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In the Spotlight AI is reshaping gaming, but not everyone approves

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 20 March 26

The Explainer Call for new safety standards follows studies in which AI-powered toys shared advice on lighting matches and sexual fetishes

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 16 March 26

In The Spotlight European Commission has taken aim at TikTok’s ‘addictive’ design

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 27 February 26

Talking Point Australia is leading the charge in banning social media for people under 16 — but there is lingering doubt as to the efficacy of such laws

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 16 January 26

The Week Recommends Download some of the year’s most highly acclaimed games

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 28 December 25

In The Spotlight Under-16s will be banned from having accounts on major platforms

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 2 December 25

In The Spotlight There’s an ‘explosion in screentime’ among older people – and they’re more vulnerable to misinformation

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 29 October 25

The Explainer Many countries use electronic ID to streamline access to services despite concern by civil rights groups they ‘shift the balance of power towards the state’

By The Week UK Published 2 October 25

The Explainer Meta unveiled a new model of AI smart glasses this week, with some features appearing ‘unfinished’ at a less-than-perfect launch

By Abby Wilson Published 19 September 25

The Week Recommends Several highly anticipated video games are coming this fall

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 12 September 25

The Explainer The platform has over 111 million daily users

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 29 August 25

The Explainer UK sees surge in use of virtual private networks after age verification comes into effect for online adult content

By The Week UK Published 1 August 25