Today in AI | Indonesia and Malaysia block Grok | Google pulls AI Overviews from select medical searches

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By Storyboard18| Jan 12, 2026 5:11 PM

Today in AI | Indonesia and Malaysia block Grok | Google pulls AI Overviews from select medical searches

The world of Artificial Intelligence has only begun to affect human lives. In times like these, staying up-to-date with the AI world is of utmost importance. Storyboard18 brings you the top AI news of the day.

Indonesia and Malaysia block Grok over surge in non-consensual AI-generated sexual imagery

Indonesia and Malaysia have temporarily blocked access to xAI’s chatbot Grok following concerns over the spread of non-consensual, sexualised AI-generated imagery linked to the tool.

AI pendants make comeback at CES after early setbacks

Artificial intelligence-powered pendants and brooches made a prominent return at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), with devices equipped with cameras and microphones designed to observe and listen throughout the day, positioning themselves as vigilant personal assistants.

Google pulls AI Overviews from select medical searches after Guardian investigation

Google has removed AI Overviews from search results for certain medical queries following an investigation by the Guardian that found the feature was providing potentially misleading health information.

Sam Altman says graduates in 2035 could take 'super well-paid' jobs exploring the solar system

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has outlined an optimistic vision of the future job market, suggesting that college graduates in 2035 could pursue super well-paid and highly interesting careers exploring the solar system, as artificial intelligence transforms education and work.

How it Works

HCLTech trims headcount, slashes fresher hiring 45% in Q3

HCL Technologies' total employee headcount fell by 261 on a quarter-on-quarter basis to 226,379 in Q3FY26.

Brand Makers

Heineken N.V. CEO Dolf van den Brink to step down

Brink said, “After six years as CEO and more than 28 years at HEINEKEN, I believe this is the right moment to transition leadership as the Company prepares for the next phase of the EverGreen strategy."

Brand Makers

Microsoft's Puneet Chandok on leadership, balance and burnout: “We don’t lose momentum, we renew it”

Special Coverage

EXCLUSIVE: Publicis to Delhi HC - “Delay could render petition infructuous” | CVL Srinivas to retire from WPP

"For any business to stay relevant, it's important to be on your toes. If anything, this merger has probably put the spotlight on us even more, as a leader in this market. We've seen some of the commentary about the fact that we've been able to continue to grow our business and that despite running a really large group we work pretty seamlessly across our agencies," stated CVL Srinivas, WPP’s Country Manager for India. (Image Source: Pressreader)

Brand Makers

CVL Srinivas to retire as WPP India country manager

Television

CNN-News18 presents Ballot Maximum City: Decoding Mumbai’s Biggest Civic Battle

Putting the voter at the centre of the story is ‘Reporters Project’, a ground-up election docu-series where CNN-News18 reporters travel across key wards to capture the pulse of Mumbai’s voters.

Digital