As more people use generative AI, it’s becoming more common for people to use chatbots for sexual pleasure. While being positive for many, it also poses a risk for kink best practices to be ignored. What are the threats that come from this and how can brands help address this issue?

Originally from South Korea, webtoons have exploded in popularity across the globe, primarily as a result of the fan participation that makes them accessible to all. Canvas8 spoke to PhD Candidate Jinyoung Nam to understand the role of transcreation within these digital media moments.

The Barbie hype has spurred a new era of hot pink products flooding shoppers' purchases. However, Chinese women are prompting many to rethink the choice to click 'buy' – with criticism levelled at the pink-induced shopping habits convincing women to part with their cash.

Japanese dating app company Tapple has created Koi Suru AI, a dating simulator that uses generative AI to tailor gameplay. As dating woes continue to plague young Japanese, there’s an opportunity to harness tech as a means to facilitate – not replace – meaningful IRL connections.