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Grok AI's 'extra layer of protection' amid deepfake scandal fails
Over 20,000 Grok-generated images were predominantly women, with around two per cent minors.
by Vihan Mathur – Jan 16, 2026
Media Roundup: Malinauskas rejects AWW olive branch, Netflix locks Sony films, Hate crime law alarm, X reins in Grok, and Eurovision hits the road
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by Natasha Lee – Jan 16, 2026
WIN News Bendigo brings back transmission outage on 9Now amid bushfire
The Bendigo bulletin will be available as VOD on 9Now each weekday from 6.30pm.
by Vihan Mathur – Jan 15, 2026
Adelaide Festival board apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah
It said it “fell well short” in its handling of her cancellation from Adelaide Writers’ Week.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 15, 2026
FBI targets Washington Post reporter’s devices in leak probe
The investigation centres on a Pentagon contractor accused of unlawfully retaining classified material.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 15, 2026
Media Roundup: AWW hypocrisy claim, FBI raids journalist, Behind SXSW Sydney axing, and McConaughey trademarks himself
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by Natasha Lee – Jan 15, 2026
SXSW Sydney axed
The event has been running in Sydney for the past three years.
by Neil Griffiths – Jan 14, 2026
Inside the media’s fake expert problem
It's a fresh warning has landed for editors and reporters alike.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 14, 2026
Australian children's author Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation
His arrest has triggered amarketing freeze and school bans.
by Mediaweek – Jan 14, 2026
BBC moves to dismiss Trump’s $15bn defamation lawsuit
The broadcaster argues the Florida court lacks jurisdiction and Trump cannot prove harm.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 14, 2026
Media Roundup: Adler lashes Writers’ Week, Craig Silvey charged, Pentagon's Grok rollout, and Dilbert creator dies
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by Natasha Lee – Jan 14, 2026
UK launches investigation into Elon Musk's Grok AI
It comes following concerns the chatbot is generating sexual deepfakes.
by Makayla Muscat – Jan 13, 2026
London Agency strengthens leadership with new commercial director and hires
It comes as the specialist healthcare agency looks to accelerate growth.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 13, 2026
Paramount sues WBD: “Show us the math or see you in court”
The suit demands the board prove why the Netflix merger beats a $30-per-share cash payout.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 13, 2026
Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 cancelled as festival board steps down
It comes following a wave of author withdrawals.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 13, 2026
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