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Standalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool

X says Grok is blocked in some places, but the stand-alone app still undresses photos.

Global bans grow as Musk's Grok faces backlash over sexualised deepfakes

The Philippines has fully blocked Grok, joining Malaysia and Indonesia.

Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash

California Attorney-General Rob Bonta called Grok's alleged role in the images 'shocking'.

Summer Questions: 2degrees CEO Mark Callander on following your instinct, AI and outer space

Telco boss on the year ahead.

'All right, all right, all right': Why Matthew McConaughey has trademarked himself

The Oscar winner secured trademarks for various audio and visual material of himself.

Here comes the advertising in AI chatbots

Rivals like OpenAI, Meta and Perplexity are also exploring chatbot advertising.

Woolworths to use Google AI to personalise online grocery shopping

The virtual shopping assistant will plan meals and write shopping lists.

Greg Smith: What 2026 could hold for markets, AI and your KiwiSaver balance

OPINION: How to position your KiwiSaver as markets face another restless year.

LawVu hits $400m valuation as it buys fast-growing AI legal start-up

A Bay of Plenty start-up signs up some big-name global customers.

From Labubus to robots: The quirkiest things we bought this year

Manurewa featured in six of the 11 top quirky products bought through Afterpay.

Uber driver takes on Uber, launching his own rideshare service

Daniel Lowe has signed up 1500 drivers before aRide’s launch this Wednesday.

Tech support scammers stole $146,000 from him

New York Times: Account takeovers are surging, having tripled over the past five years.