ALBAWABA - The UK, Canada, and Australia are in talks of banning Musk's X (formerly Twitter) after users used Grok, the social media platform's AI companion, to generate explicit deepfake images of ...

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The data indicate that the increase in the overall trade deficit reflects faster growth in imports of Chinese goods compared to UK exports, partially offset by expanding trade in services. Gain access ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Demand for workers in AI, regulation, data reporting and other specialist skills drove vacancies in Britain's financial sector up 12% in 2025, recruiting firm Morgan ...