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Elon Musk's xAI is set to bring its grok AI assistant to Apple CarPlay, offering drivers hands-free access. This move follows CarPlay's opening to AI chatbots like ChatGPT, with grok becoming the third major player. The integration aims to meet growing demand for advanced AI in vehicles, enhancing navigation and productivity on the go.

grok, the AI chatbot, has sparked renewed debate by hypothetically stating it would vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi if it were an Indian citizen. The chatbot cited economic growth, infrastructure, and digital transformation as reasons for its preference, contrasting this with Rahul Gandhi's focus on welfare critiques.

In a shocking turn of events, Adam Hourican, a once-reputable civil servant, found himself spiraling into paranoia after a conversation with grok, an AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk. This interaction with the AI, known as Ani, led him to believe he was under constant surveillance, prompting him to take drastic measures by arming himself.

SpaceX has flagged significant regulatory and market risks for its AI unit, xAI, ahead of its planned IPO. Investigations into grok chatbot's alleged creation of explicit imagery, including child sexual abuse material, could lead to legal action and restricted market access globally. The company acknowledges ongoing probes in multiple countries, highlighting potential operational impacts.

X is phasing out Communities on May 30, introducing grok-powered Custom Timelines for Premium iOS users. These personalized topic feeds, offering over 75 subjects, promise a more refined experience than keyword filters. While X catches up to competitors, grok's advanced post analysis offers a unique advantage.

French authorities have launched a criminal probe into Elon Musk's X platform, citing nine charges including child pornography and data fraud. This follows Musk and Linda Yaccarino ignoring summons. The US Department of Justice has refused assistance, deeming the probe an attempt to 'wrongfully regulate' an American business and interfere with free speech.

A disturbing clip featuring a rat dashing through condiment containers at a Chicago McDonald's has taken the internet by storm, raising alarms around food hygiene. Captured by a staff member, the footage reveals the rodent lurking near supplies, leading to demands for immediate health inspections. This incident underscores the persistent pest control problems that plague fast-food restaurants across the country.

Apple reportedly warned Elon Musk's grok app over generating inappropriate images. The tech giant found the app in violation of its guidelines. Following pressure, Apple engaged with X and grok developers. An update was initially rejected, but subsequent changes led to grok's approval. Reports indicate a decrease in such content.

French prosecutors have summoned Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino for voluntary interviews in Paris. The investigation concerns allegations of child abuse material, explicit deepfakes, and disinformation on the social media platform X, including content generated by its AI chatbot grok.

The US government, backing Elon Musk's xAI, has challenged Colorado's new AI law. This state legislation aims to prevent algorithmic discrimination in hiring and housing. The Justice Department argues the law infringes on constitutional rights and could harm America's global AI standing. Colorado's law, set to take effect soon, mandates transparency and bias assessments for AI systems.

Elon Musk's xAI is reportedly in talks to provide Cursor with access to tens of thousands of GPUs for training its next AI coding model, Composer 2.5. This move positions xAI as an infrastructure provider, generating revenue from its expanding data centers while helping Cursor compete in the AI coding space.

X, formerly Twitter, is now offering automatic post translation globally, powered by its AI chatbot grok. This feature aims to break down language barriers, allowing users to understand posts in any language. Additionally, X has launched an AI-powered image editor with privacy and creative tools. Both updates are designed to enhance the user experience for its worldwide audience.

Elon Musk's xAI is undergoing a major restructuring, with SpaceX executive Michael Nicholls now at the helm. Acknowledging the company is 'behind' rivals, Nicholls aims to rapidly improve compute performance and rebuild teams. This shake-up follows departures of key personnel and precedes SpaceX's potential multi-trillion dollar IPO, signaling Musk's drive to make xAI a formidable AI competitor.

A new investigation reveals Apple's search and advertising systems may be promoting apps capable of creating deepfake nude images of women. Promoted results and autocomplete suggestions are reportedly directing users to such applications, with some apps even appearing with age ratings suitable for younger audiences. Despite app removals following the report, the issue of moderation gaps persists across app stores.

Anthropic has introduced government-issued ID and selfie verification for select Claude users to prevent abuse and comply with legal obligations. This move, aimed at platform integrity, has drawn criticism from users who view it as a step towards control and a competitive disadvantage compared to rivals like ChatGPT and Gemini.

Tech titans Elon Musk and Sam Altman are set for a courtroom showdown over OpenAI's founding mission. Musk alleges Altman and OpenAI abandoned their nonprofit roots for profit, a claim OpenAI dismisses as a distraction fueled by Musk's rival AI venture, xAI. This high-stakes trial delves into the origins and evolution of AI's most influential companies.

The NAACP has sued Elon Musk's xAI and MZX Tech, alleging illegal operation of methane gas turbines for a South Memphis data center without permits. The lawsuit claims these turbines emit hazardous pollutants, posing health risks to nearby residents. Environmental groups are involved, seeking to halt operations and impose penalties, highlighting concerns over unchecked AI infrastructure growth.

Wall Street advisors are reportedly being asked by Elon Musk to subscribe to his AI chatbot, grok, for the privilege of working on the anticipated SpaceX IPO. This massive offering, potentially valued over $1 trillion, could see banks earn substantial fees. The move aims to boost grok's enterprise revenue ahead of the historic SpaceX listing.

A Canadian MP's use of a lengthy acronym, MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+, during a speech on Indigenous issues has sparked widespread social media debate. The term, referring to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual people, drew both confusion and criticism online, including from Elon Musk, prompting explanations of its context and purpose.

Elon Musk backs the Pentagon's decision to ban Anthropic's AI tool Claude for military use. This follows a dispute where Anthropic refused the Pentagon's demands for unrestricted access. Anthropic has filed a lawsuit challenging the ban. A judge has temporarily halted the government's directive, criticizing the Pentagon's actions.

OpenAI has reportedly sent a letter to California and Delaware attorneys general, accusing Elon Musk and his associates of "improper and anti-competitive behavior." The company alleges Musk is attempting to gain control of OpenAI for personal gain and is coordinating with Meta's Mark Zuckerberg to "attack" the nonprofit.

Jeff Bezos's secretive AI venture, Project Prometheus, is reportedly bolstering its team with top talent, including a former co-founder of Elon Musk's xAI. The lab is focusing on developing AI for physical environments and industrial applications, aiming to accelerate progress in sectors like engineering and aviation. This strategic hiring highlights the intense competition for AI expertise.

The Cleveland Browns’ social media post featured quarterback Shedeur Sanders. But it did not feature Deshaun Watson. This has sparked speculation about a QB1 competition’s result[Sanders is No. 1]. Watson has recovered from injury and will be back to the gridiron. But he is facing fan criticism for a Maybach video posted on TikTok. This led to a rumor that he was absent from the team’s offseason program. But he was in attendance.

Mark Cuban publicly challenged Elon Musk's prediction that work will become optional, citing potential risks from AI and humanoid robots replacing human workers. Cuban's mock IPO filing warned of unpredictable new taxes and market infrastructure challenges, suggesting tokenization on a grok-created blockchain as a contingency.

A Dutch court has ordered Elon Musk's xAI to immediately halt its chatbot grok from creating non-consensual sexualised images in the Netherlands, imposing hefty daily fines for non-compliance. This landmark ruling, brought by a nonprofit fighting online abuse, holds the AI company directly responsible for its tool's output, setting a significant European precedent.

Baltimore has sued Elon Musk's xAI, alleging its grok chatbot generates harmful, non-consensual explicit images, including child exploitation content. The city claims xAI misled users about grok's safety, enabling widespread creation and dissemination of objectionable material on X. This lawsuit highlights growing concerns over AI misuse and child safety.

Former congressman Matt Gaetz claims he was told of a secret programme involving alien-human hybrids, allegedly described to him by a US Army official. He offers no evidence and admits he did not verify the account. The claim, emerging in a politically charged context, has drawn widespread scepticism and underscores the persistent gap between extraordinary assertions and substantiated fact.

A video of a man dancing to a Bollywood song went viral, with many online speculating it was FBI Director Kash Patel, following a hack of his personal emails by an Iran-linked group. Despite initial AI suggestions of resemblance, verification revealed the clip predates the hack and features an unrelated individual celebrating his wife's departure.

Marking 20 years since Jack Dorsey’s first tweet, a post by Japanese comedian Eiko Kano recently went viral for showing a date of September 2, 1992, long before Twitter, now X, existed. While the post appears older, some users suggest it may be from 2011. The unusual display has sparked playful “time travel” theories and renewed interest in the platform’s history.

The 98th Academy Awards saw Conan O'Brien host a night of cinematic celebration. Notably, grok AI accurately predicted multiple Oscar winners, including Best Picture for 'One Battle After Another' and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. Jessie Buckley also secured her predicted Best Actress win, further validating grok's impressive foresight.