The UK government has announced plans to introduce legislative changes aimed at restricting children’s access to AI-powered chatbots and bringing them under formal regulation as part of broader efforts to protect young internet users. The initiative is part of a wider online safety strategy and comes amid growing international concern about AI’s impact on minors.
Startup Weave Robotics has begun taking orders for a home robot that folds laundry and uses artificial intelligence to recognize and arrange clothes. The device targets households looking to automate one of the most time-consuming domestic chores, but its price and operating model raise questions about real-world cost-effectiveness.
Japanese company Kawasaki Heavy Industries has begun sales of the first commercial gas engine capable of operating on a fuel mix containing up to 30% hydrogen blended with natural gas. The new design is offered with a warranty and retrofit options for existing installations, which could accelerate industrial adoption of hydrogen as a transitional fuel across multiple energy sectors.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has begun in New Delhi — a five-day gathering of heads of state, technology leaders, and artificial-intelligence experts aimed at shaping global cooperation, practical applications, and regulation of AI. It is the first global summit of this scale devoted to artificial intelligence to be hosted in a Global South country, underscoring India’s growing role in the global technology ecosystem.