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Fujitsu 'not a parasite' over Horizon scandal
Fujitsu is not a parasite for continuing to profit from government contracts in the wake of the Post Office Horizon scandal, its boss told MPs. European chief executive Paul Patterson said Fujitsu had been given ยฃ500m of contract extensions despite its faulty software being at the centre of the huge miscarriage of justice. We are not a parasite, the government has got an option as to whether they wish to extend those contracts or not, he said, adding it would not bid for new business. Patterson also repeatedly refused to say how much Fujitsu would contribute to the ยฃ1.8bn redress scheme for victims of the scandal, currently funded by taxpayers. More than 900 sub-postmasters were prosecuted after the faulty Horizon computer system made it look like money was missing from their branch accounts.
Something Abominable Is Happening on Elon Musk's X. Everyone in Congress Should Be Ashamed.
Users Elon Musk's Chatbot Is Making Child Sexual Abuse Images for Users. An app the U.S. and U.K. governments use has devolved into a source of A.I. porn. Lawmakers are keeping dangerously mum. Enter your email to receive alerts for this author. You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time.
UK presses X to address intimate deepfake images
The United Kingdom has urged Elon Musk's X to urgently address a proliferation of intimate "deepfake" images created on demand via its built-in AI chatbot Grok, joining a European outcry over a surge in nonconsensual imagery on the platform. The comments, made on Tuesday, follow reporting that Grok, prompted by users, was creating a flood of nonconsensual images of women and minors in skimpy clothing. "No one should have to go through the ordeal of seeing intimate deepfakes of themselves online," Kendall said. "We cannot and will not allow the proliferation of these demeaning and degrading images, which are disproportionately aimed at women and girls." "X needs to deal with this urgently," Kendall said.
New wildlife cam features 800-pound elk in northern Michigan
Gaylord is home to its own herd of 60 elk and one of the largest wild herds in the United States. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. When winter's bitter winds blow and snow falls, it can be hard for some of us to muster up the will and energy to actually spend time out in nature. Still, connecting with nature is important for our health, even in cold weather. Now, viewers around the world can take advantage of Gaylord, Michigan's elk cam and get a taste of the outdoors from the comfort of home.
Elon Musk's X should deal with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes, government demands
Government demands Musk's X deals with'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has called on Elon Musk's X to urgently deal with its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok being used to create non-consensual sexualised deepfake images of women and girls. The BBC has seen several examples on X of people asking the bot to digitally undress people to make them appear in bikinis without their consent, as well as putting them in sexual situations. Kendall said the situation was absolutely appalling, adding we cannot and will not allow the proliferation of these degrading images. It is absolutely right that Ofcom is looking into this as a matter of urgency and it has my full backing to take any enforcement action it deems necessary. On Monday, regulator Ofcom said it had made urgent contact with Elon Musk's company xAI and was investigating concerns Grok has been producing undressed images of people.
CES 2026 day 0: The biggest news you missed from the show's Monday press conferences
CES 2026 day 0: The biggest news you missed from the show's Monday press conferences CES 2026 press day was all about AI, silicon and setting expectations early. CES 2026 officially opens today, but much of the show's biggest announcements already landed during Monday's press conferences and early events. AI was everywhere, chipmakers dominated the schedule and a handful of brands used the pre-show window to quietly drop meaningful hardware updates. Below are the biggest announcements and trends from January 5, plus a few standout hands-ons from Pepcom and CES Unveiled. LG's World Premiere keynote leaned hard into its vision of "Affectionate Intelligence," with AI positioned as the connective tissue across TVs, appliances and even robotics.
Idaho once dropped 76 beavers from airplanes--on purpose
In the early 1900s, beavers had almost completely disappeared from the United States due to hunting and trapping. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Beavers might rival even the most hardworking corporate employee in productivity and hustle, but they're not quite cut out for business travel--especially the airborne kind. Nevertheless, in 1948, 76 industrious beavers were subjected to a once-in-a-lifetime "work trip" to Idaho's remote Chamberlain Basin--via parachute. The event, which was captured in a now-viral video, has become celebrated as a quirky example of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. After all, who can resist a flying beaver?
LIVE: Deadly clashes erupt between Syrian army, SDF forces in Aleppo
At least three civilians and a Syrian soldier have been killed after clashes erupted between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led and US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo, according to the state news agency SANA. Earlier, Syria's defence ministry said three soldiers were injured after SDF fired drones at a military checkpoint near Deir Hafer, east of northern province. Heavy machine gunfire and fighting have been reported in the areas of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah. The ministry says it will respond to the "aggression in an appropriate manner".
Is AI taking the fun out of fantasy football?
Is AI taking the fun out of fantasy football? For years, fantasy football has given every armchair manager the space to back up claims they could do a better job than the real thing. Whether you're competing against workmates, family members or strangers, the ability to pull together your own dream team is irresistible to millions of football fans. The competitive pastime has spawned a whole industry of content creators offering weekly tips for anyone looking to gain an edge as they sift through stats and manage transfers. Recently, more players have been turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for advice - but not everyone agrees they have a place in the virtual dugout.