UK data watchdog quizzes Elon Musk's X over Grok AI

7th Jan 2026 16:47

(Sharecast News) - Britain's data protection watchdog contacted Elon Musk's social media platform X and its artificial intelligence subsidiary xAI on Wednesday, after reports raised serious concerns about content generated by the platform's Grok AI tool, including the handling of personal data and the creation of harmful imagery.

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US to control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', says Energy Secretary

7th Jan 2026 16:31

(Sharecast News) - The US planned to oversee the sale of Venezuelan oil "indefinitely", Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday.

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London close: Falling miners, oil stocks pull FTSE 100 back from record high

7th Jan 2026 16:17

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks retreated sharply from record highs on Wednesday with steep falls in the heavyweight mining and energy sectors providing a drag as geopolitical tensions continued to mount.

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Elliott Management lining up Rothschild for Waterstones listing - report

7th Jan 2026 15:56

(Sharecast News) - The owner of Waterstones is reportedly close to hiring bankers to work on a multibillion-pound listing of the bookseller.

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