FTC Inquiry
According to TechCrunch, “FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions from Meta, OpenAI, and others”, the Federal Trade Commission has opened a probe into companies that build companion chatbots to evaluate protections for minors and monetization practices; this raises critical AI concerns. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/11/ftc-launches-inquiry-into-ai-chatbot-companions-from-meta-openai-and-others/)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/11/ftc-launches-inquiry-into-ai-chatbot-companions-from-meta-openai-and-others/)
Meta Whistleblowers
According to The Washington Post, “Meta suppressed research on child safety data”, whistleblowers allege internal documents show researchers were discouraged from collecting evidence about underage use and harms on VR platforms, a disclosure that spotlights urgent SAFETY questions for immersive tech. ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/09/09/meta-suppressed-research-child-safety-data/)) [The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/09/09/meta-suppressed-research-child-safety-data/)
California Bill
According to TechCrunch, “A California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law”, SB 243 now heads to Governor Newsom and would mandate transparency, recurring alerts and legal remedies for failures — a sign the US is moving toward tougher REGULATION of conversational AI. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/11/a-california-bill-that-would-regulate-ai-companion-chatbots-is-close-to-becoming-law/)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/11/a-california-bill-that-would-regulate-ai-companion-chatbots-is-close-to-becoming-law/)
According to CNBC, “Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2025 — in one chart”, U.S. CPI rose 2.9% year‑over‑year in August — inflation is ticking up, with core CPI near 3.1%, a development that complicates the Federal Reserve’s path for upcoming rate cuts. [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/11/inflation-breakdown-for-august-2025.html)
According to Reuters, “Wall Street braces for quarter-end liquidity stress in money markets”, investors warn heavy Treasury-bill issuance and technical flows could tighten liquidity and push overnight funding rates higher despite Fed tools like the Standing Repo Facility. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/wall-street-braces-quarter-end-liquidity-stress-money-markets-2025-09-12/)
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