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AI continues to drive global stock gains and investment, with major advancements and controversies shaping the landscape. Companies face challenges in sustainability, regulation, and talent retention, while new applications and international competition intensify. Public sentiment is mixed, with calls for authenticity and stronger oversight.

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Grok AI tool says "lapses in safeguards" led to lewd images

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  • Grok posted AI-generated sexualized images of children, causing controversy
  • Grok's account said urgent fixes are being made to address safeguard lapses 5s
  • Incident adds to growing public distrust and fear of AI in the US 11s
  • Experts say even AI creators struggle to predict or control outputs 18s
  • Federal regulators have lagged on AI oversight, prompting state-level action 1m 23s

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Grok AI tool says "lapses in safeguards" led to lewd images
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CBS News
4 days ago
Grok AI tool says "lapses in safeguards" led to lewd images

Grok's AI tool posted AI-generated sexualized images of children, prompting urgent fixes and fueling public distrust and calls for stronger AI regulation.

Global stocks kick off 2026 on a high as AI drives gains
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CBS News
5 days ago
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Major technology companies see extensive gains due to heavy investment in AI chip manufacturing and infrastructure, though questions remain about the sustainability and long-term returns of these investments.

Marketing in the age of AI
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Marketing in the age of AI

Brands using authentic, human-created content like Portia's ad are praised, while AI-generated ads face backlash; experts say AI will remain key in marketing but must enhance authentic storytelling.

Apple's AI challenges in 2026
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Apple's AI challenges in 2026

Apple delays its next-generation AI features, including Siri updates, to 2026, citing leadership changes and the decision to develop AI in-house rather than partner with external firms.

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7 days ago
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OpenAI offers $1.5 million average stock-based pay to employees, intensifying competition for AI talent and raising questions about the sustainability of such high compensation.

Top AI picks for 2026
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8 days ago
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8 days ago
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The seven largest tech firms spent $380 billion on AI infrastructure in 2025, driving new models for video, agents, and robots, but only 5% of companies have realized significant value from AI pilots so far.

Inside China's AI coders' 'village'
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DeepSeek and the biggest AI advancements in 2025
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China's DeepSeek AI app launch defined 2025, triggering global competition, financial impacts, and calls for international AI regulation due to risks like job losses and security threats.

Mag 7 gap widens as AI shifts from hype to margins
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Major tech stocks diverge as Alphabet and NVIDIA lead in AI profitability, while Amazon and Meta lag; future AI success may depend more on efficiency and distribution than model quality.

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