Elon Musk’s child’s mother takes legal action against his AI firm for sexual deepfake images made by Grok.
The mother of one of Elon Musk’s children is taking legal action against his AI company, alleging that its Grok chatbot enabled the creation of sexually exploitative deepfake images of her, causing significant emotional distress and humiliation. Ashley St. Clair, 27, identifies as a writer and political strategist. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in New […]
What OpenAI intends for advertising on the chatbot
OpenAI has announced plans to introduce advertisements for users of the free version of ChatGPT. The company revealed on Friday that while ads haven’t been launched yet, testing is expected to begin in the upcoming weeks. This decision comes as part of OpenAI’s strategy to monetize its vast user base, which exceeds 800 million, most […]
Complimentary Starlink access for Iran regarded as a significant advantage for protesters communicating their message
Protests in Iran Boosted by Starlink Internet Access BANGKOK — Activists claim that the Starlink satellite internet service from SpaceX has significantly aided Iranian demonstrators in sharing information about nationwide protests. The service recently reduced its fees, allowing more individuals to bypass the Iranian government’s attempts to control information flow amidst the unrest. This shift […]
Apple asks Google to enhance Siri and introduce additional AI capabilities to the iPhone.
Apple Partners with Google for AI Advancements Apple is turning to Google to enhance its virtual assistant, Siri, and integrate other artificial intelligence features into the iPhone. This partnership was announced in a statement from both tech giants this past Monday, where it was revealed that Apple will utilize Google’s Gemini technology to create a […]
Malaysia and Indonesia are the first nations to prohibit Musk’s Grok for explicit AI images.
Malaysia and Indonesia Block Elon Musk’s Grok AI Chatbot KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia and Indonesia have taken the step of blocking Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI. This action comes amid rising concerns from global authorities about its potential misuse in creating explicit and nonconsensual imagery. The decision highlights the increasing […]
The least impressive CES products feature AI refrigerators, AI companions, and AI doorbells.
CES 2026 Unveils Most Controversial Products This year’s CES tech show highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in everyday gadgets. However, some innovations, like AI in refrigerators, were criticized and ended up snagging the “Worst in Show” title. On Thursday, the annual competition revealed its unfortunate winners, where things deemed invasive or impractical received the […]
Musk’s Grok chatbot limits image creation following worldwide criticism of sexualized deepfakes
LONDON — Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, has implemented restrictions preventing non-subscribers from generating or modifying images. This decision follows widespread outrage over explicit deepfakes circulating on the platform, particularly involving women and, alarmingly, some of these images appeared to depict minors. For the past few weeks, researchers noted a surge in malicious requests made […]
Google introduces new AI features to Gmail, transforming it into a personal assistant
More artificial intelligence is being integrated into Gmail as Google seeks to enhance its email platform into something like a personal assistant, aimed at improving writing, summarizing information in users’ inboxes, and generating daily to-do lists. New AI features introduced recently could mark a significant shift for Gmail, which transformed email nearly 22 years ago […]
The most impressive technology from the second day of CES 2026
CES Day 2 Highlights LAS VEGAS — The second day of CES drew large crowds eager to see a variety of innovations, including robots, AI companions, and health tech. Siemens CEO Roland Busch opened the day with a keynote about how customers leverage AI to redefine their operations. He was accompanied onstage by Nvidia’s CEO […]
The most impressive technology on the first day of CES 2026
CES 2026 Highlights: Tech and Trends LAS VEGAS — On the opening day of CES 2026, major players like Nvidia, AMD, and Intel made significant announcements, but it seemed like everyone was more interested in Star Wars and, oddly enough, Jensen Huang’s quirky little robots. This annual event is a crucial platform for companies to […]