Internal controls for fintech financial platforms are being tightened as concerns grow that system failures in payments, transfers and top-ups could quickly harm consumers and erode trust. Financial authorities have urged big tech e-finance operators to build IT stability and internal control systems comparable to traditional financial firms, while also revising support tools such as the financial regulatory sandbox. Banks are also stepping up competition for young customers as a youth savings product draws strong early demand.

OpenAI has signed a multi-year partnership with Getty Images to use Getty’s licensed images in ChatGPT and OpenAI’s search service, aiming to strengthen visuals in answers and search results. Getty CEO Craig Peters said high-quality licensed visual content makes AI-based search and discovery more useful and reliable. The deal follows Getty’s shift toward AI partnerships after earlier restrictions and litigation over AI-generated content.