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No 10 hits out at 'insulting' changes to Musk's Grok chatbot after deepfake warning
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) had warned that criminals used Grok to create child sexual abuse imagery.
Sky News - Jan 09, 2026 8:18am EST
Here's When Elon Musk Will Finally Have to Reckon With His Nonconsensual Porn Generator
Gizmodo - Jan 09, 2026 7:19am EST
Elon Musk’s X limits Grok AI image editing to paid users after blacklash
Elon Musk's X restricts Grok AI image editing to paid users after backlash over inappropriate deepfakes. Discover the implications of this move and how it affects user access.
Gulf News - Jan 09, 2026 6:50am EST
Nvidia demands full upfront payment from Chinese buyers amid H200 export uncertainty
Nvidia has imposed unusually stringent terms requiring full payment for orders with no options to cancel, ask for refunds or change configurations after placement.
First Post - Jan 09, 2026 6:47am EST
Elon Musk’s Grok curbs AI image editing usage after deepfakes backlash
The tool is now limited to paying users.
Evening Standard - Jan 09, 2026 6:21am EST
MiniMax doubles in Hong Kong debut, marking yet another Chinese AI listing
Shares of MiniMax surged in their first day of trading in Hong Kong, in what represents the second major Chinese LLM company to go public.
CNBC - Jan 09, 2026 6:17am EST
Dubai: At the 1 Billion Summit, 'Will AI influencers take over social media?'
A panel at Dubai’s 1 Billion Summit explores whether AI influence can ever replace humans
Gulf News - Jan 09, 2026 6:10am EST
Microsoft denies rumours of 22,000 job cuts, calls reports ‘100% made up’
Rumors of massive layoffs at Microsoft, claiming up to 22,000 jobs could be axed in January 2026, have been denied by the tech giant. Chief communications officer Frank Shaw publicly dismissed the reports as being entirely untrue.
First Post - Jan 09, 2026 5:53am EST
Best phones under Rs 15,000 (Jan 2025): Realme P1 5G, Poco M7 Pro 5G to Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
Here are the top 5 smartphones to buy under Rs 15,000 in India at the moment, and they are all 5G-ready.
First Post - Jan 09, 2026 5:34am EST
Congress returns to Venezuela clash, a shutdown deadline and a health care fight
The new year brings a new list of legislative issues to address, including a funding deadline, a fight over Obamacare, a war powers debate, a stock trading ban and rules for AI and privacy.
NBC News - Jan 09, 2026 5:21am EST
UAE students to showcase robotics skills at FIRST Lego League competition
Join the excitement as UAE students showcase their robotics skills at the FIRST LEGO League competition, a premier event promoting STEM education. Witness young innovators from 395 school teams tackle real-world challenges through autonomous robot design and programming in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
Gulf News - Jan 09, 2026 4:21am EST
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery
Guardian UK - Jan 09, 2026 3:10am EST
ICE Agent Who Reportedly Shot Renee Good Was a Firearms Trainer, per Testimony
Wired News - Jan 09, 2026 1:39am EST
Grok being used to create sexually violent videos featuring women, research finds
Guardian UK - Jan 09, 2026 1:17am EST
Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes
It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.
BBC News - Jan 09, 2026 1:10am EST
Rise of AI chatbots for online shopping boosts analyst hopes for Shopify’s growth
The technology allows shoppers to find and buy products through platforms such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT
The Globe and Mail - Jan 08, 2026 10:53pm EST
Inside CES 2026: Giant TVs, robots unveiled in Las Vegas
From robots to giant TVs, technology expert Trevor Long reveals the latest household gadgets being unveiled at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Trevor Long travelled to Las Vegas with support from Hisense, LG, Reolink, LEGO and Samsung.
Sydney Morning Herald - Jan 08, 2026 9:41pm EST
Elon Musk's xAI to build $20 billion data center in Mississippi
ABC News - Jan 08, 2026 7:46pm EST
Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission early
It is the first time in Nasa's over-65 year history that a mission will return early due to a health issue.
BBC News - Jan 08, 2026 7:08pm EST
NASA will bring astronauts home early from ISS over medical issue
Crew-11 has been on the International Space Station since August last year and was due to return around May this year, but will now come home in the coming days.
Sky News - Jan 08, 2026 6:41pm EST