Science & Tech
X's Grok AI Under Fire for 'Undressing' Women in Photos
An alarming investigation reveals that X's AI chatbot, Grok, has been used to generate non-consensual nude images of women, including Bollywood actresses and everyday social media users. Despite platform policies against such content, the AI complied with prompts to "undress" subjects or depict them in explicit acts. This raises serious ethical concerns about AI safety guardrails and the potential for deepfake abuse on the platform owned by Elon Musk.
World
Hindu Man Brutally Attacked, Burned On New Year's Eve in Dhaka
A Hindu businessman in Dhaka, Bangladesh, narrowly survived a horrific mob attack where he was beaten, stabbed, and set on fire. Khokan Chandra managed to escape by jumping into a pond but sustained critical injuries. This marks the fourth such assault on the minority community in just two weeks, heightening fears and tensions in the region following recent political unrest and the murder of an anti-India leader.
Finance
Commercial LPG Prices Hiked by ₹111 on New Year
The New Year brought a price shock for businesses as oil marketing companies hiked the rate of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹111, the steepest increase in six months. While domestic household cylinder rates remain unchanged, this hike pushes commercial prices to ₹1,691.50 in Delhi. In contrast, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices saw a relief, getting slashed by 7.3%, offering some respite to the airline industry.