Laura Cress
Technology reporter for the BBC who explains and contextualises developments in AI and tech policy, offering expert commentary on issues like Grok and deepfakes.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 11min
Is Grok undressing you?
Laura Cress, a BBC technology reporter, tackles the shocking implications of Grok, an AI tool that generates non-consensual nude images. She explains how Grok operates, its misuse for creating deepfakes, and the distress it causes victims like Daisy in the UK. Cress discusses governmental reactions, including bans in Indonesia and Malaysia, and sheds light on Elon Musk's limited response. The conversation raises critical questions about tech regulation and industry responsibility, while providing practical advice for victims facing these troubling realities.
Jan 6, 2026 • 9min
Does using AI impact the environment?
When you think of AI, you might think of funny generated pictures, help with your homework and dating advice. But, do you think of the effect using it might be having on the environment? AI firms usually have huge data centres, which power the technology. And with that great usage, comes great amounts of energy zapped up by AI companies. There’s long been a rumour that every ChatGPT query you make uses one pint of water. So is there any truth to the claim? And is it damaging the world around us? We speak to tech reporter Laura Cress, who explains the environmental impacts of the technology. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld
Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk
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Presenter: Iqra Farooq
Producers: Imogen James, Benita Barden and Mora Morrison
Editor: Verity Wilde
