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An unusual tennis competition that pits amateurs against professionals in one-point matches is launching at the Australian Open.
BBC News - Jan 15, 2026 5:35am EST
Starlink fears grip Iran regime: Has satellite internet become new battlefield? – Firstpost
As Iran’s theocratic regime faces its greatest challenge in five decades, it is confronting not only the fury of the people disillusioned by the Islamic Revolution’s unfulfilled promises but also Western technology. Rattled by Elon Musk’s Starlink, Iran’s regime now finds satellite internet emerging as a new weapon —and internet signals as the latest battlefield— that can be fired in the shadow war with the United States.
First Post - Jan 15, 2026 4:44am EST
Musk’s X to block Grok AI tool from creating sexualised images of real people
Guardian UK - Jan 15, 2026 4:28am EST
Elon Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash
In response to global criticism, Elon Musk's platform X restricts its AI chatbot Grok from creating sexualized images. Learn about the legal investigations and international measures to curb the controversial feature.
Gulf News - Jan 15, 2026 3:44am EST
Rachel Reeves ‘pretty relaxed’ about what form of digital ID workers use
Guardian UK - Jan 15, 2026 3:42am EST
Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for wireless customers across the US
ABC News - Jan 15, 2026 3:35am EST
Young people, parents and teachers: share your views about Grok AI
Guardian UK - Jan 15, 2026 3:33am EST
X says Grok, Musk's AI chatbot, is blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal
ABC News - Jan 15, 2026 3:21am EST
Women’s groups are urging Apple and Google to remove X and its chatbot Grok, after explicit AI-generated images sparked privacy concerns. Malaysia and Indonesia have already banned Grok over the explicit content, while authorities in Europe and the United Kingdom have announced investigations.
First Post - Jan 15, 2026 3:18am EST
TSMC delivers another record quarter as profit jumps 35% fueled by robust AI chip demand
TSMCy delivered another estimate-beating quarter, with profit up 35% from a year ago as advanced chip orders tied to AI continued to dominate its business.
CNBC - Jan 15, 2026 2:42am EST
Trump escalates tariff war, slaps 25% duty on AI chips – Firstpost
US President Donald Trump signed an order on Wednesday to impose 25 per cent tariffs on AI chips which will be effective from Thursday.
First Post - Jan 15, 2026 1:47am EST
Musk claims he was unaware X chatbot Grok generated explicit images of children – Firstpost
Amid the ongoing Grok AI scrutiny, CEO Elon Musk claims that he was not aware of any naked underage images generated by Grok. He said it does so only according to user requests.
First Post - Jan 15, 2026 12:21am EST
The push is aimed at piling pressure on Elon Musk after Grok began generating sexually charged, degrading, or violent images of women and children.
First Post - Jan 15, 2026 12:06am EST
Elon Musk's X to block Grok from undressing images of real people
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
BBC News - Jan 14, 2026 11:01pm EST
Musk's xAI limits Grok's ability to create sexualized images of real people on X after backlash
X's safety account said in a social media post that no users will be able to create sexualized images of real people using Grok.
CNBC - Jan 14, 2026 10:00pm EST
Trump administration clears way for Nvidia H200 chip sales to China with a 25% surcharge
The H200's performance has been exceeded by two generations of Nvidia chips currently in production, the Blackwell and Rubin.
CNBC - Jan 14, 2026 8:33pm EST
X to block Grok AI from undressing images of real people
The controversy had seen X, which is owned by billionaire Mr Musk, threatened with a potential fine or even ban in the UK.
Sky News - Jan 14, 2026 7:47pm EST
'It's horrifying': Videos of body bags and machine guns give rare glimpse of Iran's bloody crackdown
The videos that have trickled out of the Islamic Republic offer a rare glimpse into the scope of the crackdown.
NBC News - Jan 14, 2026 6:50pm EST
Astronauts leave space station in NASA's first medical evacuation
The four returning astronauts are aiming to splash down on Thursday evening (AEDT) in the Pacific near San Diego.
Sydney Morning Herald - Jan 14, 2026 6:44pm EST
International Space Station astronauts begin evacuation due to 'serious medical condition'
Up to now, ISS astronauts, backed by a flight surgeon and other medics on the ground, have been able to deal with all medical incidents.
Sky News - Jan 14, 2026 6:13pm EST
