In response to a wave of AI-generated “nudified” images, X has restricted Grok’s image generation features to Premium and Premium+ subscribers. The move follows threats of a platform ban from UK and EU regulators. Experts are divided on whether the paywall is an effective safety measure.
The ports-to-telecoms giant is moving ahead with plans to list its massive retail arm. The IPO could be a major test for Hong Kong’s resurgent market.
Apple’s annual shareholder meeting is set for February 24, where votes will include a conservative think tank’s proposal on China risks and Tim Cook’s $59 million target compensation. The company is coming off a fiscal 2025 with record revenue of $416.2 billion.
MiniMax, a major Chinese generative AI firm, is set to start trading after a $619 million IPO. Its performance will be a key test of investor appetite for AI software companies in a market that has so far favored hardware plays like chipmakers.
The price of privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash fell over 20% overnight following the resignation of its entire core development team. The developers left the Electric Coin Company, accusing the board of misalignment with Zcash’s mission.
Nvidia is reportedly demanding Chinese customers pay up front for H200 AI chips with no refunds if Beijing blocks the imports. This comes as ByteDance plans to spend $14 billion on them in 2026, but Nvidia faces a major inventory and production gamble.
France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces has signed a framework agreement with Paris-based Mistral AI. The deal allows military and affiliated agencies to use Mistral’s models, with deployment on French infrastructure for data control.
A major Finnish data center project has a new majority owner. Norwegian renewable energy investor Magnora has taken a 70% stake in the planned 120MW facility in Hämeenlinna, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2026.
US hedge fund manager Boaz Weinstein is taking another run at the Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, amassing a 30% stake. His campaign highlights a surge in activist investors targeting UK companies, forcing boards to defend their strategies publicly.
According to a new leak, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S26 series on February 25th, with sales likely starting around March 13th. However, the company is reportedly still debating a price increase of $31 to $62 per model, which could push the S26 Ultra over $1,350.
