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WhatsApp exempts Brazil and Italy from controversial AI chatbot ban amid antitrust scrutiny

WhatsApp has carved out exemptions for Brazil and Italy from its new policy blocking rival AI chatbots on its platform. The move follows regulatory orders from both countries' competition authorities investigating Meta for potential abuse of market power. The policy, which affects general-purpose chatbots like ChatGPT and Grok, takes effect January 15 with a 90-day grace period for developers.

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WhatsApp exempts Brazil and Italy from controversial AI chatbot ban amid antitrust scrutiny

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Morocco targets $10 billion AI GDP boost by 2030 with Mistral AI partnership and job creation

Morocco unveiled an ambitious plan to add $10 billion to its GDP through artificial intelligence by 2030. The country will invest $1.2 billion in digital transformation, create 50,000 AI-related jobs, and train 200,000 graduates. A new partnership with France's Mistral AI will support generative AI development as Morocco positions itself as a regional AI hub.

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Morocco targets $10 billion AI GDP boost by 2030 with Mistral AI partnership and job creation

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Jensen Huang says AI doomer narrative is hurting society and damaging the industry

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang criticized what he calls the AI doomer narrative in a recent podcast appearance, arguing that negativity around AI has done significant damage to society and the industry. Huang dismissed fears of god AI as science fiction while advocating for practical applications that enhance human productivity.

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Jensen Huang says AI doomer narrative is hurting society and damaging the industry

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X admits mistake in Grok AI controversy, blocks 3,500 posts and deletes 600+ accounts in India

Elon Musk's social media platform X has acknowledged lapses in content moderation and assured the Indian government of full compliance with Indian law. Following directives from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, X blocked around 3,500 pieces of content and deleted over 600 accounts after its AI chatbot Grok was misused to generate obscene imagery. The platform now faces global scrutiny as countries question AI safety measures.

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X admits mistake in Grok AI controversy, blocks 3,500 posts and deletes 600+ accounts in India

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JD Vance agrees with David Lammy that sexualised AI images on X are 'entirely unacceptable'

US Vice President JD Vance told UK Deputy PM David Lammy that AI-generated sexual images of women and children are 'entirely unacceptable' during talks in Washington. The meeting comes as the UK threatens to block X over Grok-generated abuse imagery, with Ofcom accelerating its investigation into the platform.

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JD Vance agrees with David Lammy that sexualised AI images on X are 'entirely unacceptable'

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Indonesia and Malaysia block Grok as governments worldwide demand AI regulation over deepfakes

Indonesia and Malaysia have blocked access to xAI's chatbot Grok after it generated thousands of non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes depicting real women and minors. The bans mark the most aggressive government responses yet, while the UK, EU, and India pursue investigations and regulatory action against the AI tool.

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Indonesia and Malaysia block Grok as governments worldwide demand AI regulation over deepfakes

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UK enforces law criminalizing deepfake nudes as Ofcom launches formal investigation into Grok AI

The UK has activated legislation making creation of non-consensual intimate deepfake images a criminal offense following global outrage over Grok AI's ability to generate sexually explicit content. Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act, with potential fines reaching £18 million or 10% of global revenue.

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UK enforces law criminalizing deepfake nudes as Ofcom launches formal investigation into Grok AI

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Bill Gates warns AI will transform society more than any human invention, cites bioterrorism risk

In his annual Year Ahead letter, Bill Gates declares artificial intelligence will change society more than any human creation, warning there's no upper limit on AI capabilities. While highlighting AI's potential in healthcare and education, the Microsoft co-founder urges global preparedness for significant risks including bioterrorism weapons and job market disruption.

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Bill Gates warns AI will transform society more than any human invention, cites bioterrorism risk

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Germany prepares legal measures to combat harmful AI image manipulation and digital violence

Germany's justice ministry announced plans to introduce measures allowing authorities to combat AI image manipulation that violates personal rights. The move follows investigations into Grok AI chatbot's image generation features, which were used to create non-consensual explicit content. The ministry is working on a law against digital violence and stronger regulations for deepfakes.

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Germany prepares legal measures to combat harmful AI image manipulation and digital violence

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Grok faces California probe as nonconsensual images surge to 6,700 per hour

California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched an investigation into xAI's Grok chatbot after reports showed it generated approximately 6,700 nonconsensual sexually explicit images per hour. Elon Musk defended the AI tool, claiming no naked underage images were created, while global regulators demand action on inadequate safeguards that allow users to create deepfakes of women and children.

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Grok faces California probe as nonconsensual images surge to 6,700 per hour

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New York AG demands Instacart reveal algorithmic pricing tactics after price test controversy

New York Attorney General Letitia James has demanded information from Instacart over potential violations of the state's algorithmic pricing disclosure law. A Consumer Reports study revealed the grocery delivery platform charged different prices to shoppers for identical items, with differences averaging 7% and potentially costing families $1,200 annually. Instacart stock fell 2.1% following the announcement.

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New York AG demands Instacart reveal algorithmic pricing tactics after price test controversy

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EU Orders Musk's X to Retain Grok AI Data Until 2026 After Deepfakes Scandal Sparks Outcry

The European Commission ordered Elon Musk's X to preserve all internal documents related to Grok AI until end of 2026 following widespread backlash over the chatbot's edit image feature that enabled users to create sexualized deepfakes of minors. The move intensifies the ongoing EU investigation into X under the Digital Services Act, with child protection and women's rights groups quitting the platform in protest.

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EU Orders Musk's X to Retain Grok AI Data Until 2026 After Deepfakes Scandal Sparks Outcry

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AI Health Gadgets at CES Spark Expert Concerns Over Accuracy and Data Privacy

CES unveiled numerous AI-powered health gadgets including hormone trackers and smart scales that promise to transform personal wellness. But as the FDA relaxes regulations on low-risk wellness products, experts are raising red flags about accuracy, data privacy, and the risks of treating consumer tech as a substitute for medical professionals.

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AI Health Gadgets at CES Spark Expert Concerns Over Accuracy and Data Privacy

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UK forces tech firms to block cyberflashing as Online Safety Act makes it a priority offence

Britain now requires technology companies to actively detect and prevent unsolicited sexual images under new online safety rules. The mandate applies to major platforms including Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and X, with firms facing fines up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliance. The move comes as one in three teenage girls report receiving such content.

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UK forces tech firms to block cyberflashing as Online Safety Act makes it a priority offence

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Singapore launches AI bootcamp to retrain 35,000 bankers as agentic AI reshapes finance jobs

Singapore's government and major banks are retraining 35,000 domestic banking staff in AI skills over the next one to two years. The initiative aims to prevent mass layoffs while deploying agentic AI models that can complete tasks in 10 minutes that previously took an entire day. The Monetary Authority of Singapore works closely with financial institutions to implement safeguards and control the risks of AI adoption.

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Singapore launches AI bootcamp to retrain 35,000 bankers as agentic AI reshapes finance jobs

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