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UK regulator asks X about reports its AI makes sexualised images of children
Posted onOfcom has made “urgent contact” with Elon Musk’s company xAI following reports its AI tool Grok can be used to make “sexualised images of children” and undress women. A spokesperson for the regulator said it was also investigating concerns Grok has been producing “undressed images” of people. The BBC has seen several examples on the…
Strongbow and Jägermeister pull ads after watchdog probe
Posted onEmer MoreauBusiness reporter Al Nash Comedian Al Nash made the sponsored post about Strongbow cider Strongbow and Jägermeister have withdrawn social media ads after the advertising watchdog ruled against the way the brands presented their alcoholic drinks. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said two Jägermeister adverts implied that alcohol was “a key component of social…
US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
Posted onA US judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from detaining British activist Imran Ahmed after he sued officials over an entry ban for alleged online censorship. The founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate is among five people denied US visas after the state department accused them of seeking to “coerce” tech platforms…
Abu Dhabis Adnoc in deal talks over oil refinery at centre of US sanctions
Posted onUnlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. United Arab Emirates state energy company Adnoc has emerged as the frontrunner to buy Russia’s controlling stake in Serbia’s sole oil refinery, as Belgrade grows increasingly frustrated with Moscow’s foot-dragging under US sanctions. Adnoc, or…
