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'Excuse for censorship': Musk dismisses backlash against Grok over sexual deepfakes
The British government has signalled that it will not back down. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall blasted the sexual manipulation of images featuring women and children as “despicable and abhorrent,” demanding an update from regulators in a matter of “days”
First Post - Jan 09, 2026 11:40pm EST
Top Gadgets of 2025 in India We Got Our Hands On
Unique and useful gadgets beyond smartphones that caught our eye this year and elevated their respective segments.
First Post - Jan 09, 2026 11:06pm EST
Backlash in UK against Elon Musk's Grok AI explained
Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".
BBC News - Jan 09, 2026 10:39pm EST
Musk’s Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakes
Toronto Star - Jan 09, 2026 10:16pm EST
Why 2016 nostalgia is taking over social media in 2026
Fidget spinners, filters and feeds that worked. Why are young people pining to go back a decade?
BBC News - Jan 09, 2026 9:40pm EST
Most anticipated video games coming out in 2026
The 2026 games line-up includes major sequels, reboots and new releases. Here are some of the most anticipated.
Sky News - Jan 09, 2026 9:39pm EST
Grok AI model still generating sexualized content after changes
On Elon Musk’s social media platform X, the Grok AI image generation reply bot has been changed to be for paying customers only and appears to be restricted from making sexualized deepfakes after recent outcry. But in the Grok standalone app and other spaces, users can still use AI to remove clothing from images of nonconsenting people. NBC News’ Kevin Collier talks with Gadi Schwartz about the changes.
NBC News - Jan 09, 2026 9:36pm EST
Elon Musk reveals Indian inspiration behind son Sekhar’s name amid viral pics
Elon Musk unveils the Indian inspiration behind his son Strider Sekhar's name, linking it to the renowned physicist Chandrasekhar and Tolkien's Aragorn. Discover the cultural connections and unique naming choices of Musk's family.
Gulf News - Jan 09, 2026 9:08pm EST
NASA ends space mission early after medical issue
ABC News - Jan 09, 2026 8:34pm EST
Australia social media ban: Teens share their views one month on
Some say they've lost interest in social media since the ban, while others say nothing has changed.
BBC News - Jan 09, 2026 6:25pm EST
OpenAI and SoftBank announce $1 billion investment in SB Energy as part of massive AI buildout
OpenAI and SoftBank agreed to invest $1 billion into a SoftBank-backed energy provider as the companies prepare for a massive buildout of AI data centers.
CNBC - Jan 09, 2026 3:49pm EST
Stevie Wonder’s Rule for AI at CES 2026—‘Make Life Better for the Living’
At CES 2026, Stevie Wonder offered a simple test for tech. And in the smart glasses boom, the most persuasive tools aren’t about perfect sight but day-to-day independence.
Scientific American - Jan 09, 2026 2:56pm EST
Lately: Grok’s deepfake problem, the best of CES and a pause on startup visas
Plus, the genius and pitfalls of vibe-coding
The Globe and Mail - Jan 09, 2026 1:40pm EST
Intel stock jumps 10% after CEO meets with Trump as U.S. stake doubles value
President Donald Trump praised Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan following their meeting and the boost to U.S. chip manufacturing.
CNBC - Jan 09, 2026 1:30pm EST
Why January is the best time to remove personal data online
Scammers reset their target lists every January using refreshed data broker profiles. Learn why this month is crucial for protecting your personal information.
Fox News - Jan 09, 2026 1:16pm EST
Elon Musk's X limits some sexual deepfakes after backlash, but xAI's Grok still makes them
Musk was facing mounting pressure from regulators, lawmakers and some users.
NBC News - Jan 09, 2026 12:34pm EST
Amazon Pharmacy starts offering Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight loss pill
Eligible customers with insurance can pay as little as $25 for a one-month supply of the drug, while cash-paying options start at $149 a month, Amazon said.
CNBC - Jan 09, 2026 12:20pm EST
Gizmodo - Jan 09, 2026 11:53am EST