QtrendsAustralia is doubling penalties for social media platforms that violate its under-16 ban, escalating enforcement worldwide. Meta's new AI research chief targets real-world agent deployment, while Asian startups race to match Anthropic's Claude Mythos after US export restrictions. Chinese chipmakers are turning to advanced materials as AI data centers strain power infrastructure.
Australia is doubling the maximum penalty for social media platforms that breach its under-16 ban, signaling a major escalation in enforcement. The move applies to violations by platforms like those owned by Meta and TikTok. Reports confirm the new fines will be significantly higher than the current penalties. Other countries are closely watching Australia's approach as they consider similar age-restriction legislation.
Meta's new AI research chief has identified real-world agent deployment as the next major milestone for artificial intelligence. As AI workloads push data centers to capacity, Chinese chipmakers are investing in silicon carbide semiconductors to improve efficiency. India's digital payments chief also predicts AI will play a central role in the next wave of payment infrastructure growth.
Asian AI startups are launching large language models that aim to match Anthropic's powerful Claude Mythos, as US export restrictions prevent the model from being available abroad. The Trump administration has allowed Anthropic to release Mythos to select US organizations only. Chinese labs claim they can match Mythos in security bug detection, intensifying the global AI competition.