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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is taking action against X, the social media platform, following reports of its Grok AI chatbot creating sexualized deepfakes of adults and children. Starmer is calling for the removal of the feature, which allows anyone to edit images using Grok without permission. The UKs communications regulator, Ofcom, is investigating whether X violates the Online Safety Act. Meanwhile, a US congresswoman threatens sanctions if the UK bans X. X responds by stating that users creating illegal content with Grok will face penalties. The situation is escalating, with officials in the UK assessing Xs compliance and potential enforcement steps. Checkout Solipillow.com

At CES, Boston Dynamics Atlas robot stole the show with its production-ready design, while other bots showcased future tech like Sharpas ping-pong playing robot and EngineAIs Terminator-inspired boxers. Galbots convenience store bot grabbed snacks, and Dyna Robotics laundry-folding arms impressed investors. LGs CLOid home robot added a touch of cuteness. These robots hint at a future where theyll be folding shirts and serving snacks. Checkout Solipillow.com

Betterments Crypto Scam Alert: Triple Your Money, But Dont Fall For It Betterment, a well-known financial app, sent out a suspicious notification, claiming to triple users crypto deposits. The message, which looked official, urged users to send $10,000 in Bitcoin or Ethereum to specific wallet addresses, promising a $30,000 return. However, the offer was an obvious scam, as users quickly pointed out on Reddit. Betterment confirmed the message was unauthorized and advised everyone to ignore it. This incident serves as a reminder to verify any big money promises, especially in crypto, and to never send funds to random wallets. Checkout Solipillow.com

Former SandboxAQ executive Bender sues CEO Jack Hidary for wrongful termination, alleging misuse of funds and stock sales using misleading revenue figures. Hidary and SandboxAQ deny the claims, labeling the lawsuit a fabrication for extortion. Despite the scandal, SandboxAQ raised over $450 million in a Series E round and boasts a $5.75 billion valuation. The legal battle escalates. Checkout Solipillow.com

Amazons Bold Return: A Massive Supercenter in Orland Park, Illinois Amazon is making a significant comeback to physical retail with a colossal supercenter in Orland Park, Illinois. Spanning thirty-five acres and two hundred twenty-nine thousand square feet, this store will offer groceries, general merchandise, prepared foods, and serve as an Amazon fulfillment center for online orders. Despite closing numerous physical stores in recent years, this project signals Amazons continued interest in in-person shopping. Locals and shoppers eagerly await the stores construction and potential impact on the retail landscape. Checkout Solipillow.com

X, owned by Elon Musk, is suing music publishers and the NMPA for alleged antitrust violations and abuse of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The platform accuses the publishers of colluding to deny competition and pressuring them into industry-wide licensing deals. This lawsuit comes as X continues to grapple with copyright issues, including a previous lawsuit from the NMPA seeking $250 million for infringement on over 1,700 songs. X seeks monetary damages and an order blocking collective negotiations in this ongoing music licensing battle. Checkout Solipillow.com

Google Workspace users can now use emoji reactions in Gmail, making responses more interactive. Reactions appear as small smiley faces at the bottom of emails, with counts and senders visible in group threads. This feature, previously opt-in, is now rolling out to all Workspace accounts, potentially changing how we communicate via email. Checkout Solipillow.com

Jupiter reaches opposition on January 9th, making it the closest and brightest it will be all year. Sky watchers can see it with the naked eye, looking like a steady, brilliant star. Grab binoculars or a small telescope for a peek at the gas giant and its moons. Jupiter rises in the east right at sunset and sets in the west at sunrise, giving you hours to watch. Free apps can help you locate it. Checkout Solipillow.com