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Indonesia temporarily blocks access to xAI’s Grok over non-consensual sexualized deepfakes

Indonesia temporarily blocked access to xAI’s chatbot Grok over sexualized AI-generated imagery posted by Grok on X, including depictions of real women and minors.

Roblox users must complete age checks to access chat features

Roblox now requires users worldwide to complete an age check to use chat and other communication features.

Indonesia blocks access to Grok over non-consensual sexual deepfakes

Indonesia temporarily blocked access to Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot over the risk of fake, AI-generated pornographic content and non-consensual sexual deepfakes.

Grok restricts image generation on X amid backlash over sexualised deepfakes

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok restricted image generation on X to paying subscribers as governments and regulators criticised its use to create sexualised deepfakes of women and children.

Border shutdown and curfew during communal unrest in Birgunj, Nepal

Communal unrest in southern Nepal’s Birgunj led to protests, vandalism, a curfew, and India sealing the border except for emergencies.

India orders X to remove obscene Grok-generated content and submit an action report

India’s IT Ministry ordered X to remove vulgar and unlawful Grok-generated content and gave the platform time until January 7, 2026, to submit a detailed Action Taken Report.

Illinois police charge TikTok livestream driver for fatal pedestrian crash

The driver livestreamed the crash and faces two felony charges including reckless homicide.

TikTok agrees to sell U.S. unit to Oracle-led investor group

TikTok will sell half its U.S. business to Oracle-led investors, keeping a minority stake amid regulatory pressure.

They Live on Cruise Ships. People Love to Watch.

Cruise ship workers are using social media to reveal the realities of life at sea, attracting millions of followers. This trend offers an authentic glimpse behind the luxury facade of cruise experiences.

Australia social media ban: Teens challenge law before High Court

Two Australian teens are contesting a new law banning social media accounts for under-16s, claiming it violates their rights. The law aims to protect children from harmful content.

Malaysia says it plans to ban social media for under-16s from 2026

Malaysia plans to prohibit social media access for users under 16 starting in 2026, addressing growing concerns over child safety online. This move aligns with similar actions taken by other countries.

The words you can't say on the internet

Users on social media are increasingly using coded language to bypass perceived censorship by algorithms. This trend, known as algospeak, reflects concerns over content suppression.

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