AI regulations
Character.AI Bans Chat Features for Under-18 Users Following Teen Suicide Linked to AI Chatbot
Oct 30, 2025 02:23 am CST
Character.AI has implemented a complete ban on chat capabilities for users under 18, following the suicide of a teenager emotionally attached to an AI chatbot. This policy change includes transitioning younger users to alternative creative features while establishing an AI Safety Lab to develop protocols for next-generation AI entertainment. The decision comes amid growing concerns about AI chatbot safety and mental health impacts on vulnerable users.
Election Commission Mandates Disclosure of AI-Generated Content in Political Campaigns Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 25, 2025 12:44 am CST
The Election Commission of India has issued new guidelines requiring political parties to clearly label all AI-generated or synthetic content used in campaigns, specifying that labels must cover 10% of the visible area and include creator information. This measure aims to protect electoral integrity as Bihar prepares for November elections, with the Commission warning against misrepresentative content that could mislead voters.