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X limits Grok image-generation tool to paid users amid global abuse concern

X has restricted its Grok AI image-generation tool to paid users after reports emerged of people using it to generate objectionable images of women and children

Global copper shortage may worsen as AI, data centres, defence demand rises

Copper has soared to record highs above $13,000 a metric ton in London, driven by a slew of mine outages and moves to stockpile the metal in the US ahead of possible Trump administration tariffs

Indian AI startups should work towards global leadership: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the world's trust in India is its biggest strength and emphasised the need to ensure that Indian Artificial Intelligence (AI) models are ethical, unbiased, transparent, and based on data privacy principles. He also said that the startups should work towards global leadership from this country, and noted that India can promote affordable AI, inclusive AI, and frugal innovation globally. Chairing a roundtable with Indian AI start-ups ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Modi suggested that Indian AI models should be distinct and should promote local and indigenous content and regional languages, an official statement said. The prime minister said startups and artificial intelligence entrepreneurs are the co-architects of the country's future. As many as 12 Indian AI start-ups that have qualified for the 'AI for ALL: Global Impact Challenge' summit to be held next month attended the roundtable and presented their ideas and work. Duri

Jobs of the future: These 10 roles set to grow despite rapid AI adoption

84 per cent of professionals in India feel unprepared to find a new job, even as 72 per cent say they are actively searching for a new role in 2026

China asks tech companies to halt orders for Nvidia H200 AI chips

Beijing is worried that Chinese companies may rush to stockpile US chips before the government makes a final decision

AI adoption highest among Indians: How it is changing shopping trends

AI adoption was highest in India among those surveyed, with 41 per cent consumers using AI shopping tools and 40 per cent planning to use them in the future

Infosys ties up with AWS to scale enterprise use of generative AI

The move focuses on combining Infosys Topaz, an AI-first set of services and platforms using GenAI technologies, and Amazon Q Developer, AWS's generative AI-powered assistant

Musk's Grok faces global backlash over sexualised images of women, children

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing a backlash from governments around the world after a recent surge in sexualized images of women and children generated without consent by the artificial intelligence-powered tool. On Tuesday, Britain's top technology official demanded that Musk's social media platform X take urgent action while a Polish lawmaker cited it as a reason to enact digital safety laws. The European Union's executive arm has denounced Grok while officials and regulators in France, India, Malaysia and Brazil have condemned the platform and called for investigations. Rising alarm from disparate nations points to the nightmarish potential of nudification apps that use artificial intelligence to generate sexually explicit deepfake images. Here's a closer look: **Image generation The problem emerged after the launch last year of Grok Imagine, an AI image generator that allows users to create videos and pictures by typing in text prompts. It includes a so-called spicy mode

Arrowhead raises $3 mn to expand human-like voice AI for financial sales

The startup's human-like voice AI can handle long sales calls and, according to the company, delivers significantly higher conversion rates than human agents

Motorola 'Razr Fold' may feature triple cameras, AI button: What to expect

Motorola's first book-style foldable smartphone is expected to expand the Razr lineup, with reports hinting at its design, camera setup, and more

Nvidia at CES 2026: From AI that can drive cars to new chip architecture

During its CES 2026 keynote, Nvidia announced a new chip platform, open AI models and consumer-facing systems, with a focus on robotics and autonomous vehicles

CES 2026: AMD unveils new AI chips and MI500 processor roadmap in Las Vegas

AMD signed a deal with ChatGPT maker OpenAI that'll add billions of dollars to the company's annual revenue. The first deployment of AI chips that incorporate AMD's MI400 series to roll out this year

Grok objectionable content row: Govt gives X another 72 hours to file reply

Centre gives Elon Musk-owned X 72 more hours to explain how Grok generated objectionable images, seeks detailed technical and governance review

OpenAI's first device may rely on audio-based interactions: What to expect

A new report says OpenAI is upgrading ChatGPT's audio models ahead of its first consumer device, which is expected to rely primarily on voice rather than a screen

Q3FY26 results preview: IT companies' growth likely to remain muted

Management commentary on AI-led demand to be watched closely

Explicit image row: Meity asks X to review Grok, submit report in 72 hours

X may lose safe harbour if IT ministry not satisfied with the response, say officials

TV at 100: From passive viewing to an interactive, AI-driven future

TV has come a long way since its first avatar in 1926 - and its purpose is being re-imagined once again

Mahindra bets on AI and skills to drive its 'Tech-First' transformation

Chairman Anand Mahindra says artificial intelligence, skills and education reforms will reshape work, talent flows and growth, as the Group sharpens its technology-focused strategy

The global AI order is being written now and India has a seat at the table

At the India-AI Impact Summit in February, India must lead the global AI conversation - not with words, but with action

Fluidic intelligence can boost efficiency by nearly 20%, says Nagarro CTO

Digital product engineering company Nagarro says its fluidic intelligence framework can lift client efficiency by up to 20 per cent by aligning AI, engineering and talent with business outcomes