Meta Platforms said it will suspend teenagers’ access to AI characters across its apps worldwide as it builds a new, age-appropriate version. The updated experience is expected to include parental controls and PG-13 content guidelines, as U.S. regulators step up scrutiny of AI chatbots and their impact on minors.

From Greenland memes to Davos triumphalism, Donald Trump’s latest social media blitz blends provocation, satire, and political brinkmanship. As the President Trump reflects on a turbulent year with viral imagery and hints at unprecedented ambitions, the line between spectacle and serious intent continues to blur.

The escalating U.S.–Venezuela crisis risks deepening global reliance on fossil fuels, undercutting momentum for green innovation and climate cooperation. For India and the broader Global South, the episode highlights how geopolitical shocks can stall equitable climate progress while increasing exposure to high-emission energy sources.