US lawmakers warn AI chatbots pose new risks to children

IANS | January 20, 2026 9:13 AM

Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) US lawmakers and child development experts have warned that artificial intelligence chatbots pose new and potentially more dangerous risks to children than social media, urging Congress to move quickly to impose safeguards as the technology spreads.

US bill targets citizenship revocation

IANS | January 20, 2026 9:03 AM

Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) A US senator has introduced a bill that would make it easier for the administration to revoke the citizenship of naturalised Americans who commit serious crimes, large-scale fraud, or have links to terrorist organisations.