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China’s new gaming rules for minors a ‘dark cloud’ for big tech

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China has announced strict new rules – cutting the amount of time that minors will be allowed to spend playing online games

China is limiting teenagers to just three hours of online gaming a week, in a move aimed at tackling gaming addiction among youths.

Minors will only be allowed to play online games between 8 and 9 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as on public holidays.

Gaming platforms will now be required to have real name verification systems in place

The announcement was made by the National Press and Publication Administration, as part of a push to prevent video game addiction – amid concerns over the damage it is doing to the health of children.

China’s Tencent recently tightened controls for children after a state-owned media publication labelling online gaming as “opium for the mind”

The strict new rules are part of a widening tech crackdown by Beijing, which tech analyst Dan Ives says has cast a black cloud over the tech sector

–FILE–Young Chinese netizens play online games at an Internet cafe in Fuyang city, east China’s Anhui province, 22 July 2018. The number of China’s online users hit 802 million at the end of June, up 3.8 percent from six months ago, according to a report on China’s Internet development released on Monday (20 August 2018). A total of 788 million Chinese used mobile phones to surf the Internet, making up 98.3 percent of the online population, said the 42nd statistical report from the China Internet Network Information Center. At the same time, China’s Internet availability rate reached 57.7 percent, with 26.3 percent of the total Internet population living in rural areas.No Use China. No Use France.

Chinese children had been banned from playing video games after 10pm – and for no longer than 90 minutes on weekdays.

Now they will only be permitted to play for 3 hours per week.

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Experts reveal AI’s impact on the retail experience in Australia

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AI has become a game-changer for marketers and retailers in Australia, with many consumers reacting positively to AI integration in the retail environment.

 

Retailers are using AI to optimise inventory, personalise shopping, and improve customer service through advanced chatbots.

Shoppers now enjoy personalised recommendations and seamless online shopping experiences.

Predictions suggest more personalised experiences and smarter shopping platforms within the next 12 months.

Will Wilson, RVP of Sales APJ at SAP Emarsys joins to share his insights into how AI is streamlining success on a large scale.

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‘Rust’ will premiere at the Polish film festival, three years after fatal incident

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The controversial film ‘Rust’, plagued by tragedy since 2021’s fatal on-set shooting involving Alec Baldwin, is finally set to premiere in Europe.

The movie faced extensive delays and legal challenges following the tragic incident that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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Experts urge automation adoption key in transforming the fight against cybersecurity threats

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Why outdated patching methods leave companies vulnerable and how AI can fix it

Automation is crucial in reducing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, says Vivek Bhandari, VP of Product Marketing at Tanium. Poor patching methods create a backlog of security issues, or “vulnerability debt,” which can leave organisations exposed.

Bhandari urges companies to modernise their processes and use AI and automation to quickly identify and fix vulnerabilities. This proactive approach can significantly reduce risk and keep systems secure. #tickernow

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