Elon Musk's startup xAI has restricted the image generation function on its Grok chatbot on social media platform X to paid subscribers, after the tool's use of AI to create sexualized images sparked a widespread backlash.

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Musk's AI bot Grok limits image generation on X to paid users after backlash 

 

Physical AI dominates CES but humanity will still have to wait a while for humanoid servants 

 

DeepSeek to launch new AI model focused on coding in February, The Information reports 

 

Nvidia and auto suppliers roll out partnerships to rekindle self-driving push 

 

 TSMC fourth-quarter revenue jumps 20%, beats forecasts 

 

Stablecoin firm Rain valued at $1.95 billion in latest fundraise 

 

Elon Musk's Grok faces global scrutiny for sexualised AI photos 

 

Germany plans measures to combat harmful AI image manipulation 

 

Andreessen Horowitz raises $15 billion across five funds for tech startup investments 

 

China's Zeekr brand to enter more European markets, considering hybrid models, executive says 

 

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