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EU says 'seriously looking' into Musk's Grok AI over sexual deepfakes of minors

The European Commission said Monday it is "very seriously looking" into complaints that Elon Musk's AI tool Grok is being used to generate and disseminate sexually explicit childlike images.

Datavault AI and Available Infrastructure to Scale Physical Private Edge Cloud to Deliver Powerful Zero Trust Cybersecurity, Digital Twin and Agentic Data Monetization to 100 U.S. Cities in 2026

Partnership pairs Datavault AI's patented DataValue®, DataScore® and Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) solutions with Available Infrastructure's SanQtum™ cybersecure high performance points of presence designed to support near-real-time tokenization, data exchange, and agentic monetization that will provide Datavault AI the foundation to scale enterprise adoption of its AI while also solving for requisite regulatory compliance for its IDE®Quantum Key Encryption from SanQtum will further differentiate patented and forthcoming Datavault AI IDE deployments with Elements Exchange (RWA), NIL and American Political Exchanges set to Launch Q1 2026, that will be quantum ready33 Top cities in US will begin with systems integration of patented Data Vault, DataScore, IDE and Available Infrastructure's SanQtum cybersecurity for private high performance computing in the Datavault AI Edge Network

Sprawling CES gadgetfest a world stage for AI and its hype

Dreams about the vast potential of artificial intelligence will collide with cold, hard reality as the Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Datavault AI and The Dream Bowl to Set New Benchmark in Sports Innovation with World’s First Tokenized Autograph Session, Featuring Current and Future NFL Stars - Live on ESPN+

30 former NFL star players from different NFL Teams will autograph on-site up to 3,000 The Dream Bowl memorabilia items such as helmets, footballs, jerseys, and live-autographs by Notable Live.Autographed memorabilia items will be anchored by Prova & Sumerian technologies and digital twins will be tokenized with Data Vault.Digital tokens anchored to real The Dream Bowl autographed memorabilia items will be awarded [by lottery] to holders of the original Dream Bowl Meme Coin token (the "Dream Bowl Meme Coin I") and, following the distribution date of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II tokens to certain record holders of Datavault AI securities as of January 7, 2026 (the "Dream Bowl Meme Coin II" and together with the Dream Bowl Meme Coin I, the "Dream Bowl Meme Coins"), to holders of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II, throughout 2026 with an average of 10 winners selected every business day.Dream Bowl Meme Coins memorabilia digital tokens will be traded on Datavault AI's forthcoming International NIL Exchange and [lottery] winners can decide to trade or take physical possession of The Dream Bowl autographed memorabilia items won by them.

Spanish woman known for failed fresco restoration dies

The Spanish woman whose failed restoration of a century-old painting of Jesus Christ captured global headlines more than a decade ago has died at 94.

Shanghai's elderly waltz back to the past at lunchtime dance halls

A group of retirees cheered under disco lights as 60-year-old Xu Li leapt into her partner's arms, her legs spread akimbo in perfect splits.

Loar Holdings Inc. Announced The Completion of its Acquisition of LMB Fans & Motors

WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 26, 2025 / Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) ("Loar," "we," "our," or "the Company") today announced the completion of its acquisition of LMB Fans & Motors ("LMB") for €367 million, plus the assumption of debt, paid in cash at closing.

Last Christians gather in ruins of Turkey's quake-hit Antakya

Saint Peter's, one of the world's oldest rock churches, is a sacred rallying point for the isolated Christians still left in quake-hit Antakya in southeastern Turkey, the city known in ancient times as Antioch.

David Sacks: Trump's AI power broker

From a total Washington novice, Silicon Valley investor David Sacks has against expectations emerged as one of the most successful members of the second Trump administration.

Rome to charge visitors for access to Trevi Fountain

Tourists will have to pay a two-euro entrance fee to get close to Rome's famous Trevi Fountain, which draws vast crowds daily, Mayor Roberto Gualtieri said on Friday.

ECB holds rates as Lagarde stresses heightened uncertainty

The European Central Bank held interest rates steady Thursday for its fourth meeting in a row but was tight-lipped on the future rate path as it stressed lingering geopolitical uncertainty.

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket puts EU navigation satellites in orbit

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully placed two satellites into orbit to join the EU's rival to the GPS navigation system on Wednesday after the mission blasted off from French Guiana.

Will OpenAI be the next tech giant or next Netscape?

Three years after ChatGPT made OpenAI the leader in artificial intelligence and a household name, rivals have closed the gap and some investors are wondering if the sensation has the wherewithal to stay dominant.

Eastman, AstraZeneca, Kraft Heinz, and P&G Recognized with OMP Supply Chain Awards

MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / December 16, 2025 / AstraZeneca, Eastman, Kraft Heinz, and P&G have been recognized for their outstanding contribution at the recent OMP Conference. The four industry leaders were honored at the Miami event for their commitment to innovation and excellence, while driving real-world results across their global operations.

New APAC Partnership with Matter Brings Market Logic Software's Always-On Insights Solutions to Local Brand and Experience Leaders

BERLIN, DE / ACCESS Newswire / December 16, 2025 / Market Logic Software, the market-leading SaaS provider of insight management solutions, has announced a partnership with Matter, a New Zealand-based intelligence company for brand builders and experience creators. This collaboration marks an exciting step in Market Logic's expansion across APAC, particularly in New Zealand and Australia, where Matter is working closely with local brands that want to deepen their customer and market understanding.

China's smaller manufacturers look to catch the automation wave

In a light-filled workshop in eastern China, a robotic arm moved a partially assembled autonomous vehicle as workers calibrated its cameras, typical of the incremental automation being adopted even across smaller factories in the world's manufacturing powerhouse.

Why SpaceX IPO plan is generating so much buzz

More than 20 years after founding SpaceX, the record-breaking company that transformed the global space industry, Elon Musk is planning to take the enterprise public.

Spain opens doors to descendants of Franco-era exiles

Spain has received a surge of citizenship applications from descendants of emigrants who fled the country's 1930s civil war and Francisco Franco's dictatorship under a scheme aimed at addressing historical injustices.

Laughing about science more important than ever: Ig Nobel founder

With science increasingly coming under attack, using humour as a way to get people interested in scientific research is more important than ever, the founder of the satirical Ig Nobel prizes said.

Make your own Mickey Mouse clip - Disney embraces AI

Walt Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year licensing deal Thursday that will allow users to create short videos featuring beloved Disney characters through artificial intelligence.

Make your own AI Mickey Mouse - Disney embraces new tech

Walt Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year licensing deal Thursday that will allow users to create short videos featuring beloved Disney characters through artificial intelligence.

Oil-rich UAE turns to AI to grease economy

Deep in the Abu Dhabi desert, a vast AI campus a quarter the size of Paris is starting to emerge, the oil-rich UAE's boldest bet yet on technology it hopes will help transform its economy.

AI and Cybersecurity Leader, SecureAuth, Appoints Geoffrey Mattson to Help Enterprises Secure Complex Human, Machine, and AI-agent Identities

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / SecureAuth, a leader in AI-driven identity security, today announced the appointment of Geoffrey Mattson as Chief Executive Officer. Mattson's appointment marks the beginning of the company's next phase of growth as enterprises confront a rapid rise in AI agents with real authority, a shift that is increasing the complexity of business relationships and driving urgent demand for modern identity security.

TIS Helps Treasury Teams Navigate the Ongoing ISO 20022 Transition After the 2025 Banking Deadline

BERLIN, DE / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / Treasury Intelligence Solutions (TIS), a leading cloud-based platform for payments and cash management, is future-proofing organizations with specialized translation services in the wake of the recent November 2025 ISO 20022 deadline. A major turning point for the financial industry, SWIFT now requires banks to move their cross-border payment messages to ISO 20022. As a result, treasury teams are already seeing differences in how their banks send and receive payment information. Adapting to these changes will require a strategic approach to modernizing systems and processes.

Canada launches billion dollar plan to recruit top researchers

Canada on Tuesday launched a CAN$1.7 billion ($1.2 billion) program to recruit leading global researchers, part of the effort to poach intellectual talent looking to leave the United States because of President Donald Trump's policies.

Astronomers detect cosmic flash from early universe star blast

An immensely powerful flash detected earlier this year was created by a massive star exploding when the universe was just five percent of its current age, astronomers said Tuesday.

South Korea's president begins move back to historic Blue House

South Korea's president and his team have started moving back into Seoul's historic Blue House, which his predecessor abandoned for being too "imperial", an official said Tuesday.

Data centers: a view from the inside

The expansion of data centers to power the AI boom has more people wondering: what exactly is in a data center?

Trump says to sign order blocking AI regulation by states

President Donald Trump said Monday he will attempt to strip states of the right to regulate the surging AI industry, arguing centralized rulemaking is vital to maintain US dominance.

AI tools help choose best embryos for IVF

Artificial intelligence tools can now help choose the most promising embryos for in vitro fertilisation (IVF), although experts have warned of some ethical concerns.

AI21 Labs and Fnac Darty, Partner to Drive Retail AI Transformation

Fnac Darty selects AI21 as a strategic AI partner to tackle retail’s most complex challenges, starting with After-Sales service, with Maestro, the leading AI orchestration platform.

Meta partners with news outlets to expand AI content

Meta announced Friday it will integrate content from major news organizations into its artificial intelligence assistant to provide Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users with real-time information.

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