X (formerly Twitter) is facing fresh scrutiny in Europe as regulators investigate Grok, its AI chatbot, for generating nonconsensual sexualized images, including those of children. This isn't just a PR headache for Elon Musk; it's a test case for AI governance and data privacy enforcement under GDPR

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Google Says People Are Copying Its AI, Much Like It Scraped Theirs

Google is accusing others of stealing its AI models using "distillation attacks," a technique to reverse engineer the underlying model via excessive queries. The accusation lands with a thud given Google's own history of scraping data to train its AI, highlighting a growing tension around intellectu

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Apple sets the date for March 4 event and it could be a big one for Macs

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Apple sets the date for March 4 event and it could be a big one for Macs

Apple's March 4th event is shaping up to be a major refresh of its hardware lineup, potentially impacting everything from entry-level devices to professional workstations. The simultaneous events in New York, London, and Shanghai signal Apple's focus on key global markets and a potentially broad pro

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ByteDance Promises to Tighten AI Video Tool After Viral Clip

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Feb 17, 2026

ByteDance Promises to Tighten AI Video Tool After Viral Clip

ByteDance, parent company of TikTok, is scrambling to contain the fallout from its new AI video generator, Seedance 2.0. The tool quickly spawned viral clips featuring eerily realistic likenesses of celebrities in fictional scenarios, triggering immediate copyright concerns from major studios and re

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Future MacBooks might hide your screen from everyone else

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Feb 17, 2026

Future MacBooks might hide your screen from everyone else

Worried about prying eyes on your laptop screen? Apple might have a solution in the works. Leaks suggest future MacBooks could feature a built-in privacy display, shielding your content from unwanted onlookers. This isn't just about convenience; it's about securing sensitive data in an increasingly

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Google is prepping a dedicated app to identify songs playing around you

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Feb 17, 2026

Google is prepping a dedicated app to identify songs playing around you

Google's Pixel phones have a handy feature called Now Playing that automatically identifies songs playing in the background. Now, Google's reportedly turning it into a standalone app, signaling a potential expansion of its capabilities and tighter integration with the Pixel ecosystem. Key Points

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This Alienware Aurora Deal Gets You an RTX 5080 System for Less

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Feb 17, 2026

This Alienware Aurora Deal Gets You an RTX 5080 System for Less

Alienware RTX 5080 Desktop Deal: Is It Worth It? Prebuilt gaming PCs often come with a premium price tag, but a limited-time deal on an Alienware Aurora system featuring the coveted RTX 5080 graphics card is making waves. Is this a genuine opportunity to snag high-end performance without breaking t

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Best Alternatives to Google's Android OS (2026), Tested

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Best Alternatives to Google's Android OS (2026), Tested

Android's dominance isn't total, and for users seeking alternatives that prioritize privacy or customization, options exist. While iOS remains a popular alternative, several Linux-based systems are emerging; however, none are quite ready for mainstream use. Murena's /e/OS version of the Fairphone 6

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