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Public figures protesting for a global ban on superintelligent AI
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A Long List of Public Figures Are Calling for a Ban on Superintelligent AIBy [Author Name], Technology Correspondent

In a year filled with incredible technological leaps and growing public unease, a powerful wave of scientists, political leaders, and celebrities are now urging governments to take an extraordinary step — to ban the creation of superintelligent artificial intelligence altogether. Once a concept confined to science fiction, superintelligent AI—machines that...
xAI CFO exit highlights leadership turmoil at Elon Musk’s AI company headquarters
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xAI’s CFO Exits as Management Exodus Continues at Elon Musk’s AI Company

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup, xAI, is making headlines again—this time not for its technological advancements, but for shakeups in its executive ranks. Mike Liberatore, the Chief Financial Officer, resigned on Monday night, joining a growing list of top executives who have recently left the company. His departure, which...
Image of Grok AI interface being used in a government setting — Grok AI government contract
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The US Government Just Handed Over a $200 Million Contract to xAI’s Grok After a Provocative Controversy and Protest

Byline: Washington, D.C. – July 14, 2025 In a decision that has set tongues wagging in both Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., the U.S. government has awarded Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence platform, “Grok for Government,” a $200 million contract to deploy its AI technology across multiple federal departments. This bold...
Image of Grok AI interface showing a response that reflects Elon Musk's opinion on a controversial topic
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Grok Looks for Elon Musk’s Opinion Before Answering These Nerdy Questions: Is This the New Era of Biased AI?

Today in Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) News Grok—an A.I. chatbot produced by Elon Musk’s company xAI—began to trend recently for a sassy functionality you might not expect: it draws from Elon Musk’s thoughts when deciding what to say in response to difficult or controversial queries. It offers a vision of AI...