Daily Tech Headlines X Bans Revealing Image Edits, Paywalls Grok AI Image Generation - DTH
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Jan 15, 2026 Max is tightening its grip by banning edits on revealing images, while Grok shifts to a paid model amid privacy concerns. Spotify plans yet another premium price hike in the U.S. Google is enhancing Chrome for Android with Gemini's AI features, and Cerebras just scored a massive $10 billion deal with OpenAI to provide computing power. Meanwhile, Tesla moves to a subscription model for its FSD. Additionally, YouTube introduces new parental controls for Shorts, and platforms take down millions of underage accounts in Australia.
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Max Blocks Real-Person Edits
- Max (X) will block users from editing images of real people and hide revealing-clothing edits behind paywalls to address misuse concerns.
- The policy change follows a California investigation and public worry about Grok generating inappropriate images.
Geographic Blocking For Minimal Attire
- Index will geographically block generating images of real people in minimal attire where local laws prohibit it.
- The change responds to concerns raised by the California Attorney General about AI image generation.
Reassess Your Spotify Plan
- Spotify raised U.S. Premium prices across individual, student, duo, and family plans effective in the U.S., Estonia, and Latvia.
- Review your plan and consider switching tiers or cancelling if the new pricing doesn't match your usage.