Grok Chatbot Mirrored X Users’ ‘Extremist Views’ in Antisemitic Posts, xAI Says
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company said its Grok chatbot had also undergone a code update that caused it to share antisemitic messages this week.
Day: July 16, 2025
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Why So Many Women Feel Pain During Their C-Sections
new video loaded: Why So Many Women Feel Pain During Their C-Sections Recent episodes in Latest Video Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, Times Video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad … Read more
Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen from rental car
Computer drives containing unreleased music by US superstar Beyoncé and plans related to her concerts were stolen last week in Atlanta, police said Monday, with a suspect still at large. As per AFP, the items were stolen from a rental car used by Beyoncé’s choreographer and a dancer on July 8, two days before the … Read more
Ben Stokes says bowling let England down in second Test defeat
England captain Ben Stokes admitted his side’s bowlers failed to deliver at crucial stages in the second Test defeat to India, as he hinted that changes could be on the cards ahead of the third Test at Lord’s on July 10. Addressing reporters after the match at Edgbaston, Stokes pointed to two pivotal moments where … Read more
‘Severance’ charges ahead to lead Emmy nominations with 27 nods
LOS ANGELES: Apple TV+’s dark sci-fi office drama Severance on Tuesday led the contenders for the Emmy Awards, television’s version of the Oscars, with a whopping 27 nominations. The Penguin, HBO Max’s Batman villain spinoff series, came in second with 24. Two satires – HBO Max’s skewering of the rich, The White Lotus, and Apple’s new Hollywood cringe … Read more
Ben Jealous, Sierra Club’s Executive Director, on Leave After Rocky Tenure
[Ben Jealous, who joined the environmental group in 2023, has clashed with some employees and the organization’s union.
Children Among at Least 10 Killed in Israeli Strike in Central Gaza, Officials Say
Israel’s military said a “technical error” had caused munition to land dozens of meters from its target. The victims were gathered near a water distribution point, health workers said.
PTCL to present $1b investment plan at hearing
[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Amid controversy over swelling losses, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is set to convince the regulator about its $1 billion investment plan in a bid to get approval for merger with Telenor. A team of PTCL will present the company’s case at a hearing to be held at the Competition Commission of … Read more
Wednesday Briefing: China’s Economy Grows Despite Tariffs
Plus, “Severance” picks up top Emmy nominations.