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New low: prompt pros now cry about other people “stealing” their AI queries
In what could only be described as the AI Slopper Paradox of the highest order, some power users of generative AI are now complaining about other people “stealing” specific prompts they use to churn out content.
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There isn't enough RAM to meet AI demand in 2026 – prices will skyrocket
Random-access memory (RAM) vendors won’t be able to meet worldwide demand this year, as the component is required by artificial intelligence (AI) chipmakers. This is bad news for consumers.
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Human error? EU cybersecurity agency caught using AI to write threat reports
Threat reports by the European Union cybersecurity agency ENISA were riddled with artificial intelligence (AI) hallucinations.
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This Japanese novel was supposed to be turned into a book, until its mystery was revealed
The novel, which turned out to be a great success, winning two awards and attracting a publishing opportunity, was soon questioned on how it was actually created.
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Google takes down some AI summaries over health risk concerns
Google has removed some of its AI-generated health summaries following an investigation revealing that people were served inaccurate health information.
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Musk’s xAI to invest $20bn in a Mississippi data center
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI has confirmed its intention to build a third data center in Southaven, Mississippi, and pledged $20 billion to the project.
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UK considers blocking X over Grok’s AI-generated sexualized images
Elon Musk’s X is facing increased scrutiny in the UK amid the growing backlash against Grok generating explicit images of women and children.
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AI week in quotes: Grok’s abuse and dangers of ChatGPT Health
Another turbulent week for those in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, as Grok creates unconsented nudes, OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, and Character.AI settles lawsuits over a teenager’s suicide.
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Meta signs nuclear deals to power the next generation of AI
Meta revealed on Friday that it has signed agreements with three US nuclear energy companies as it aims to secure energy resources to power its expanding AI infrastructure.
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China’s DeepSeek is set to rival OpenAI in coding
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is expected to launch its next-generation AI model V4, featuring strong coding capabilities, in mid-February, The Information reported on Friday citing people familiar with the matter.
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Elon Musk limits access to Grok as experts criticize his childlike behaviour over deepfake nudes
Elon Musk has limited access to Grok on X following the tidal wave of criticism surrounding the exploitation of women and girls on the platform.
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Grok spreads falsehoods as users “unmask” ICE agent involved in deadly shooting
Grok is fueling a misinformation campaign after X users misidentified the ICE agent who shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
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The RAM-ifications of AI: how AI is making your computers and phones more expensive
I have a friend who’s looking to build a PC. They wanted to buy it on Black Friday, but since...
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Women fight back against Musk’s Grok with viral message, but does it really work?
X users are uploading their own versions of the “Goodbye Meta AI” posts following the Grok undressing scandal that helped generate naked deepfake images of children.
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DeepSeek tunes its AI for Italy after hallucination probe
Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has agreed to launch its first exclusively national version of its chatbot, specifically adapted to Italian national needs, provided it can meet regulatory stipulations.
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This state is trusting AI to refill medical prescriptions
If managed correctly, AI can be useful in ensuring that patients don’t run out of medication and leave doctors more time to care for them, according to the state.
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Character.AI and Google settle lawsuits over teen suicides
Alphabet’s Google and the AI startup Character.AI have agreed to settle multiple lawsuits alleging that the controversial AI chatbot contributed to mental health issues and suicides among young people.
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Microsoft CEO asks users to stop calling AI “slop,” so web invents “Microslop” instead
When Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently stated that we should essentially stop calling AI “slop,” the world immediately invoked the Streisand effect. Now, “Microslop” is trending on social media. People are angry, of course: the tech giant is pushing AI onto us with brute force.
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“Political hot potato:” What can governments do about Grok’s sexualized deepfakes?
Officials across Europe, Asia, and Australia have been looking into xAI’s chatbot Grok's production of unconsented explicit deepfakes of women and children. However, the current political climate may help X to avoid real punishment.
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Grok is still undressing women, X users furious over non-consensual nudes
Women across X are asking Grok to stop modifying images of them after Elon Musk’s chatbot received heavy criticism for generating sexualized content of women without their consent.
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