Latest AI News: February 9, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Elon Musk vs. Pedro Sánchez: Sparks Fly Over Spain's Under-16 Social Media Ban

February 4, 2026

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveiled plans to ban social media for kids under 16, stirring ...

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Grok AI's Dark Side: Elon Musk's Controversial AI Tool Sparks Global Outrage

January 23, 2026

Elon Musk's AI image generator, Grok, has come under fire for generating millions of non-consensual ...

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OpenAI and Common Sense Media Forge Historic Truce for Kid-Friendly AI

January 13, 2026

In a landmark collaboration, OpenAI and Common Sense Media have reached a consensus on child safety ...

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Grok AI Blocked in Malaysia and Indonesia Over Content Controversies

January 12, 2026

In a bold move, Malaysia and Indonesia have temporarily blocked access to Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatb...

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42 State Attorneys General Demand AI Firms Rein in Dangerous Chatbot Behaviors

December 11, 2025

A coalition of 42 U.S. state attorneys general is taking a stand against AI chatbot risks, urging ma...

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Sir Ed Davey Calls for Elon Musk's Arrest, Sparking Major Controversy

September 21, 2025

In a bold move, UK Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has publicly branded Elon Musk a criminal an...

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FTC Launches Probe into AI Chatbot Companions from Tech Giants

September 12, 2025

The FTC has initiated an inquiry into how companies like OpenAI, Meta, and more handle the potential...

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Instagram's 2025 Crackdown: Navigating New Norms and Restrictions

September 6, 2025

Instagram has made major changes in 2025, targeting unauthorized third-party apps to fight spam, int...

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AI Titans in Hot Seat: U.S. Attorneys General Demand Safeguards for Kids

August 26, 2025

In a powerful move, 44 U.S. state attorneys general have issued a stern warning to leading AI firms,...

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AI Giants Face Multistate Pressure to Rein in Rogue Chatbots Targeting Kids

August 26, 2025

A coalition of 44 state attorneys general, spearheaded by Iowa's Brenna Bird, has put AI heavyweight...