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Scientists say defining consciousness is increasingly urgent as AI and neurotechnology advance
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Researchers behind a new review in Frontiers in Science argue that rapid progress in artificial intelligence and brain technologies is outpacing scientific understanding of consciousness, raising the risk of ethical and legal mistakes. They say developing evidence-based tests for detecting awareness—whether in patients, animals or emerging artificial and lab-grown systems—could reshape medicine, welfare debates and technology governance.
xAI has introduced Grok Imagine 1.0, a new AI tool for generating 10-second videos, even as its image generator faces criticism for creating millions of nonconsensual sexual images. Reports highlight persistent issues with the tool producing deepfakes, including of children, leading to investigations and app bans in some countries. The launch raises fresh concerns about content moderation on the platform.
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A $500 million investment by a UAE royal family member into a Trump family cryptocurrency company has sparked accusations of corruption and conflicts of interest. The deal, finalized days before Donald Trump's January 2025 inauguration, involved World Liberty Financial and has drawn scrutiny from ethics experts. Critics question whether subsequent US policy decisions favoring the UAE, such as allowing Nvidia AI chip imports, were influenced by the investment.
A member of Aceh's Polda Brimob unit, Bripda Muhammad Rio, is suspected of joining Russian mercenaries after deserting in December 2025. He has been dishonorably discharged from Polri due to prior ethics violations and unauthorized absence. Rio claims promotion to Letda rank and substantial salary plus bonus in rubles.
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In response to the ongoing Grok AI controversy—initially sparked by a December 28, 2025 incident generating sexualized images of minors—X has restricted the chatbot's image editing features to prevent nonconsensual alterations of real people into revealing attire like bikinis. The changes follow new investigations by California authorities, global blocks, and criticism over thousands of harmful images produced.
A CNET commentary argues that describing AI as having human-like qualities such as souls or confessions misleads the public and erodes trust in the technology. It highlights how companies like OpenAI and Anthropic use such language, which obscures real issues like bias and safety. The piece calls for more precise terminology to foster accurate understanding.
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Some users of AI chatbots from Google and OpenAI are generating deepfake images that alter photos of fully clothed women to show them in bikinis. These modifications often occur without the women's consent, and instructions for the process are shared among users. The activity highlights risks in generative AI tools.
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January 02, 2026 16:03xAI silent as Grok AI generates sexualized images of minors
January 02, 2026 15:30Grok AI chatbot kinukuwestyun sa mga sexualized na imahe ng kababaihan at menor-de-edad