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These are the daily tech headlines for Friday, January 9, 2026. I'm Rob Dunloer. The social media platform Access partially restricted Grok's image generation function via the Grok reply to paying subscribers only following controversy over the creation of non consensual sexualized deepfakes. This restriction, however, is superficial as all X users, including free ones, can still easily access Grok's image creation and editing tools through Edit Image button, the standalone Grok website and the app. Critics view this limited measure as a failure by X and XAI to genuinely block the creation of illegal harmful content, especially when compared to other stricter content guardrails enforced by AI developers like Google and OpenAI. The European Commission is actively considering designating Meta's WhatsApp messaging service as a very large platform which would significantly increase its legal responsibilities for tackling illegal and harmful content, a move signaled after the service published user numbers exceeding the Digital Services act threshold in February 2025. This potential recategorization, according to a Commission spokesperson, is under review and would mandate stricter adherence to content moderation policies. The FCC is scheduled to vote on January 29 to approve a new category of geofence variable powered wireless devices for the 6 GHz Wi Fi band, which can operate outdoors at higher power levels. This move aims to support high data rate applications like ar, VR and automation while using geofencing to protect licensed services. Consumer advocates view this as a positive step for better, faster WI fi, though a potential Future auction of 6 GHz spectrum remains a concern. CC will also seek comment on increasing power for indoor only devices. Internet connectivity in Iran experienced a near total collapse on Thursday starting around 11:30am Eastern Standard Time, according to multiple web monitoring firms. This extensive Internet blackout is attributed to the Iranian government, which is tightly controlling access amid a violent crackdown on nationwide protests that began in late December over currency devaluation shortages and dramatic price spikes. Experts describe the country as effectively completely offline. Nvidia has hired former Google executive Alison Wagonfield as its first chief marketing officer, consolidating marketing and communications. Wagonfield, who previously led marketing for Google Cloud, will report directly to CEO Jensen Huang starting in February. This new role addresses Nvidia's growing marketing needs following unparalleled growth fueled by the demand for its AI chips since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, leading to a recent record $57 billion in sales. Xai is investing over $20 billion to build a new data center in South Haven, Mississippi, to meet the high demand for generative AI and enhance its competition with rivals. Confirmed by Governor Tate Reeves and scheduled for a February 2026 launch, the facility is strategically located near a power plant and XAI's existing Memphis data center. This expansion highlights a substantial capital cost for AI startups, with XAI having already spent $7.8 billion this year on hardware. South Korea's largest battery maker, LG Energy Solutions Ltd. Announced a preliminary operating loss of 122 billion won, or $83.8 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec. The surprising loss, which missed analysts profit estimates of 33.1 billion yuan, darkens the outlook for the company due to the slow decline in electric vehicle demand across key markets. Despite missing estimates, the reported loss was an improvement compared to the 225.5 billion won loss recorded in the same period a year prior NASA is prematurely ending the Crew 11 mission and returning four astronauts immediately due to an unspecified medical issue with one crew member that requires Earth based treatment. The decision, made late Thursday after a two day spacewalk postponement, marks the International Space Station's first medical evacuation. Officials confirm the astronaut is stable, the condition is not space related and privacy prevents identification. The station's crew will drop to three until an expedited Crew 12 mission, underscoring the risk of long duration spaceflight and finally inspired by TikTok and Instagram Reels, Disney announced at CES 2026 it will launch short form vertical video content on Disney in the US this strategy aims to increase daily engagement among younger users. Mirroring similar features on ESPN's app and Netflix. Disney expects the personalized, dynamic experience featuring original content, repurposed clips or scenes from shows and movies to establish Disney as a daily destination. For more analysis of the tech news of the day, subscribe to DailyTreeNewsHow.com you can find show notes and links to all the headlines there as well. Thanks for listening and we'll talk to you next time.