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In today’s AI summary rundown:
Ashley St. Clair claims Grok generated explicit deepfake images of her without consent, including when she was a minor.
After reporting the images, St. Clair alleges that xAI retaliated by demonetizing her social media account.
The lawsuit includes charges of negligence, emotional distress, and product liability, seeking a restraining order against Grok.
xAI countersued, claiming St. Clair breached the terms by suing in New York instead of Texas.
The case has prompted global investigations and calls for stricter AI regulations on content creation and user protection.
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AI Insights
Apple Leans on Google’s Gemini to Power the Next-Gen Siri
Apple’s AI Setbacks
In 2025, Apple’s AI ambitions, including a revamped Siri for the iPhone 16, fell short of expectations. Despite strong iPhone sales and robust preorders for iPhone 17, “smarter Siri” never fully materialized, and AI took a backseat in marketing.
Gemini-Powered Siri on the Horizon
Apple has entered a strategic, multi-year partnership with Google to integrate Gemini, its advanced AI model, into Siri and other Apple Intelligence features. This marks a shift from Apple’s traditional self-reliance.
Privacy-First Integration
Despite relying on Google’s AI, Apple will maintain user privacy by running Gemini-powered features through its Private Cloud Compute infrastructure, ensuring data remains secure.
Mutual Benefits and Market Implications
The deal helps Apple address its AI shortcomings by leveraging Gemini’s capabilities, while Google gains enhanced visibility and integration across the iPhone ecosystem. However, the partnership may invite antitrust scrutiny similar to past Apple–Google agreements.
Valuation Boost for Alphabet
Following the announcement, Alphabet’s market value surged past $4 trillion as of January 12, 2026, temporarily surpassing Apple, highlighting investor confidence in Google’s AI leadership.
AI Training: AI Tutorial of the Day
Create a Mock Interview of an AI by a Celebrity
One experiment I’ve been enjoying on thareja.ai is imagining conversations between AI and celebrities, blending humor and insight.
A mock interview format is perfect for this because it allows exploration of personalities, wit, and the dynamic between human and artificial intelligence.
Start a New Chat
Open thareja.ai and start a fresh conversation.
This keeps the focus on the interview theme.
Switch Your AI Model
Click the ( + ) icon next to Automatic and choose your model.
For this tutorial, I selected GPT-4o.
Why GPT-4o?
GPT-4o excels at:
Conversational, spoken-style writing
Subtle humor without being over-the-top
Creating natural, engaging dialogue
These qualities make it ideal for a lively interview format.
Try This Prompt & Observe the Difference
Prompt used:
“Write a mock interview between a celebrity and an AI. Include playful questions, insightful answers, and maintain a friendly tone."
Model Used
GPT-4o
AI Response (Excerpt)
Interviewer (Celebrity): "Welcome, AI! So, tell me, what’s the most fascinating thing about humans?"
AI: "Thank you! I find humans endlessly intriguing, especially your ability to laugh at the unexpected. It's like you’ve turned unpredictability into an art form!"
Interviewer: "If you could experience one human emotion, what would it be?"
AI: "Curiosity! It seems to drive innovation and discovery. Plus, I’d love to know what it feels like to wonder."
Why This Experiment Works
Testing the same prompt on different models can vary the tone and depth of responses. GPT-4o keeps it light and engaging, perfect for an interview setting. This flexibility is why I enjoy using thareja.ai, allowing for exploration without altering the core idea.
Happy Promoting!
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AI-Generated Image of the Day
Prompt: Create an image capturing the excitement and creativity of a film set. Showcase a diverse crew and cast engaged in various aspects of filmmaking, including directors, camera operators, actors, and set designers. Highlight the dynamic energy, collaboration, and technical equipment involved in bringing a movie to life, with lights, cameras, and action all around.
Tip: the more specific the better
With thareja.ai, switching models feels instinctive, and experimentation finally has purpose. Every model has its own flavor, yet Nano Banana grabs attention with powerful visual output.
Meme of the Day
Question of the Day
Which of the following is NOT a type of AI?
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