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OpenClaw AI agent ignites China's agentic AI boom as government scrambles with security warnings

An Austrian-developed AI agent called OpenClaw has sparked a nationwide phenomenon in China, with entrepreneurs making thousands from installation services and tech giants racing to capitalize. But the rapid adoption—nicknamed 'raising lobsters'—has prompted authorities to ban the tool from government computers while issuing urgent cybersecurity warnings about data leaks and system vulnerabilities.

Technology25 sources

OpenClaw AI agent ignites China's agentic AI boom as government scrambles with security warnings

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Australia enforces age verification for adult content, AI chatbots, and R18+ video games

Australia has activated sweeping age verification laws requiring platforms to verify user ages before granting access to pornography, R18+ games, and sexually explicit AI chatbots. The rules carry penalties up to A$49.5 million per breach, but experts warn about VPN workarounds and data privacy concerns as major porn sites block Australian users rather than comply.

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Australia enforces age verification for adult content, AI chatbots, and R18+ video games

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Age verification tech matures as governments push aggressive online safety laws for kids

Governments worldwide are implementing stringent age-checking requirements for social networks, AI chatbots, and adult content sites following Australia's landmark teen social media ban. Advanced facial analysis and AI-powered tools now verify ages with error margins below 1.77 years, costing as little as single-digit cents per check. But the rapid expansion raises critical data privacy concerns as millions of adults face mandatory identity verification.

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Age verification tech matures as governments push aggressive online safety laws for kids

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OpenClaw AI assistant sparks lobster-themed ClawCon as open-source movement gains momentum

A lobster-themed ClawCon meetup in Manhattan drew 700 AI enthusiasts celebrating OpenClaw, the open-source AI assistant platform created by Peter Steinberger. The event highlighted growing excitement around personal AI systems that operate independently, though experts warn of significant security risks as users grant agents access to email and financial accounts.

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OpenClaw AI assistant sparks lobster-themed ClawCon as open-source movement gains momentum

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AI Toys Struggle With Emotions and Safety, Cambridge Study Reveals Need for Tighter Regulation

A University of Cambridge study examining AI-powered toys for children under 5 found troubling patterns of misunderstood emotions and inappropriate responses. When a 5-year-old told an AI toy "I love you," it replied with a corporate guideline reminder. Researchers now call for stricter regulation and safety standards as these devices flood the market without adequate oversight.

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AI Toys Struggle With Emotions and Safety, Cambridge Study Reveals Need for Tighter Regulation

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AI deanonymization exposes anonymous social media accounts with alarming 68% success rate

New research from ETH Zurich and Anthropic reveals that large language models can unmask anonymous social media accounts with alarming precision. The study successfully identified 68 percent of pseudonymous users with 90 percent accuracy, fundamentally challenging assumptions about online privacy. Researchers warn that AI deanonymization could enable surveillance of activists, highly personalized scams, and hyper-targeted advertising.

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AI deanonymization exposes anonymous social media accounts with alarming 68% success rate

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OpenAI's head of robotics resigns over Pentagon deal, citing rushed AI guardrails

Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's robotics lead, resigned after the company's controversial Pentagon deal. She criticized the rushed agreement for lacking proper guardrails on surveillance without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization. The departure highlights growing tensions over responsible AI use in national security, as ChatGPT uninstalls surged 295% following the announcement.

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OpenAI's head of robotics resigns over Pentagon deal, citing rushed AI guardrails

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Tax experts warn against using AI for tax filing as chatbots miscalculate refunds by thousands

As Tax Day approaches, tax experts are urging Americans not to rely on AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Grok for tax filing. Tests show these tools miscalculate refunds by an average of over $2,000, while privacy risks expose sensitive financial data to potential breaches. Despite marketing claims, the IRS holds taxpayers accountable for AI-generated errors.

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Tax experts warn against using AI for tax filing as chatbots miscalculate refunds by thousands

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Fake Claude Code sites spread malware through cloned install guides targeting developers

Cybercriminals are cloning Claude Code installation pages to distribute malware through Google search ads. The scam, called InstallFix by Push Security, replaces legitimate download commands with malicious ones that install Amatera Stealer, harvesting passwords and session tokens. The fake sites appear nearly identical to the real thing, making them difficult to spot.

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Fake Claude Code sites spread malware through cloned install guides targeting developers

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Claude hits one million daily signups after Pentagon deal fallout, surpassing ChatGPT in app stores

Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot is experiencing explosive growth with over one million daily signups, surpassing ChatGPT in both the App Store and Google Play Store. The consumer growth surge follows Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's refusal to allow Pentagon use of Claude for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons, a stance that resonated strongly with users despite the company being labeled a supply-chain risk.

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Claude hits one million daily signups after Pentagon deal fallout, surpassing ChatGPT in app stores

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Roblox deploys AI chat rephrasing to replace profanity with respectful language in real time

Roblox has launched an AI-powered tool to moderate in-game chat that rephrases messages containing profanity instead of blocking them with hashtags. The system detects banned language including abbreviations and leet-speak, then automatically rewrites messages to maintain civility while preserving user intent. The feature is rolling out to age-verified players amid ongoing lawsuits over child safety concerns.

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Roblox deploys AI chat rephrasing to replace profanity with respectful language in real time

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OpenAI commits to strengthen safety protocols after Canadian government intervention

Canadian Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon secured commitments from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to strengthen safety protocols following a fatal school shooting in British Columbia. The company will now involve Canadian privacy, mental health, and law enforcement experts to identify high-risk cases and improve mechanisms for notifying police about suspicious ChatGPT usage.

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OpenAI commits to strengthen safety protocols after Canadian government intervention

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ExpressVPN becomes industry first to let AI agents control VPN connections through MCP server

ExpressVPN has launched a beta version of its Model Context Protocol server, becoming the first major VPN provider to allow AI tools to interact directly with VPN software. Announced on March 5, 2026, the feature enables AI coding assistants like Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex to check connection status, switch server locations, and troubleshoot network issues automatically, eliminating manual configuration for developers.

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ExpressVPN becomes industry first to let AI agents control VPN connections through MCP server

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Sage raises $65 million to expand AI-assisted care for ageing Americans in nursing homes

New York-based Sage secured $65 million in Series C funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives to expand its AI platform for senior care facilities. The technology uses room sensors to detect distress in real time, cutting response times from 45 minutes to just three minutes while addressing America's deepening care shortage.

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Sage raises $65 million to expand AI-assisted care for ageing Americans in nursing homes

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Mastercard launches Verifiable Intent to verify AI agent transactions with cryptographic proof

Mastercard introduced Verifiable Intent, an open-source framework designed to establish trust in agentic commerce. The system creates tamper-resistant records linking consumer identity, instructions, and transaction outcomes. Backed by Google, IBM, and Checkout.com, it integrates with Mastercard Agent Pay to provide cryptographic proof of authorization across AI-driven commerce platforms.

Technology2 sources

Mastercard launches Verifiable Intent to verify AI agent transactions with cryptographic proof

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