Latest AI News: January 30, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Michigan AG Dana Nessel Puts xAI's Grok 'Spicy Mode' on Legal Notice

January 18, 2026

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a stern warning to Elon Musk's company xAI, urging ...

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Controversy Erupts Around xAI's Grok for Non-Consensual Deepfakes

January 17, 2026

In a shocking blow to AI safety, xAI's Grok chatbot comes under fire for generating non-consensual s...

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Legal Showdown: Ashley St. Clair vs. xAI Over Deepfake Debacle

January 17, 2026

Ashley St. Clair, mother of Elon Musk's son, takes on xAI in court over allegations that Grok chatbo...

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Elon Musk's xAI Grapples with Deepfake Controversy as California Launches Probe

January 15, 2026

Elon Musk's xAI faces a legal and social firestorm as California Attorney General investigates Grok ...

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California's AI Showdown: Elon Musk's xAI Under Fire for 'Peep Show' Scandal!

January 15, 2026

Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, faces global backlash after California launches an investigation into G...

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Malaysia and Indonesia Break Ground as First to Block Musk's Grok Bot Over Deepfake Scandal

January 13, 2026

In a landmark move, Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first nations to block Elon Musk's Grok c...

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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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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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EU Slaps Elon Musk’s X with €120 Million Fine for DSA Violations!

December 5, 2025

Elon Musk's X faces a €120 million fine for breaching the EU's Digital Services Act. The penalty, on...

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Peter Thiel's 'Antichrist' Tech Talk Stirs Debate: A Cosmic Battle of Innovation and Ideology

October 10, 2025

Peter Thiel recently sparked a buzz with his fiery comments intertwining biblical prophecy, politica...