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Grok Is Still Hosting Sexualized Deepfakes of Famous Women

A WIRED investigation found dozens of "nudified" deepfake images and videos on Grok's website, including nonconsensual depictions of celebrities and at least one prominent US politician.

Keywords: Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Business / Social Media

20:41 today

Is It a Super El Niño Year? It Could Turn the World's Weather Upside Down

From a wet winter in the Southwest to fewer Atlantic hurricanes, this is what to expect as a potential super El Niño takes shape.

Keywords: Science, Science / Environment

20:24 today

Drug Sites Hijacked Spotify's Search Ranking Through Fake Podcasts

A joint congressional report describes a spam operation that turned tens of thousands of fake podcasts into search-engine bait for illegal pharmacy and scam sites.

Keywords: Security, Security / Security News

17:07 today

Best Smart Chess Boards (2026): Chessnut, Millennium

I played the ultimate game of strategy on a variety of smart chess boards to find the best for online and in-person matches.

Keywords: Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Gaming

13:01 today

Signal Alums Reveal 'Encrypted Spaces,' a System for Making Private Collaboration Apps

The new open-source project could serve as the basis for a future of apps with features as complex as Slack, Discord, or Google Docs—but with added protection against surveillance.

Keywords: Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News

13:00 today