TechCrunch Daily Crunch X restricts Grok's image generation to paying subscribers
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Jan 10, 2026 X has limited Grok's image generation capabilities to paying subscribers following concerns over misuse for creating inappropriate content. Meanwhile, Meta has secured significant nuclear power deals with three firms to support its data centers. Anthropic's partnership with Allianz aims to enhance AI functionalities. Regulatory scrutiny from the EU, UK, and India continues to challenge AI companies, highlighting the need for accountability. Additionally, Sierra, a data security startup, has achieved a massive funding milestone.
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Nuclear Power Fuels AI Data Centers
- Meta is securing nuclear power to supply stable, 24/7 electricity for its growing data center and AI needs.
- Startups building small modular reactors (SMRs) and existing reactors both benefit but in different ways.
Anthropic's Deal With Allianz
- Anthropic struck a deal to bring its Claude models and tools to insurance giant Allianz in Germany.
- The partnership includes Claude Code, custom AI agents, and systems that log all AI interactions for transparency.
Grok Paywall After Global Backlash
- X restricted Grok's image generation on the social platform to paying subscribers after global backlash over non-consensual sexualized images.
- The Grok app still allowed unrestricted generation at publication, and regulators in the UK, EU, and India publicly criticized XAI.