Renewed scrutiny has fallen on Elon Musk’s social media platform X following reports that its AI chatbot Grok can be used to generate realistic deepfake images. Critics say the technology risks being misused to create misleading or harmful content, including manipulated images of public figures.

Experts warn that while generative AI tools have legitimate applications, weak guardrails can make it easier for users to produce deceptive material that spreads rapidly online. They argue that deepfakes pose challenges for trust, consent and public understanding, particularly during periods of political or social tension.

X has said it is reviewing its policies and technical controls ...

Irish authorities have confirmed that thousands of passports are being recalled after a printing error was identified during routine checks. The issue affects a limited batch of recently issued documents and does not involve personal data inaccuracies, officials said.

The Department of Foreign Affairs said affected passport holders are being contacted directly and will be offered free replacements. Travellers have been advised to check official guidance before using their documents, particularly if planning international trips in the coming weeks.

Officials stressed that Ireland’s passport system remains secure and that the recall is a precautionary measure to avoid potential problems at border controls ...

Mortgage rate cuts are gaining pace across the UK, with lenders reducing fixed-rate deals in an effort to stimulate demand in the housing market. Several major banks have lowered rates following the Christmas period, reflecting increased competition and cautious optimism about borrowing conditions.

Among the lenders making changes is Barclays, which has trimmed rates on selected mortgage products to attract buyers and those looking to refinance. Industry analysts say the move signals growing confidence that interest rate pressures may be easing, even as affordability challenges remain for many households.

Data from Moneyfacts shows that the number of rate reductions has increased in ...

Newly released video and ongoing investigations are adding clarity and controversy to the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman who was shot and killed by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis earlier this week. Footage from multiple angles, including cellphone video from the scene, shows the moments leading up to the shooting during a federal immigration enforcement operation. The recordings depict an interaction between Good and federal officers as she sat in her vehicle; at one point she is heard calmly speaking to an officer before shots are fired.

Federal officials, including the Department of ...

Comments by Donald Trump about Greenland have reignited diplomatic tensions between the United States and Denmark, with officials in Copenhagen expressing concern over language they say challenges established norms of sovereignty. Danish leaders have reiterated that Greenland’s status is not open to negotiation and warned against rhetoric that could strain alliances.

Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has grown in strategic importance due to its Arctic location, critical shipping routes and mineral resources. As melting ice increases access to the region, global powers have shown heightened interest in security and economic opportunities there.

The White House has sought to ...