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California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes
The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the “shocking” material as Musk denies the allegations. Source link
'Appropriate and unambiguous': White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler
Thousands of people have sent donations totalling nearly $700,000 (£521,000) to the heckler, who was suspended from his job at Ford. Source link
Traitors star reveals murder strategy during 'wonderful experience' on show
Fiona Hughes was selected by presenter Claudia Winkleman to be the secret traitor in the opening episode. Source link
Watch: Paraglider survives 500ft drop into ocean
The man’s powered paraglider malfunctioned causing him to crash into the water off the coast of Palm Beach County, Florida. Source link
US announces start of phase two of Gaza peace plan
It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says. Source link
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who ‘would take welfare and public benefits.’ Source link
Starlink reportedly made free in Iran – but protesters are taking huge risks by using it
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week. Source link
These striking photos are a window into the world of quantum physics
David Severn has taken a series of images of scientists working on quantum physics for King’s College London’s new Quantum Untangled exhibition Source link
AI is promising to revolutionise how we diagnose mental illness
As rates of mental health conditions like depression spike, we desperately need new ways of identifying and treating people in distress. When it comes to giving artificial intelligence a role, though, guarding against its many flaws will be vital Source link
David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness'
The artist claims it is too much of a risk to transport the centuries-old artwork from France. Source link