age verification by March 9. A Reuters review found only 9 of 50 popular AI platforms have implemented age assurance systems, while 30 show no compliance steps. The move follows Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for teenagers and reflects growing concerns about youth mental health and AI chatbot usage.

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OpenAI Pentagon deal ignites feud with Anthropic as ChatGPT uninstalls surge 295%

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signed a Department of Defense contract just hours after pledging to uphold the same AI safety protections as Anthropic. The deal sparked a 295% surge in ChatGPT uninstalls and prompted Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to call OpenAI's messaging 'straight up lies.' The conflict highlights growing tensions over AI use in surveillance and autonomous weaponry as safety concerns collide with military ambitions.

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