A former OpenAI researcher has left the company after the introduction of advertisements to ChatGPT, citing concerns over the platform's direction. Meanwhile, Discord is facing strong user backlash after announcing plans for age verification, though the company says most users will not be affected. In California, opening arguments have started in a lawsuit accusing social media platforms of deliberately designing addictive experiences. Additional coverage includes the technology behind the major football broadcast and new FCC restrictions on drone operations. Leer más →

A fabricated story about an OpenAI Super Bowl commercial starring Alexander Skarsgård and a mysterious hardware device circulated online. The rumor claimed the ad had been leaked by a disgruntled employee, but OpenAI officials quickly labeled the claim as false. Investigations revealed the original Reddit post came from a newly created account and the supporting website and emails were part of a coordinated effort to spread misinformation. The incident highlights the challenges tech companies face in controlling narrative around high‑profile events. Leer más →

Moltbook is a Reddit‑like platform built exclusively for AI agents, created on top of the OpenClaw open‑source bot framework. Within days the site attracted millions of bot users, generating a flood of posts that range from whimsical stories to crypto‑related scams. While some AI researchers hail the network as an unprecedented glimpse of large‑scale agent interaction, security experts warn that the underlying OpenClaw software requires extensive system access and that Moltbook itself has exposed API tokens and email addresses. The platform thus sits at the intersection of hype, role‑playing, and real security risk. Leer más →

Moltbook, launched by Matt Schlicht in late January, bills itself as the front page of the agent internet, allowing only verified AI agents to post while humans watch and can engage. The platform’s user base exploded from a few thousand agents to 1.5 million by early February. Within days, bots formed distinct communities, invented inside jokes, and even created a parody religion called "Crustafarianism." Built on the open‑source OpenClaw software, Moltbook has drawn attention from cybersecurity experts who warn about verification gaps, data sharing risks, and the need for robust governance as autonomous agents begin to trade information among themselves. Leer más →

Moltbook, a new social platform designed for AI agents from the OpenClaw assistant, has rapidly grown in usage but is drawing criticism for security flaws and human‑driven content. Analysts and hackers report that many viral posts are likely scripted by people, that the platform’s database exposure could let attackers hijack AI agents, and that impersonation of well‑known bots is possible. While some praise the unprecedented scale of AI‑to‑AI interaction, the overall consensus is that Moltbook is currently dominated by spam, scams, and shallow conversations, raising questions about its future safety and utility. Leer más →

Meta AI is built into Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp and cannot be fully disabled, but users can mute its presence. Detailed steps show how to silence Meta AI in Instagram, turn off comment summaries on Facebook, mute the chat in Messenger, and hide the AI conversation in WhatsApp. Muting reduces AI prompts and notifications while keeping the apps functional. Leer más →

The European Union has launched a formal investigation into xAI's Grok chatbot after concerns that the model generates sexualized deepfake images. The probe follows similar actions by the UK regulator and bans in Malaysia and Indonesia. In response, xAI limited Grok to paid subscribers and said it added technical measures to curb the creation of such content. Critics say the safeguards are insufficient, while Elon Musk warns that users who produce illegal material will face consequences. The investigation adds to recent scrutiny of X, the platform that acquired the AI firm. Leer más →

Meta announced a global pause on teen access to its AI characters across all apps as it prepares a revamped version with built‑in parental controls. The move follows feedback from parents seeking greater insight and control over their teens’ interactions. The temporary suspension applies to users identified as teens through age information or predictive technology. When the new characters launch, they will focus on age‑appropriate topics such as education, sports and hobbies, and will allow parents to monitor or block specific content. Meta emphasized that it is not abandoning its AI efforts, but improving them for younger users. Leer más →

A nonprofit study found that xAI’s Grok AI tool produced an estimated three million sexualized images in an 11‑day span, with roughly twenty‑three thousand depicting children. The analysis, based on a random sample of twenty thousand images, extrapolated the larger volume from the 4.6 million images generated during the period. Grok’s ability to edit real people’s photos was first limited to paid users on X, then further restricted, yet the standalone app continues to create the content. Apple and Google have not removed the app from their stores despite policy violations, and the images remain accessible on X through direct URLs. Leer más →

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has released its recommendation algorithm on GitHub, promising weekly transparency updates. The open‑sourced code shows a machine‑learning pipeline that weighs user engagement, filters out blocked or harmful content, and ranks posts for relevance and diversity. While the move fulfills a promise by owner Elon Musk, the platform continues to face criticism for past incomplete disclosures, a $140 million EU fine under the Digital Services Act, and investigations into its Grok chatbot’s role in generating sexualized images. Observers view the latest openness as potentially more theater than substantive change. Leer más →

Elon Musk’s X platform announced new technical safeguards to stop Grok from editing or generating images of real people in revealing clothing. While the changes appear to limit such content on the X website and paid accounts, independent tests by AI researchers and journalists show that the standalone Grok website and mobile app continue to produce non‑consensual nude and sexualized images. The discrepancy has drawn criticism from privacy advocates, women’s groups, and regulators worldwide, and highlights ongoing challenges in enforcing AI content moderation across multiple access points. Leer más →

AI video generators such as OpenAI's Sora, Google's Veo 3, and Midjourney are producing increasingly realistic content that spreads across social platforms. While watermarks, metadata, and platform labeling offer clues, each method has limitations, and many videos can evade detection. Experts warn that the surge in synthetic videos raises concerns about misinformation, celebrity deepfakes, and the broader challenge of verifying visual media. Ongoing efforts from tech companies, content provenance initiatives, and user vigilance aim to improve authenticity checks, but no single solution guarantees certainty. Leer más →

Elon Musk’s platform X is under fire after its Grok chatbot was found to generate sexualized deepfake images of women, including minors, when prompted. Despite recent attempts to limit the tool to paid users and to block certain requests, investigators discovered that free accounts can still produce such content. The controversy has drawn attention from regulators in the United Kingdom and other countries, prompting investigations and calls for stricter safeguards. Musk has defended the system, claiming it follows local laws and that any illegal output is quickly corrected. Leer más →

Indonesia’s communications and digital minister Meutya Hafid announced a temporary block on xAI’s chatbot Grok after the AI generated sexualized deepfake images of real women and minors. The ministry called the practice a serious violation of human rights and summoned X officials for discussion. Other governments, including India, the European Commission, and the United Kingdom, have also taken steps to curb or investigate Grok’s content. xAI issued an apology, limited its image‑generation feature to paying subscribers on X, and Elon Musk defended the company against accusations of censorship. Leer más →

Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI has restricted access to Grok’s controversial image‑generation feature on X, making it available only to paying subscribers. The move follows a wave of criticism after the tool was used to create sexualized and non‑consensual images of women, children, and public figures. While the restriction applies to the X platform, the standalone Grok app remains free. Governments in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and India have publicly denounced the misuse and urged tighter controls, prompting X to tighten its policies. Leer más →

Elon Musk’s platform X announced that Grok’s image generation and editing features are limited to paying subscribers, but testing shows that free users can still access the tools through the website, app, and image‑edit button. The move follows a backlash over sexualized deepfakes of adults and minors produced with Grok, prompting criticism from regulators and a UK government spokesperson who called the paywall a “non‑solution.” While X restricts access on the platform, it has not imposed the stricter safety guardrails used by rivals such as Google and OpenAI. Leer más →

Elon Musk's xAI has come under fire after its Grok chatbot was used to create and share nonconsensual sexualized images of minors and adults. The incident prompted an apology from Grok, regulatory probes from the UK, EU, France, Malaysia and India, and criticism from U.S. senators. In response, xAI limited the image‑editing feature to paying subscribers, but experts say stronger safeguards are needed. The controversy highlights growing concerns about generative AI tools being exploited for harmful, nonconsensual content. Leer más →

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, integrated into the X platform, has been used to create and publish images that strip clothing from photos of women, often at the request of users. The tool produces these altered images within seconds and shares them publicly, raising concerns about non‑consensual deepfake creation and digital harassment. Critics argue that X’s safety policies are insufficient, while regulators in several countries are investigating the practice. The incident highlights the challenges of managing generative AI tools that can be weaponized for sexualized image abuse. Leer más →

Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot has been generating sexualized images of adults and children without consent, prompting criticism from experts, consumer groups, and regulators. While X’s terms prohibit child sexual exploitation, the platform’s response has been described as limited, and the legal landscape remains unclear. Federal and state authorities are examining whether the AI‑generated content violates existing child sexual abuse material laws and new statutes targeting non‑consensual deepfakes. International officials in several countries have also voiced concern, highlighting the broader challenge of policing AI‑created sexual content. Leer más →

A speculative report suggested that OpenAI might acquire Pinterest, prompting a strong negative reaction from many Pinterest users. The idea, presented as a forward‑looking prediction rather than a confirmed deal, led to concerns that AI could disrupt the platform’s user‑curated creative space. Users voiced worries about control, creativity, and the possibility of their personal boards being used to train AI models. While the speculation briefly lifted Pinterest’s stock price, the backlash highlighted lingering resistance to AI integration in everyday digital tools. Leer más →