Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots
World 13:55 11/06/2026OTTAWA -- The Canadian government introduced a digital safety bill on Wednesday that would ban social media for children under 16 with exemptions for platforms that meet certain safety standards, months after Australia enacted the world's first social media ban for young people.
Grok limits AI image editing to paid users after nudes backlash
World 14:09 10/01/2026WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) -- Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has turned off its image creation feature for non-paying users following backlash over its use to create sexualized deepfakes of women and children.
When AI becomes ‘soulmate’ for Vietnam’s young people
In-Depth 12:23 03/11/2025For many young Vietnamese, artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool — it is a companion. From students and office workers to factory employees, an increasing number of people are turning to chatbots for advice, comfort, and conversation.
‘It saved my life.’ The people turning to AI for therapy
World 11:23 24/08/2025As mental health systems come under strain, some are turning to AI chatbots for support. But experts warn that machines can’t replicate human connection — and could pose new risks.
