…social media companies, the government, parents, educators — or a combination. At the core of the debate is a belief shared by many: The internet should be safe for its youngest users. But…
By Simon Chesterman 18 February 2026 Ideas AI is giving tech companies power that once belonged to governments By Simon Chesterman > Ideas Arguments, opinions and essays from a global perspective. Debates over…
…This tension is further compounded by the volatility of U.S.-India relations, and the need to contend with China’s role in global AI governance. Similar debates around “openwashing” are very…
…A squeeze on components caused by AI companies, in addition to general economic headwinds – including tariffs introduced by the US government – has pushed the price of the PS5 Pro up to an…
…The future is an AI battlefield and we need rules of engagement that let us cook. Which is to say: Forget the rules of engagement. The government is not coming to save…
…On Monday, The New York Times reported that the White House was considering having the government review AI models before release. To the casual Verge reader, it appeared to be a total…
…But these systems sit squarely in the center of a recent high-stakes battle between the US government and AI startup Anthropic. Anthropic is seeking to preserve two “red lines”: bans on…
…But what's considered 'enough' is still up for debate. In 2025, the US Copyright Office granted protection to an image that was created with AI assistance, making this the first time…
…OpenClaw’s rapid adoption also sparked debate. Security researchers raised concerns about how self-hosted AI tools manage sensitive data, authentication and model updates. Others questioned whether local deployments could expose users…
…But then, verifying age with a picture or video of a face is easier than ever to spoof, thanks to video games and generative AI. Internet Matters' report even claims that a…
