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India Launches AI Chatbot in Maharashtra to Link Youth With Jobs

ndia is deploying an AI-powered chatbot in Maharashtra to streamline access to skills training, jobs and apprenticeship pathways for its large youth workforce.

India is deploying an AI-powered chatbot in Maharashtra to streamline access to skills training, jobs and apprenticeship pathways for its large youth workforce.

Australia’s AI Chatbot Age Filters Take Effect, Aimed at Protecting Minors Online

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The Australian government had set a deadline of March 9, 2026 for all search engines and app stores to comply with the age filter.

Oregon Passes New AI Chatbot Safety Bill to Protect Children and Users

Lawmakers in the U.S. state of Oregon have approved a new law aimed at making artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots safer, especially for children. The bill, known as SB 1546, received strong support from both the state Senate and the House of Representatives.

As per the bill, the new law requires companies that run AI chatbots to clearly inform users that they are communicating with an AI system and not a human. It also includes special protections if the system believes the user might be a minor.

AI Chatbot Draws Scrutiny in Snapchat Fentanyl Row as Parents Protest

AI chatbot of Snapchat has become a new flashpoint of controversy in the Snapchat Fentanyl deaths row as parents demand its ban. Picture courtsey: APT

AI chatbot of Snapchat has become a new flashpoint of controversy in the Snapchat Fentanyl deaths row as parents demand its ban.