China is proposing strict new regulations aimed at the emotional impact of AI companions. The rules would require guardian consent for minors and force chatbots to avoid harmful topics. It’s a direct move to combat user addiction and dependency.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law requiring social media platforms to display prominent warnings about features deemed harmful to mental health. The law targets algorithmic feeds, infinite scroll, and push notifications, with fines of $5,000 per violation.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has officially added two major digital asset projects to its agenda. The board will clarify if some crypto qualifies as cash equivalents and create rules for accounting transfers, including wrapped tokens.
Software bill of materials (SBOMs) are now a standard requirement in enterprise and regulated software buying. But security leaders are increasingly skeptical they improve actual security, calling many SBOMs inaccurate and late.
An indie film made in Blender just won an Oscar, beating multi-million dollar studio projects. But Hollywood’s biggest animation and VFX houses still rely on proprietary tools. The reasons come down to risk, investment, and a very different way of working.
A California retirement community is using virtual reality to transport residents on global adventures and trips down memory lane. The technology, from a firm called Rendever, is becoming a tool to combat isolation and spark conversation among seniors.
A new report shows U.S. lawmakers are cautiously starting to use AI tools like ChatGPT for basic tasks. The shift is happening even among the technology’s biggest critics in Congress.
China’s internet regulator has drafted rules for AI systems that simulate human personalities. The proposal requires these AIs to reflect “core socialist values” and includes measures to prevent addiction. Public comments are being solicited until January 25, 2026.
The CEO of the $1.3 billion learning platform Coursera says hiring in 2026 will hinge on “microcredentials.” With Gen Z unemployment high, targeted certificates in AI and soft skills are becoming critical differentiators for young job seekers.
In a guest post for VentureBeat, Workday CIO Rani Johnson makes a compelling case for a new approach to enterprise AI. She argues that IT leaders must shift from being gatekeepers to becoming enablers of experimentation, fostering a culture of learning over rigid governance.
