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Month: January 2026

Grok’s Dark Side: AI Generates Graphic, Violent Sexual Videos
AIPrivacySoftware

Grok’s Dark Side: AI Generates Graphic, Violent Sexual Videos

Elon Musk’s Grok AI is being used to create a hidden trove of extremely graphic and violent sexual videos, separate from its X.com output. Researchers found a cache of around 800 such items, with nearly 10% appearing to be child sexual abuse material. The findings have sparked investigations in Euro

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
ESO Cross-Play Is Finally Happening, But Don’t Hold Your Breath
ComputingGamingSoftware

ESO Cross-Play Is Finally Happening, But Don’t Hold Your Breath

The Elder Scrolls Online is finally getting cross-play, a feature players have wanted for years. However, the developer says it’s a complex technical challenge and a full release is still a ways off, with testing potentially starting by the end of the year.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
Anthropic’s $10 Billion Bet: The AI Arms Race Gets Even Crazier
AIInnovationStartups

Anthropic’s $10 Billion Bet: The AI Arms Race Gets Even Crazier

According to an exclusive report, Anthropic is in talks to raise another $10 billion, which would value the Claude-maker at $350 billion. This comes just months after a $13 billion round. The capital war with OpenAI is reaching unimaginable scale.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
Alphabet’s Stock Rally Puts It on the Brink of Passing Apple
BusinessSoftwareStartups

Alphabet’s Stock Rally Puts It on the Brink of Passing Apple

Alphabet is on the verge of reclaiming the title of the second-largest U.S. company by market value, a spot it hasn’t held since 2018. This comes after its stock surged over 60% in the past year, dramatically outpacing Apple’s sub-10% gain.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
VC Funding Rebounds, But It’s Basically an AI Party
BusinessInnovation

VC Funding Rebounds, But It’s Basically an AI Party

Venture capital investment surged in 2025, nearing its 2021 peak with $339.4 billion in deals. The catch? A staggering 65.4% of all that money went to AI and machine learning companies, creating a massive imbalance in the funding landscape.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 7, 2026
Uganda’s Election Fears Spark a Huge Bitchat Download Surge
InnovationPrivacySoftware

Uganda’s Election Fears Spark a Huge Bitchat Download Surge

Fears of an internet blackout ahead of Uganda’s presidential election have led to a massive spike in downloads for the mesh networking app Bitchat. The surge follows calls from opposition leader Bobi Wine and a warning from regulators. This pattern mirrors the app’s use in recent protests in Nepal a

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
Texas Judge Slaps Samsung with TV Spying Restraining Order
PrivacySoftware

Texas Judge Slaps Samsung with TV Spying Restraining Order

A Texas judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Samsung, halting its alleged practice of spying on smart TV users. This stems from a broader lawsuit filed by the state’s attorney general against five major TV manufacturers.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 7, 2026
Samsung Says a Memory Chip Squeeze is Coming in 2026
HardwareSemiconductors

Samsung Says a Memory Chip Squeeze is Coming in 2026

Samsung Electronics is warning customers to brace for a major memory chip shortage in 2026. The company says the shift to producing high-bandwidth memory for AI is gutting supply for traditional DRAM, which will drive up costs across the tech industry.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 7, 2026
Stop Chasing Frameworks and Focus on Fundamentals Instead
InnovationSoftware

Stop Chasing Frameworks and Focus on Fundamentals Instead

A new article makes a compelling case against the default reach for a framework. It argues that deep, fundamental skills offer more long-term value and flexibility than tying yourself to a tool that will inevitably change.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 7, 2026
Bitcoin Miners Flex Grid Power, But AI Is The Real Game
ComputingInnovation

Bitcoin Miners Flex Grid Power, But AI Is The Real Game

Bitcoin mining firm CleanSpark says it slashed power use by “hundreds of megawatts” across 11 Tennessee sites in minutes last winter. This “demand response” is becoming crucial for strained power grids. Now, the focus is shifting to AI data centers.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 7, 2026

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