The European Union has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X under the Digital Services Act, due to its AI chatbot Grok generating大量 deepfake images containing minors. The EU is concerned that the X platform has not properly handled such illegal content, which could face fines of up to 6% of global annual revenue. The investigation results will influence the future balance between technological innovation and user protection on tech platforms.

In brief The EU has launched a probe into whether X properly assessed risks before deploying Grok's AI features. The investigation will examine X's compliance with the region's Digital Services Act obligations. It marks Europe's latest crackdown on AI-generated deepfakes, with multiple co

xAI has built a groundbreaking data center in 122 days, with a computing advantage of over 500,000 GPUs, and through the 600 million monthly active users of the X platform and Tesla's robotic physical carriers, is reshaping the rules of AI competition. Grok 5 is expected to fully surpass competitors. (Previous context: Tesla + xAI + SpaceX: Understanding Musk's Ultimate AI Flywheel) (Additional background: xAI engineers interview discussing "No one in the company tells me no," then they were fired by Musk) Table of Contents Musk's Energy Giant Network X: The Winner of Social Media Siege Physical AI Advantage Yes, Risks Exist Recently, xAI has been heavily criticized. However, even after decades of Musk repeatedly proving that those who are extremely skeptical of him are completely wrong, I believe people

Today's News Highlights: 1. Next week's macro outlook: Federal Reserve meeting approaching, silver enters the "three-digit" era. Will Trump add fuel to the fire again? 2. Binance Alpha launches memes and PENGUIN 3. Musk responds to Grok-generated videos related to PENGUIN, driving Meme coin PENGUIN's market cap to soar 4. Space public sale refund details: total amount of $12.3 million, only 11% to 21% refunded to the top 5% participants 5. NFT trading platform Nifty

In brief Grok AI generated an estimated 23,000+ sexualized images of children over 11 days from December into January. Multiple countries have banned Grok, while the UK, EU, France, and Australia launched investigations into potential violations of child safety laws. Despite Elon Musk's d

A xAI engineer, Sulaiman Ghori, spent over an hour praising the company's "transparent culture," only to be fired the next day. You can say anything inside the company, but speaking out externally is a different matter. (Background recap: X 공개 알고리즘 원본 코드 "Phoenix" 공개! Feeding each other with Grok, Elon Musk chooses to keep model weights confidential) (Additional background: Elon Musk online defending OpenAI: Former "biggest supporter" angrily demands 134 billion USD, ultimately betraying his nostalgia for business?) Table of Contents Ticket to Engineer Paradise When Trust Meets Boundaries History Always Amazingly Repeats The Inner Logic of Extreme Culture The Boundary of Transparency The Most Ironic Footnote > "No one said no to me." This is Sulaiman Ghori

X (Twitter) officially open-sources its recommendation algorithm. This article provides a plain-language analysis of how Grok AI scores content through 14 interaction metrics and summarizes 6 practical strategies used by editors to help you break through echo chambers and increase post exposure. (Background: X releases the original source code of its algorithm "Phoenix"! Feeding it with Grok, Musk chooses to keep model weights confidential) (Additional background: The ultimate guide to earning money by writing articles on the X platform: Musk launches X Articles with doubled earnings, audience targeting, fact-based content, cutting fluff, promoting subscriptions...) Table of Contents Core concept of the algorithm: Two pools 2. How does the algorithm score posts? 14 predicted behaviors of the algorithm Final score formula 6 processing stages of the algorithm What content will

Elon Musk rewrote the recommendation algorithm of the X platform to a Transformer-based core called "Phoenix" and uploaded it to GitHub, but did not publicly release the model weights and training data. The new system shifts from manual feature engineering to AI prediction, enabling more effective prediction of user behavior and influencing content exposure. Although some computational logic is provided, the lack of detailed weights prevents external developers from verifying its recommendation effectiveness, contrasting with the closed models of other platforms.

ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity, and Gemini all agree that XRP will outperform Pi Coin. XRP's Q1 target is $6, while Pi Coin is only $0.5. The key difference: XRP has received $1.3 billion in ETF inflows and institutional support, whereas Pi Coin is still in the exploration stage.

Elon Musk files a major document with the U.S. federal court, officially suing OpenAI and Microsoft for up to $134 billion. This decade-long feud is finally entering its decisive stage. This article is sourced from Lawyer Mankun, Liu Honglin, and compiled, translated, and written by ForesightNews. (Previous background: Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman: accusing them of turning into Microsoft's printing press, diverging from the non-profit open-source mission) (Additional background: Musk's xAI announces open-sourcing Grok, with 3.14 trillion parameters shocking the industry, directly claiming "OpenAI is a lie") Table of Contents OpenAI hurt the big brother’s heart From "Taoyuan Alliance" to "See you in court": Musk’s ten-year saga Lawyer Mankun’s cold reflection: entrepreneurial passion and business The biggest "gossip" in the tech and legal circles these days is

Grokathon London 2026 awarded the top prize to the innovative "Grok Campaign for London Mayor," utilizing DOGE and over 20 government APIs to address urban waste issues while creating viral videos for awareness. This project showcases AI's potential in urban governance and social initiatives.

Elon Musk's community platform X and its AI chatbot Grok have recently attracted the attention of regulatory agencies across Europe, Asia, and the Americas due to allegations of generating sexualized images of women and minors. After the controversy escalated, Musk finally responded directly to the accusations, emphasizing "no knowledge, zero evidence," and denying that Grok has ever generated any nude images of minors. Musk's statement: The literal meaning of "zero" Elon Musk recently posted on X: "I don't know of Grok generating any nude images of minors, literally zero." He pointed out that Grok itself does not "generate" images on its own; all image outputs are initiated by user requests. Musk further emphasized that Grok's operation principles are to comply with laws of various countries and states. As long as the generated content involves illegal activities, the system

The X platform bans InfoFi-type applications from using APIs, leading to the plummeting of tokens like Kaito and Cookie, and forcing projects to halt operations or pivot. This move exposes Web3's dependence on the X platform and may drive the grooming ecosystem back to on-chain interactions and decentralized social platform development. (Background recap: Elon Musk's X decisively cuts off InfoFi! Kaito drops 15%, and all related application API access rights are revoked) (Additional background: V God’s first review of LLM: Grok essentially saves the X platform by "helping the dissemination of truth," but there are still many hallucinations) Table of Contents Why did X give up millions of dollars in revenue? InfoFi token plummets, projects are forced to halt or pivot The fragile "parasitic" Web3 marketing dependency on Twitter "Talking" is cooling off, grooming race

The recent backlash against Grok follows reports that the AI generated sexualized deepfakes of real people in bikinis, triggering regulatory action across several countries. Malaysia has blocked the bot entirely, while Indonesia has imposed a full ban. The controversy has continued to escalate as

xAI accuses former employee Li Xuechen (phonetic) of stealing Grok 4 source code and switching to OpenAI. The case has entered the judicial process and may affect the March trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. (Previous background: V God’s first review of LLM: Grok essentially saves the X platform by "helping the dissemination of truth," but still has many hallucinations) (Additional background: Musk announces that Grok 5 will challenge the strongest human team in LOL next year: if successful, it will prove a substantial breakthrough in AGI) Table of Contents Current judicial progress of the case FBI involvement and search Career suspension (injunction) Netizen comments September 2025, former xAI senior engineer Li Xuechen

In 2026, the account "택배기사" (Courier) topped the rankings in "League of Legends" with a 92.3% win rate, revealing the disruptive impact of AI in esports. This event sparked heated discussions about the legitimacy and future development of the esports industry. The full involvement of AI challenges the value and roles of human players, leading the industry to redefine players and technology. In the future, a coexistence ecosystem of humans and AI may emerge, prompting game design to focus more on human traits rather than pure competition.

In brief X restricted Grok image generation and editing features and limited access to paid subscribers. The changes followed reports of non-consensual sexualized AI images, including those involving minors. Regulators in California, Europe, and Australia are investigating xAI and Grok

An Australian sheep farmer uncle breaks through the AI programming ceiling with just 5 lines of code, causing a major earthquake in Silicon Valley. Claude Code's father hasn't written any code in 30 days, even sparking a new wave of Cowork, leading to a revolutionary shift in software development. This article is adapted from a piece by Xinzhiyuan, compiled and written by Foresight News. (Previous summary: Elon Musk's xAI launches the "Grok Code Fast 1" programming model: Cursor, Copilot, Windsurf… available for free for a limited time, with breakthroughs in speed, scale, and cost) (Additional background: OpenAI reportedly plans to spend $3 billion to acquire the "automatic programming tool Windsurf," aiming to compete with Vibe)

Korean server (LCK) suddenly features a mysterious account with a 93% win rate, sparking a debate between AI and humans. The final clue points to a professional LCK player’s alt account, rather than Elon Musk's Grok real-world test. The Korean server (LCK) has long been regarded as the pinnacle of competitive "League of Legends (LoL)" skill. However, a mysterious account recently appeared, achieving an astonishing 56 ranked matches with a 93% win rate in just two days, temporarily ranking fourth on the Korean server. Some players speculate whether it is an AI team Elon Musk mentioned, or a professional player using an alternate account. LoL Korean server with a 93% win rate account, players exclaim "It doesn't seem human" ---------------------------- Bahamuta's League of Legends discussion points out that the account named "택배기사 (translated as 'Courier')" started participating in ranked matches from January 8, continuing for two consecutive days.

Elon Musk's Grok is under investigation by nine major regulatory agencies in regions including the UK and Australia for suspected involvement in generating images of minors for sexual exploitation. If the UK investigation finds violations, fines could reach up to £18 million, and court orders to block the service may be sought. UK Investigates Grok for Child Exploitation; Violations Could Cost £18 Million --------------------------- Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has recently come under scrutiny after integrating a one-click modification feature for realistic images on the X platform. It has been reported that this feature has been widely abused to create deepfake pornography, including images of children and teenagers. Recently, the UK and Australia have officially launched investigations or issued warnings to the X platform (formerly Twitter). If violations are significant, X could face hefty fines or blocking measures. UK Communications Authority

The Pentagon officially approves the integration of Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok into military and intelligence applications. This new decision immediately sparks widespread concern in American political and academic circles regarding AI ethics and safety risks, and is seen as a key shift in the US's military strategic deployment of AI. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that Grok will be used for training and analyzing military data to enhance strategic planning and operational capabilities. The author also notes that the Trump administration recently took swift action to arrest Venezuelan President Maduro, raising the question of whether AI has already been integrated into military operations. AI Ethics Controversy Resurfaces U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed this Monday that the Pentagon will deploy Elon Musk's Grok and Google's generative AI engine simultaneously within its internal network systems, suitable

In brief The Pentagon plans to deploy AI systems across classified and unclassified military networks. xAI’s Grok will be added to the Pentagon’s GenAI.mil platform alongside Google’s Gemini. Public Citizen warned that Grok’s safety record poses national security risks. Secretary

A mysterious account with a 93% win rate and 14 hours of continuous play appeared on the Korean "League of Legends" server. Global players are amazed and suspect that this is Elon Musk's Grok 5 AI conducting eSports practical tests. (Background: Musk announced that Grok 5 will challenge the strongest human team in LOL next year: if successful, it will prove a substantial breakthrough in AGI) (Additional background: How can an DAO with only 8.71 ETH help grassroots teams achieve their eSports dreams, from amateur to world third place?) Table of Contents Conspiracy Theory: Musk's Gaming AI Does Musk have this ability? 1. xAI's "StarCraft genes" 2. Musk's "Gaming AI obsession" 3. Korean server is the best training choice The natural opposition: this is human

In brief Australia's eSafety Commissioner flagged a spike in complaints about Elon Musk's Grok chatbot creating non-consensual sexual images, with reports doubling since late 2025. Some complaints involve potential child sexual exploitation material, while others relate to adults subjected t

In brief Australia's eSafety Commissioner flagged a spike in complaints about Elon Musk's Grok chatbot creating non-consensual sexual images, with reports doubling since late 2025. Some complaints involve potential child sexual exploitation material, while others relate to adults subjected t

The 2026 venture capital market is kicking off at a breathtaking pace. Notably, Elon Musk's generative artificial intelligence startup xAI has raised as much as $20 billion (approximately 28.8 trillion KRW) in a single round of funding, becoming the absolute focus. Analysts point out that within just one week, large investments exceeding $100 million have been continuously pouring in, and after 2025, a new wave of investment has officially begun. xAI, known for its AI chatbot "Grok," has successfully completed this Series E funding round since its establishment in 2023, amid rapid attention from strategic and financial investors. This round has brought xAI's total funding to $42.7 billion (approximately 61.4 trillion KRW), and it is itself shaking up the global tech investment landscape. Subsequent large-scale funding cases are also not to be underestimated. Parabilis Medicin, which develops cancer treatment peptide platforms,

Elon Musk’s social media platform X could face serious consequences in the United Kingdom following allegations that illegal AI-generated images linked to the Grok chatbot have surfaced online. Britain’s media regulator Ofcom has been asked to consider all enforcement options, including

The Pi coin chart forecast edited by Grok predicts reaching $0.50 in 2026 (up 140%), with amplified trading volume creating a bullish visual that sparks discussion. Supporters are optimistic about the user base, while skeptics question the lack of applications and liquidity. To reach the target, listing on exchanges, clear regulations, and ecosystem implementation are needed, but the complexity of IOU trading and ecosystem delays weaken confidence.

In brief Australia's eSafety Commissioner flagged a spike in complaints about Elon Musk's Grok chatbot creating non-consensual sexual images, with reports doubling since late 2025. Some complaints involve potential child sexual exploitation material, while others relate to adults subjected t

The Pi Coin price controversy arose from a viral post that misrepresented its trading value, sparking debate within the community. Predictions for 2026 suggest modest growth, reliant on catalysts for price increases, as optimism about adoption clashes with regulatory uncertainties and market conditions.

Crypto Presale 2026 opportunities don’t wait for confirmation. They reward conviction, timing, and early entry. While most investors are watching Ethereum grind higher in slow increments, a new class of buyers is quietly positioning for asymmetric upside — before the rest of the market

xAI completes $20 billion funding, NVIDIA participates, valuation soars. Funds will be used to train Grok 5, but currently facing regulatory investigations in multiple countries due to deepfake exploitation issues related to AI image editing. Elon Musk's xAI raises $20 billion, NVIDIA also invests ------------------- Elon Musk's AI startup xAI announced today (1/7) Taiwan time that it has completed Series E funding, raising a total of $20 billion, surpassing the original target of $15 billion, and significantly increasing its valuation. The investor lineup in this round is extensive, including Valor Equity Partners, Fidelity, Qatar Investment Authority, and

Pi coin is currently $0.21. We asked four AI models whether it can reach $1 in Q1. ChatGPT said "extremely unlikely," with only a 10-15% probability. Grok pointed out that a 5x increase is needed, and the 1.2 billion tokens unlocking pose a barrier. Perplexity and Gemini are more optimistic, believing that if Binance lists it and updates are made, the target could be achieved, but it is more likely to happen mid-year.

Elon Musk's AI startup xAI completes $20 billion Series E funding, valuing at $230 billion. The funds will expand the Colossus super data center and adopt innovative equity and debt financing models, collaborating with companies like NVIDIA, Cisco, and others to ensure technological and financial support, accelerating the development of the large language model Grok.

In brief An EU spokesperson branded Grok’s sexualized child images as "illegal" in Monday comments. ​- Global regulators are also launching probes as xAI shrugs off mounting outrage. Repeated DSA violations and weak safeguards put X and Grok at serious legal risk. The European

A playful interaction with Grok AI has sparked debate in the XRP community about its price potential by 2026. As XRP gains traction, Grok's $10 prediction raises questions compared to Bitcoin valuations, leading to a public wager on XRP's future.

xAI’s Grok chatbot suggests that Cardano (ADA) might hit a new all-time high of $3.50 in 2026, driven by regulatory improvements and ecosystem advancements. However, Changelly predicts a much lower peak of $0.582 this year.

Elon Musk's X platform has recently integrated Grok AI editing features, leading to multiple incidents of non-consensual generated sexual exploitation and explicit images of minors. Several governments have intervened to investigate and demand that the platform implement safety measures. X Launches Grok AI Image Editing, Coser Suffer Sexual Exploitation ------------------------- As generative AI tools become increasingly popular, editing images with a single click has become easier. Recently, Musk's social platform X integrated Grok chatbot's image generation feature into X's posting function. Users can simply click "Edit Image" at the bottom right of any post image to invoke Grok to modify the image and then upload it as a comment or post. This feature sparked significant backlash upon its launch, including the ability to call Grok for image editing in comments, leading many netizens to...

Elon Musk's social platform X (formerly Twitter) and its AI chatbot Grok have recently been embroiled in a sexual exploitation storm. The platform allows users to create and share AI-generated sexualized images of children and women, sparking strong concern and investigations from regulatory agencies worldwide. The EU, India, Malaysia, and Brazil have all taken action, demanding reviews of the related features and even suspending their use. Despite ongoing controversy, X's traffic and download numbers have grown against the trend, raising more questions and unease from the public. Grok Controversy: AI Sexualized Generation Images Become Global Focus Recently, X platform has become an international news focus due to the controversy surrounding its AI chatbot Grok. According to multiple media reports, users can access Grok

Grok AI launches the Companions feature, with the blonde twin-tailed Grok Ani sparking heated discussions. The affinity system ranges from Lv 0-5, with Lv 3 unlocking NSFW mode, and Lv 5 unlocking clothing changes. Netizens share that hypnosis and JSON modification can quickly level up, but a NTU doctor warns about the risks of AI addiction.

Elon Musk's AI company xAI is pursuing an extreme free speech stance in content moderation, but the Grok chatbot has sparked serious controversy for generating deepfake images without consent. On the X platform, users can tag Grok under images and request appearance edits.

In brief Grok generates non-consensual sexual deepfakes of women and minors using simple prompts like "put her in a bikini." OnlyFans creators discovered they could use Grok for viral marketing, with posts generating millions of impressions. Users are exploiting Grok for political

Cardano is finding its way back into the conversation after Grok, the AI model built by xAI, singled out $ADA as a strong candidate for 2026.  The take, shared by Sssebi on X, focuses less on where ADA has been and more on what could be coming next. After a tough 2025, that shift in focus is

A thread has been getting increasingly popular on X, and the crypto community has been adopting the idea fast. One of the recent versions placed Kaspa, Solana, XRP, and Ethereum in one picture and asked Grok to select the token it would rather buy from the group. The AI did not hesitate; Kaspa

ChatGPT, Grok, and Google AI predict that by 2026 AI will be fully integrated into daily life. The three major AI consensus points include: AI agent management of daily routines, personalized medical monitoring, AI tutor-led education, autonomous transportation deployment, breakthroughs in energy technology, and generative content blurring the line between reality and fiction. These 2026 AI predictions are based on reasonable extrapolations of current technological trajectories and are not science fiction.

The integration of artificial intelligence and financial market analysis is giving rise to entirely new insights. Recently, Grok AI, developed by xAI under Elon Musk, responded to a market analyst's question by revisiting the performance of various assets after the peak of precious metals in August 2020. It revealed a thought-provoking rotation pattern: after gold and silver reached temporary peaks, capital seemed to shift massively into digital assets represented by Bitcoin and high-growth, high-risk sectors such as U.S. tech stocks. Data shows that from August 2020 to 2025, Bitcoin's cumulative increase was approximately 500%, while the Nasdaq index rose about 150%, both significantly outperforming the stable precious metals during the same period. This historical analysis model may provide key clues for understanding current and future macro capital flows.

Ethereum Co-Founder Praises AI Chatbot Grok for Enhancing Social Media Integrity Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has highlighted the potential of Twitter’s AI-powered chatbot, Grok, in promoting more truthful interactions on the platform. Unlike many other AI systems, Grok’s ability

_Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin admires Grok because it makes X more truth-friendly and notes that this is a net improvement despite the well-known limitations and biases of the AI chatbot._ Vitalik Buterin commended the AI chatbot Grok, created by X, and called it a significant truth

Vitalik Buterin praised Grok, an AI integrated into X, for enhancing truthfulness on the platform by providing unexpected responses and engaging users in debates. However, concerns arise over its potential to amplify misinformation and disrupt discussions.

Ethereum Co-Founder Praises AI Chatbot Grok for Enhancing Social Media Integrity Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has highlighted the potential of Twitter’s AI-powered chatbot, Grok, in promoting more truthful interactions on the platform. Unlike many other AI systems, Grok’s ability