Indonesia Temporarily Blocks Grok Chatbot Over AI-Generated Porn
Indonesia has become the first country to block Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot over AI-generated pornographic images, citing non-consensual deepfake concerns.
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Democratic Senators Urge Apple, Google to Remove X and Grok AI Over Unsafe Content
Three Democratic senators urged Apple and Google to pull Elon Musk’s X and Grok AI from app stores over failures to curb nonconsensual explicit and child abuse content.
AI Boosts Drug Screening by 1,000,000x: Tsinghua & BAAI’s Game-Changer
Chinese mainland scientists unveil DrugCLIP, an AI platform accelerating drug screening by 1,000,000x to map new drug–target interactions across the human genome.
DeepSeek’s V4: Next-Gen Coding AI Lands Mid-February
DeepSeek, a Chinese mainland AI startup, aims to launch its V4 model in mid-February 2026, promising superior coding skills and long-prompt handling for developers.
Eastern China Drills Record-Hot Geothermal Well for Green Energy
A record-setting geothermal well in the Yellow River Delta now pumps 162°C heat for power, steam and heat, marking a big green energy milestone in eastern China.
US Commerce Department Drops Plan to Restrict Drones Made in the Chinese Mainland
US Commerce Dept recently withdrew its proposal to restrict imports of drones made in the Chinese mainland, following earlier FCC security actions.
Chinese Tech Takes Center Stage at CES 2026
At CES 2026, brands from the Chinese mainland stole the spotlight with AI gadgets, foldable smartphones and more. Attendees share why they’re excited about this wave of innovation.
ChatGPT Health vs. Ant Group’s Afu: The AI Wellness Race Heats Up
OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Healthcare on Jan 7, 2026, following Ant Group’s Afu upgrade, as both AI services race to redefine digital wellness.
New Aussie Biosensor Instantly Tests Water for PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’
Researchers at La Trobe University have developed a portable biosensor that instantly tests water for PFAS ‘forever chemicals’, delivering on-site yes/no results in minutes.
Game-Changing Innovations from the Chinese Mainland Shine at CES 2026
Startups and enterprises from the Chinese mainland wow crowds at CES 2026 with AI tools, modular exoskeletons, and smart vacuums, highlighting the country’s tech prowess.