( September 8, 2026, 03:11 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Wrtn Technologies, a major homegrown artificial intelligence service provider in South Korea, announced plans on Tuesday to strengthen youth-protection policies for its AI entertainment-content platform, Crack. The company said it would introduce a three-hour daily usage limit and a 100,000 won ($74) monthly spending limit for users under 19, based on comparable national averages for young online-game users. Once the measures take effect in early 2027, users will be required to complete a guardian verification and consent process when they reach either limit. The move comes amid growing concerns about the online safety of young users following the landmark $17.1 billion settlement between Meta Platforms and 51 US jurisdictions in August.The statement is attached (in Korean)....
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