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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is considering legal action against X over its failure to ensure user safety in Malaysia.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok will join Google’s generative AI engine in operating inside the Pentagon network, as part of a broader push to feed as much of the military’s data as possible into the developing technology.“Very soon we will have the world’s leading AI models on every unclassified and classified network throughout our department,” Hegseth said in a speech at Musk’s space flight company, SpaceX, in South Texas.The announcement comes just days after Grok — which is embedded into X, the social media network owned by Musk — drew global outcry and scrutiny for generating highly sexualized deepfake images of people without their consent. Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked Grok, while the U.K.’s independent online safety watchdog announced an investigation Monday. Grok has limited image generation and editing to paying users.Hegseth said Grok will go live inside the Defense Department later this month and announced that he would “make all appropriate data” from the military’s IT systems available for “AI exploitation.” He also said data from intelligence databases would be fed into AI systems.TechnologyJan 11Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk's Grok over AI deepfakesTechnologyJan 10Senators urged Apple and Google to remove X and Grok from app storesArtificial IntelligenceJan 9Grok restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakesHegseth’s aggressive push to embrace the still-developing technology stands in contrast to the Biden administration, which, while pushing federal agencies to come up with policies and uses for AI, was also wary of misuse. Officials said rules were needed to ensure that the technology, which could be harnessed for mass surveillance, cyberattacks or even lethal autonomous devices, was being used responsibly.The Biden administration enacted a framework in late 2024 that directed national security agencies to expand their use of the most advanced AI systems but prohibited certain uses, such as applications that would violate constitutionally protected civil rights or any system that would automate the deployment of nuclear weapons. It is unclear if those prohibitions are still in place under the Trump administration.During his speech, Hegseth spoke of the need to streamline and speed up technological innovations within the military, saying, “We need innovation to come from anywhere and evolve with speed and purpose.”He noted that the Pentagon possesses “combat-proven operational data from two decades of military and intelligence operations.”“AI is only as good as the data that it receives, and we’re going to make sure that it’s there,” Hegseth said.The defense secretary said he wants AI systems within the Pentagon to be responsible, though he went on to say he was shrugging off any AI models “that won’t allow you to fight wars.”Hegseth said his vision for military AI systems means that they operate “without ideological constraints that limit lawful military applications,” before adding that the Pentagon’s “AI will not be woke.”Musk developed and pitched Grok as an alternative to what he called “woke AI” interactions from rival chatbots like Google’s Gemini or OpenAI’s ChatGPT. In July, Grok also caused controversy after it appeared to make antisemitic comments that praised Adolf Hitler and shared several antisemitic posts.The Pentagon did not immediately respond to questions about the issues with Grok.

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Arnab Goswami debates Blue Machines AI on terrorism, morality, and AI's limitations, exposing AI's inability to handle complicated moral issues and why it can't replace human intelligence.

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(MENAFN) Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk announced plans to release the full algorithm behind his US-based social media platform X within seven days."We will make the new X algorithm, including all code ...

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Apple has struck a deal to use Google's AI technology to power its new-look Siri and future artificial intelligence features on its iPhones.

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The Department of War today launches a transformative Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Strategy that will extend our lead in military AI

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AI services generated US$1.8 billion annually, contributing about 5.8% to TCS's total revenue.

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What was once a simple signal for trust has become a place where potential customers feel like they have to keep a watchful eye. Reviews, including star ratings and written testimonials, have been overtaken by generative AI, automation, and increasingly commissioned reviews. As large language models (LLMs) lower the cost of producing content at scale, [...]The post The AI arms race in online reviews: How businesses are battling fake content appeared first on Digital Trends.

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HONG KONG, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The AI boom continues to gain momentum. As institutions predicted that 2026 will be a pivotal year for AI applications transitioning from "technical verification" to "commercial promotion." According to China Fortune Securities, this shift is...

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New Delhi [India], January 11 (ANI): India must accelerate AI-led innovation, industrial automation, and the adoption of frontier technologies to fully realise its manufacturing ambitions, according to The Make-in-India Upgrade: Advanced Manufacturing Trends, a December 2025 chartbook by Ionic Wealth. India stands at a critical juncture in its industrial journey, with advanced manufacturing emerging as a decisive lever for long-term economic competitiveness.

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New Delhi [India], January 10 (ANI): Global financial markets are heading into 2026 with a cautiously optimistic outlook, supported by easing inflation, selective monetary policy support and a powerful investment cycle driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to the summary of Global Strategy Year Ahead 2026 Reports released by Abakkus.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a new open standard for AI shopping. In partnership with major retailers like Shopify and Walmart, UCP will allow AI agents to streamline the entire shopping journey.

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According to Mukesh Ambani, the platform will enable every citizen, starting from Gujarat, to access AI services in their “own language, on their own device, every day to make them more efficient and productive.” He vowed to make Gujarat India’s artificial intelligence pioneer. “In Jamnagar, we are building India’s largest artificial intelligence-ready data centre with a single goal — affordable AI for every Indian,” Mukesh Ambani said.

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So, President Trump signed this thing called Executive Order 14179. It’s all about making sure America stays on...The post Understanding Executive Order 14179: Advancing American Leadership in AI appeared first on TechAnnouncer.

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New Delhi [India], January 12 (ANI): Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the launch of the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), saying that artificial intelligence (AI) agents will play a major role in the way people shop in the near future. In a social media post, Pichai said, “AI agents will be a big part of how we shop in the not-so-distant future. To help lay the groundwork, we partnered with Shopify, Etsy, Wayfair, Target and Walmart to create the Universal Commerce Protocol,

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Why South Korea is vying to be first to regulate AI Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.

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Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has faced scrutiny for being used to create non-consensual sexual content.

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The new measures would outlaw the deliberate dissemination of false information about elections.

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He said AI agents will become an important part of the shopping journey, helping users discover products, compare options and complete purchases more efficiently.

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Anthropic has introduced Claude for Healthcare, enabling healthcare providers to utilize AI for medical purposes.

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Artificial intelligence has already moved beyond tools that only answer questions. Todayfs systems can actually plan, reason and take action.Earlier this year, OpenAI fs Codex showed how an AI program could read plain English instructions and write working computer code, turning it into a digital teammate for programmers. Likewise, LinkedInfs Hiring Assistant (LiHA) helps recruiters by shortlisting candidates and providing justification of each candidate with evidence, freeing up time for the human side of hiring for interviews and decisions.

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AI readiness is the mantra for youth in the present digital decade. AI has redefined every walk of day-to-day life. AI has been integrated into everyday activities — Health fit through smart wearables, Healthcare through AI based drug discovery, Horticulture through precession intelligent farming, home and office automation, home care for elderly citizens, Health monitoring of vehicles through predictive analytics.

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MOSCOW: Google removed some of its medical reviews generated by artificial intelligence (AI) after reports they contained false health information that put people at risk of harm, Sputnik/RIA Novosti reported, citing British newspaper The Guardian. Google removed such medical reviews generated by artificial intelligence (AI) after The Guardian‘s investigation found that people were being put at risk [...]

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NCERT is launching a four-day online programme from January 12 to 15, 2026. This initiative focuses on using Artificial Intelligence to enhance mathematics learning. Teachers and students will learn to identify learning difficulties and use digital tools effectively. The sessions will cover concept-based learning and personalized academic support. This program aims to improve math education nationwide.

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Final Weeks to Visit UABBHK 2025 — Explore AI-Enhanced Architecture Before Exhibition Closes on 24 January Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.

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