68 h. ago Hong Kong watchdog warns against using Musk’s Grok AI bot to create indecent images

Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has raised concerns over the potential misuse of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok, developed by Elon Musk’s company, warning that using its image-generation function to create indecent or malicious content could amount to criminal offences. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) issued a statement on Thursday after various countries raised concerns about Grok’s image-editing function that allowed users to digitally “undress” real...

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8 d. ago Will X be banned in the UK? Elon Musk hits back at shutdown warnings

Critics of X “want any excuse for censorship”, Elon Musk has claimed, as his website faces the threat of being shut down in Britain over deepfake pornography and child abuse images. The billionaire appeared defiant on Friday night despite the outcry over reports X’s AI chatbot Grok was creating sexualised images of people, including children, at users’ request. Pointing to claims other AI programmes created non-sexualised images of women in bikinis, he posted on X: “They want any excuse for...

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2 w. ago China warns satellites from Elon Musk’s Starlink are ‘safety and security’ risk

China has warned that the rapid expansion of internet satellite constellations such as SpaceX’s Starlink presented “pronounced safety and security challenges”. Beijing’s representative cited several incidents – including near collisions between Starlink satellites and the Chinese space station in 2021, and a satellite that disintegrated in December – while speaking at an informal United Nations Security Council event initiated by Russia on Monday. They also pointed to the disregard of countries’...

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2 w. ago China’s January 1 silver curbs to deepen global crunch, analysts warn amid volatility

China’s move to restrict silver exports is set to keep the metal in the spotlight, with analysts warning of a supply crunch following weeks of volatile price swings. Effective Thursday, the Ministry of Commerce will implement a two-year special government licence for exports of silver, along with tungsten and antimony. While Beijing says the measure is aimed at protecting resources and the environment, market watchers see it as a signal that supply to overseas markets will be further...

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2 w. ago China to restrict silver exports, echoing rare earths playbook

China to restrict silver exports, echoing rare earths playbook  CNBC

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2 w. ago Musk sounds alarm on silver as China restricts exports needed for critical industrial processes

Musk sounds alarm on silver as China restricts exports needed for critical industrial processes  Fox Business

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2 w. ago Elon Musk Warns China Restricting Silver Exports Is 'Not Good'

Elon Musk Warns China Restricting Silver Exports Is 'Not Good'  Benzinga

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