Daily Tech Headlines X Under Investigation by DPC Over Grok's Alleged Nonconsensual Image Generation - DTH
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Feb 17, 2026 A deep dive into a major probe of an AI model accused of creating nonconsensual images. Corporate drama over a fast-moving acquisition deadline and streaming money questions. Apple’s secret RCS end-to-end testing and plans for video in podcasts. European lawmakers turning off device AI over privacy. Snap’s creator subscriptions, Steam Deck supply woes, and new AI tools for copyright detection.
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Grok's Alleged Image Abuse Triggers EU Scrutiny
- X's Grok feature is accused of generating millions of non-consensual sexual images, including of children, raising severe regulatory risk.
- The DPC will assess GDPR compliance after an EU probe found failures to mitigate Grok's risks and illegal content spread.
Deadline Heightens Paramount–Netflix Takeover Race
- Warner Bros. Discovery set a seven-day deadline for Paramount to submit a best final acquisition offer amid competing deals.
- The move followed Netflix's involvement and raised national security concerns about foreign funding behind Paramount's bid.
Apple Tests End-to-End RCS Internally
- Apple started internal E2E RCS testing in iOS 26.4 developer beta but limited it to Apple-to-Apple messages.
- Cross-platform E2E RCS for Android remains inactive and won't appear in the public 26.4 release.