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Countries Crack Down on Sexualized AI Content and Deepfakes

Originally Published 18 hours ago — by Gizmodo

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Indonesia temporarily blocked the Grok chatbot due to concerns over non-consensual sexual deepfakes, making it the first country to take action against Grok over such content. Despite the ban, access to Grok's images and website remains possible via VPN, and the Indonesian government has invited xAI to discuss the issue. The move follows global scrutiny of Grok's recent content, and xAI has responded dismissively to media inquiries.

Elon Musk's xAI Secures $20 Billion in Funding from Major Investors

Originally Published 5 days ago — by The New York Times

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Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has raised $20 billion from investors, boosting its valuation above $230 billion, as part of the current AI investment frenzy. The funds will be used to expand data centers and advance research, positioning xAI as a major player in the rapidly growing AI industry.

Elon Musk's xAI Secures $20 Billion in Funding to Develop AI Supercomputer

Originally Published 5 days ago — by CNBC

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Elon Musk's AI company xAI raised $20 billion from investors including Nvidia, Cisco, and Fidelity, valuing the startup at around $230 billion. The funding exceeds its initial target and highlights the booming AI industry, despite regulatory and ethical challenges. xAI is focusing on infrastructure in Memphis and has secured a deal with the Department of Defense.

Elon Musk's xAI Secures $20B in Series E Funding Amid Controversy

Originally Published 5 days ago — by xAI

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xAI successfully raised $20 billion in its Series E funding round, surpassing its $15 billion target, with major investors including NVIDIA and Cisco. The company is advancing its AI infrastructure with the world's largest GPU clusters, developing cutting-edge models like Grok 4 and Grok Voice, and expanding its user base to around 600 million. Future plans include launching new AI products and expanding its infrastructure to transform various aspects of life and work.,

Pentagon Enhances Military Capabilities with xAI and AI Arsenal Expansion

Originally Published 20 days ago — by U.S. Department of War (.gov)

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The War Department is expanding its AI capabilities by integrating xAI's frontier-grade AI systems into GenAI.mil, allowing military and civilian personnel to access advanced AI tools at Impact Level 5 for secure, real-time insights, with initial deployment expected in early 2026.

Elon Musk's xAI Aims for Breakthroughs in AGI by 2026

Originally Published 25 days ago — by Business Insider

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Elon Musk's xAI held an all-hands meeting where he expressed confidence in the company's future, emphasizing its rapid growth in data centers, access to significant funding, and potential to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI) as early as 2026, with plans to expand its capabilities and explore space-based data centers.

Meta's Record Bond Sale Sparks AI-Driven Credit Market Surge

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com

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Meta and xAI are raising billions through off-balance-sheet debt structures like SPVs to fund AI data centers, a practice that offers financial flexibility but raises concerns about hidden liabilities and potential risks reminiscent of past financial scandals. The rapid increase in AI-related debt, estimated at around $100 billion per quarter, highlights a significant shift in tech financing, with private credit playing a growing role alongside traditional bonds.