The restrictions include a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 and a requirement to disable the app's message-editing feature.

The Trump administration's decision that forced Anthropic to pull its latest cybersecurity models could be reactionary, retaliatory, or both, but the message is clear: The AI industry isn't immune from U.S. government interference.

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.

The ban would apply to a range of social media platforms, including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.

The U.K. seems to be following Australia's lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.

This is the most concrete step yet toward complying with a divestiture order Beijing issued roughly two months ago on national security grounds.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy may have been the source of security concerns that led Anthropic to cut off worldwide access to two models on Friday.

It's not clear which states are involved, but they're asking about everything from OpenAI's ad policies to its handling of health data.