Musk denies awareness of Grok sexual underage images as California AG launches probe

January 14, 2026

The California Attorney General has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s xAI after its chatbot Grok began generating nonconsensual sexual images of real women and even children.

OpenAI signs deal, worth $10 billion, for compute from Cerebras

January 14, 2026

The collaboration will help OpenAI models deliver faster response times for more difficult or time consuming tasks, the companies said.

How to Deploy AI in Your Organization While Still Teaching People to Think

January 14, 2026

AI can boost productivity fast, but it can also quietly erode judgment if leaders automate the very work that teaches people how to think.

Netflix’s first original video podcasts feature Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin

January 14, 2026

As Netflix tries to take down YouTube’s dominance in the podcast space, it’s getting new originals with Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin.

How This Founder Turned Hustle and Live Events Into a Celebrity Matchmaking Engine

January 14, 2026

From early hustles to multimillion-dollar deals, Bettie Levy built a company linking global brands with cultural icons.

App downloads declined again in 2025, but consumer spending soared to nearly $156B

January 14, 2026

Global app downloads were down, but consumer spending was up to nearly $156B in 2025.

I’m an Introvert Who Made 6 Figures Online Without Becoming an Influencer. These 3 Secrets Helped Me Succeed.

January 14, 2026

Here are three things you need to make money online as a content creator — without a following.

What Mentorship Taught Me About Credibility, Timing and Trust

January 14, 2026

Here’s how mentorship shapes credibility, momentum and long-term impact for leaders who want to build trust.

AI models are starting to crack high-level math problems

January 14, 2026

Since the release of GPT 5.2, AI tools have become inescapable in high-level mathematics.

Blackstone, General Atlantic-backed Liftoff Mobile files for IPO

January 14, 2026

The company offers a platform that helps mobile app developers market their wares and has an army of bankers working on its IPO.

The Download: squeezing more metal out of aging mines, and AI’s truth crisis