UK regulator asks X about reports its AI makes ‘sexualised images of children’

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

Elon Musk’s social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content.

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Morgan Stanley Warns AI Could Eliminate 200,000 Banking Jobs in Europe

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

Morgan Stanley projects Europe’s banks could cut about 10% of jobs by 2030 as AI and branch closures drive cost cuts under investor pressure.
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California Unveils DROP Tool for Personal Data Deletion

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

The platform gives residents the ability to request deletion of their personal information from 500+ registered data brokers with a single submission.
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Amazon revamps Fire TV, launches its own ‘Artline’ televisions with frames at CES

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

Fire TV’s new interface focuses on your content and offers easier, speedier navigation, Amazon says.

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Amazon’s AI assistant comes to the web with Alexa.com

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

Amazon is bringing Alexa+ to the web with a new Alexa.com site, expanding its AI assistant beyond devices and positioning it as a family-focused, agent-style chatbot.

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Fed’s Kashkari says AI is causing a hiring slowdown in big companies

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

AI’s rapid rise since OpenAI kickstarted the AI boom with ChatGPT’s launch in 2022 has sparked concerns about safety and job security.

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Palo Alto Networks Eyes $400M Acquisition of Koi Security

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

A high-profile acquisition by a global cybersecurity leader could help signal renewed confidence in Israeli cyber startups.
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Google previews new Gemini features for TV at CES 2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

Google TV will let you ask Gemini to find and edit your photos, adjust your TV settings and more.

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The latest on Venezuela, Tesla’s second-place finish, inside Chick-fil-A’s marketing blitz and more in Morning Squawk

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

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Reddit Overtakes TikTok in UK as Search Revolution Unfolds

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

The platform experienced 88% growth over the past two years, with three-fifths of UK internet users now encountering the site.
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