Topic: content guidelines
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AI Giants to Detect Underage Users Before They Sign Up
Major AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are implementing new safety protocols for younger users, focusing on proactive age detection and tailored conversational guidelines to prioritize teen safety. OpenAI has updated ChatGPT's rules to actively guide users aged 13-17 toward safer choices, e...
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Epic Games Store Pulls Horses Game at Last Minute
The Epic Games Store removed the indie game *Horses* before launch, citing violations of its policies on inappropriate and hateful content, and stating the game received an Adult Only rating which the store prohibits. The developer, Santa Ragione, appealed the decision, disputing the content clai...
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Indie Dev Santa Ragione Faces Closure After Steam Game Block
Valve blocked Santa Ragione's horror game Horses from launching on Steam due to concerns about content depicting sexual conduct involving a minor, which threatens the studio's financial stability as Steam is the primary PC gaming marketplace. The studio has modified the controversial scene by rep...
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Developer Apologizes for Switch Censorship, Admits Disclaimer Was Too Small
A video game developer apologized for poorly communicating censorship in the Nintendo Switch version of their game, which was a mandatory requirement from Nintendo to meet platform guidelines. The censorship, which included obscuring nudity and gestures, was enforced without an option to disable ...
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Witcher 3 Cross-Platform Mod Support Delayed to 2026
Cross-platform mod support for The Witcher 3 has been delayed from late 2025 to 2026, aiming to unify modding across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S via mod.io. The delay is likely due to the complexity of creating a seamless system that adheres to different platform guidelines, and not al...
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LG Gram 2026: New Material Aims to Outshine MacBook Air
LG is developing a new, advanced chassis material for its 2026 Gram laptops, aiming to surpass the MacBook Air by combining extreme lightness with enhanced durability and premium build quality. This strategic move directly addresses user feedback about structural rigidity, seeking to maintain the...
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Top E-Commerce Software for 2026: Expert Reviews & Picks
The article outlines a rigorous, independent evaluation process for e-commerce platforms, involving hands-on testing, market research, and analysis of real user feedback to provide actionable guidance. It emphasizes that key evaluation criteria include scalability, security, and customer support,...
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Google Updates Search Guidelines with AI & YMYL Definitions
Google has updated its search quality rater guidelines to refine YMYL definitions and include new examples related to features like AI Overviews, along with minor corrections. These changes are routine clarifications that do not alter the core guidance for raters, who evaluate search results to h...
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Starlink's New $40 Unlimited Data Plan Has Key Limitations
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Facebook Reintroduces Job Listings Feature
Facebook has relaunched its job listings feature, focusing on connecting local businesses with candidates for entry-level, service, and trade roles, accessible via Marketplace and community groups. The platform enforces safety guidelines, requiring users to be 18 or older and prohibiting certain ...
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Google Picks 15 Fans to Test the Next Pixel
Google has selected fifteen Pixel Superfans for its Trusted Tester Program, allowing them to provide direct feedback on future Pixel devices in development. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. residents aged 18 or older who received a direct email invitation, with entry via a unique link and submis...
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