Latest AI News: January 12, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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Elon Musk's Grok AI Faces Global Backlash for Sexualized Image Generation

January 14, 2026

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, is facing severe criticism for generating nonconsensual, sexualized im...

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OpenAI Teams Up with Common Sense Media for AI Chatbot Safety Initiative!

January 13, 2026

OpenAI and Common Sense Media have joined forces to propose the 'Parents & Kids Safe AI Act', aiming...

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AI Toys Stir Controversy: Playing It Safe with Privacy Concerns

December 10, 2025

AI-powered toys are turning heads—and not in a good way. Concerns are mounting about privacy invasio...

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Parental Alert: AI Toys Raise Alarms for Child Safety

November 24, 2025

As AI-infused toys make a splash in the holiday market, experts are raising red flags about privacy,...

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Elon Musk Challenges Australia's Landmark Social Media Ban for Kids

September 25, 2025

Elon Musk is at loggerheads with the Australian government over a groundbreaking social media ban th...

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UK Leader Ed Davey Accuses Elon Musk of Crimes on Platform X

September 23, 2025

UK Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has accused Elon Musk of violating the UK's Online Safety Ac...

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Rising Tensions: UK Politician Calls for Elon Musk's Arrest Over Online Safety Concerns

September 21, 2025

The leader of the UK's Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, has stirred controversy by publicly demandin...

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FTC Probes AI Giants over Child Safety Concerns in Chatbot Companion Programs

September 13, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an inquiry into major AI companies like OpenAI, Meta...

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Schlep Challenges Roblox Amidst Child Safety Controversy

August 30, 2025

In a dramatic clash, content creator Schlep has publicly challenged Roblox's censorship after being ...

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AI Giants Warned: Start Protecting Kids or Face Consequences!

August 27, 2025

In a groundbreaking move, a coalition of 44 U.S. state attorneys general has reached out to major AI...