A British regulator said it had started a formal investigation into Mr. Musk’s chatbot over the spread of illegal images.
Category: Social Media
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Malaysia and Indonesia Block Access to Grok Because of Sexually Explicit Content
Grok, the chatbot created by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, has produced a flood of explicit images featuring real people in recent weeks.
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X Sues Music Publishers, Alleging ‘Collusion’ Over Licensing Deals
The social media platform says it was pressured into licensing agreements for songs “at inflated rates.” In 2023, publishers sued the company for copyright violations.
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Elon Musk’s A.I. Is Generating Sexualized Images of Real People, Fueling Outrage
Late Thursday, Mr. Musk’s chatbot, Grok, limited requests for A.I.-generated images on X to paid subscribers of the social media site amid an outcry from victims and regulators.
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Ear Seeds, Acupressure Tools Rooted in Chinese Medicine, Get a Trendy Makeover
Acupressure tools known as ear seeds have become a trendy wearable wellness product, sprouting in fancy new forms and places.
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Mamdani Hosts Influencer Summit, Sidestepping Traditional Media
A friendly summit at New York’s City Hall with digital content creators and social media stars symbolized the new mayor’s attitude toward the changing news media.
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The First Meme of 2026 Is About Not Explaining Yourself. And Buttons.
A TikTok user’s esoteric comment created a confusing viral moment.
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Maduro’s Nike Tech Sweatsuit Was Bound to Become a Meme
When President Trump shared an unverified photo of Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, a corner of the internet followed a familiar playbook for newsmaking images: Talk about the clothes.
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In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s Capture
The reactions online revealed a Chinese society divided: Some saw what happened in Venezuela as a playbook for seizing Taiwan, while others warned about ideological rigidity.
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Rama Duwaji Gives ‘Statement Coat’ New Meaning at Mamdani’s Inauguration
With her chocolate-brown princess-line coat, New York’s new first lady looked a little funky, a little vintage, a little Tolstoy, entirely proper and unlike anyone else on the stage.
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An Intense White House Response From a Single Viral Video
A video purporting to expose extensive fraud at child care centers in Minnesota shows the relationship between the Trump administration and self-described citizen journalists.
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10 Predictions for Life in 2026
Dumb phones as status symbols, a war on A.I. slop and bets on “The Real Housewives” should make the coming year interesting.