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Netflix, Inc. engages in providing entertainment services. It also offers activities for leisure time, entertainment video, video gaming, and other sources of entertainment. It operates through the United States and International geographic segments. The company was founded by Marc Randolph and Wilmot Reed Hastings on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

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Netflix is currently a major talking point after its recent earnings report, which, despite showing subscriber growth and exceeding revenue expectations, led to a notable sell-off. Community discussion is split between those viewing the price dip as an overreaction and a long-term buying opportunity, and those concerned about the cautious forward guidance, valuation, and the strategic implications of the potential Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.   With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins and programmatic halvings every four years that reduce miner rewards, Bitcoin is designed as a deflationary digital asset often called "digital gold." Its value stems from solving the double-spending problem without trusted intermediaries, creating the first truly scarce digital asset with censorship resistance and permissionless access that no government, corporation, or individual can control.  Bitcoin operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer network where transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, distributed across thousands of computers globally. Transactions are grouped into blocks added approximately every 10 minutes through mining, where specialized computers compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles.   Bitcoin has achieved mainstream adoption through multiple vectors. The January 2024 SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs opened Bitcoin investment to traditional finance participants, and corporations like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to protect against currency debasement, offering MSTR holders amplified exposure to Bitcoin.   The Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like Ordinals, which emerged in January 2023 to enable NFT-like functionality directly on Bitcoin, and BRC-20 tokens, an experimental standard for creating fungible tokens using Ordinal inscriptions. BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance) represents emerging financial applications extending beyond Bitcoin's traditional role, with protocols like Babylon allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to secure Proof of Stake chains.

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Bitcoin is trending as reports indicate the U.S. government is establishing a new digital asset reserve to hold seized Bitcoin, shifting from prior selling policies and removing market pressure. This comes amidst heightened market volatility, which many in the community attribute to political rhetoric and broader macroeconomic concerns. Investor sentiment remains sharply divided, with intense debate around Bitcoin's role as a digital safe haven compared to traditional assets like gold and silver, while closely watching key technical support levels.

GameStop Corp. engages in offering games and entertainment products through its ecommerce properties and stores. The firm’s stores and ecommerce sites operate primarily under the names GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The company was founded by Daniel A. DeMatteo in 1996 and is headquartered in Grapevine, TX.

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GameStop is trending significantly after Chairman Ryan Cohen increased his stake by purchasing an additional 500,000 shares, which the community views as a powerful signal of confidence. This insider move has ignited fervent speculation about upcoming strategic developments, further reinforced by the stock's notable resilience and positive performance even on days when the broader market is declining.

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The SPY is trending amidst discussions surrounding President Trump's escalating rhetoric on acquiring Greenland, which includes threats of tariffs against opposing nations. This has sparked concerns over US government finances and international relations, with some European entities reportedly divesting from US Treasuries. Community sentiment is deeply divided, with many anticipating further market volatility and a potential "Sell America" trend, while others view the current downturn as an overreaction and a "buy the dip" opportunity.

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QQQ is trending lower as market sentiment reacts sharply to former President Trump's threats of new tariffs against European allies concerning Greenland. This has ignited a lively debate within the community, with some anticipating a deeper market correction amid broader bond market jitters, while others expect a "buy the dip" rebound, confident in the underlying strength of the tech sector despite geopolitical noise.

IREN Ltd. is a vertically integrated data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond with renewable energy. It is strategically located in renewable-rich, fiber-connected regions across the US and Canada. IREN’s large-scale, grid-connected facilities are purpose-built for the next generation of power-dense computing applications. The company was founded by Daniel Roberts and William Roberts on November 6, 2018, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

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IREN Limited is seeing significant investor attention driven by its strategic pivot from Bitcoin mining to becoming a leading AI cloud infrastructure provider. The company's substantial power capacity and recent $9.7 billion Microsoft GPU cloud contract position it as a critical player in meeting the surging demand for AI compute. Community chatter highlights optimism for further hyperscaler partnerships and long-term growth, with many viewing IREN as undervalued despite market fluctuations.

Ondas Holdings, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, and sale of wireless radio systems for secure, wide area mission-critical business-to-business networks. It operates through the Ondas Networks and Ondas Autonomous Systems segments. The Ondas Networks segment provides wireless connectivity solutions enabling mission-critical Industrial Internet applications and services. The Ondas Autonomous Systems segment designs, develops, and markets commercial drone solutions via the Optimus System and Scout System. The company was founded on December 22, 2014 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL.

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Ondas Holdings Inc

Ondas Holdings is trending following a recent investor day that revealed significantly raised revenue targets and a substantial increase in backlog, prompting multiple analyst upgrades with considerably higher price targets. The community is buzzing about Ondas's strategic pivot to autonomous defense infrastructure, with many asserting the market has yet to fully price in its combat-proven technology and robust financial position. Investors are closely monitoring the integration of acquired assets and potential for major contract announcements in the rapidly evolving drone and counter-drone sectors.

Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development of immune modulator product candidates with the potential to treat solid cancers, T-cell lymphomas, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. Its product pipeline includes B Cell Activator and Anti-CD73, Adenosine Production Inhibitor Anti-CD73, ITK Inhibitor, A2AR Inhibitor, Anti-CXCR2, and A2BR Inhibitor. The company was founded by Richard A. Miller, Peter A. Thompson, Joseph J. Buggy, and Erik Verner on January 27, 2014 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

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Corvus Pharmaceuticals is actively trending following its announced proposed public offering of common stock and warrants, which comes on the heels of an earlier surge driven by positive Phase 1 clinical trial data for its atopic dermatitis drug. The community is sharply divided, with many debating potential dilution and a subsequent price correction, while others view the offering as a strategic capital raise to advance a promising pipeline in a large market. This highlights the inherent tension for clinical-stage biotechs, balancing funding needs with encouraging early-stage therapeutic developments.

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The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF ($DIA) is trending amidst heightened market uncertainty driven by recent tariff threats related to international trade and escalating geopolitical tensions. Community discussions are focused on the potential for increased volatility and the broader implications of global instability on established market leaders, with some anticipating significant market corrections while others look for buying opportunities.

Newegg Commerce, Inc. is an e-commerce company. It offers direct sales and an online marketplace platform for IT computer components, consumer electronics, entertainment, smart home and gaming products. The firm also provides third-party logistics services globally. The company was founded on July 22, 2003 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA.

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Newegg Commerce is trending as significant insider share accumulation has reportedly locked up much of its free float, coinciding with rising demand for PC components and AI hardware. The community is intensely discussing perceived aggressive short-seller tactics and "phantom shares" that appear to be suppressing the price on remarkably low volume. This situation is fueling strong investor convictions who anticipate an eventual, explosive short squeeze.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Analysts expect the company to report $138.49 billion in quarterly revenue, up 11.5% from the $124.26 billion reported in the same period last year, according to data from Fiscal.ai.&nbsp;</li><li>However, Citi analyst Atif Malik lowered the price target on Apple to $315 from $330 with a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares, according to TheFly.&nbsp;</li><li>Meanwhile, Evercore ISI added Apple to its ‘Tactical Outperform’ list and reiterated that the tech giant remains the analyst's "Top Pick for CY26."</li></ul>Shares of Apple Inc. (AAPL) dipped over 4% on Tuesday, the most in nine months. The decline in share price comes ahead of the tech giant’s first-quarter (Q1) 2026 earnings expected on Jan. 29 and amid rising memory chip costs and geopolitical tensions.Despite the sell-off, retail traders remain bullish on the stock, with some sounding calls to “buy the dip”.Meanwhile, Citi lowered its price target on Apple even as Evercore ISI added the company to its "Tactical Outperform" list ahead of earnings.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Earnings Expectations</h2>Analysts expect the company to report $138.49 billion in quarterly revenue, up 11.5% from the $124.26 billion reported in the same period last year, according to data from Fiscal.ai. Meanwhile, consensus estimates for earnings per share for the quarter are at $2.66, up from $2.35 last year.However, Citi analyst Atif Malik lowered the price target on Apple to $315 from $330 with a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares, according to TheFly. The analyst said that while it expects Apple to report a December quarter beat and in-line March quarter outlook, the reduced estimates reflect higher memory component pricing risk.Malik added that the firm still likes the company for its advanced Siri and iPhone 18 foldable product cycles.Evercore ISI, however, echoed a positive sentiment on Apple’s shares ahead of its earnings, telling investors that checks suggest that there's near-term upside to Street estimates. The firm also said that it was adding Apple to its ‘Tactical Outperform’ list and reiterated that the tech giant remains the analyst's "Top Pick for CY26."Evercore said that it views Apple as well-positioned to sustain mid-to-high single-digit top-line growth and double-digit EPS growth, driven by a strong product refresh cycle. The analyst has a price target of $330 on shares, representing an upside of about 34% compared to the current price. Evercore has an ‘Outperform’ rating on the company’s shares.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail traders remained ‘bullish’ on <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AAPL">AAPL shares</a> over the past 24 hours amid ‘high’ message volumes.According to a Stocktwits Poll, 33% of users expect Apple’s stock to pullback first as the base case as big tech earnings are underway and volatility is picking up, while 26% of users expect a slow grind higher.One bullish user waved off the dip as ‘a classic drop’ just before tech earnings.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/MomentumWins/message/642340649</stembedurl>&nbsp;Another bullish investor echoed the sentiment of buying the dip.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/eal163/message/642340629</stembedurl>&nbsp;Meanwhile, one bearish user warned of high geopolitical risk that could cause the stock to drop more. Apple has been facing negative consequences of President Donald Trump’s global trade tariffs.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Bazzzigar/message/642321819</stembedurl>&nbsp;Shares of AAPL have gained nearly 10% in the past year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The collaboration follows months of speculation that Apple was exploring external AI support to modernize Siri.</li><li>News of the partnership lifted investor sentiment around both companies, with Alphabet’s market capitalization surpassing the $4 trillion mark.</li><li>Google and Apple also have an existing partnership, which allows the former’s search engine to remain the default on iPhones.</li></ul>Apple Inc. (AAPL) has reportedly confirmed a new collaboration with Alphabet Inc.’s (GOOGL, GOOG) Google to power artificial intelligence enhancements for its products, including updates to its voice assistant Siri later in 2026.The arrangement marks a shift in Apple’s approach to building advanced AI features by leaning on external AI infrastructure.<h2 class="st-heading-2">New AI Partnership</h2>According to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/12/apple-google-ai-siri-gemini.html">report</a>, under the multi-year agreement, Apple will use Google’s cloud services and its Gemini AI models as the backbone for its future foundational AI systems.“After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users,” Apple said.&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://apple">Apple stock</a> inched 0.01% lower on Monday morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘extremely high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;The collaboration follows months of speculation that Apple was exploring external AI support to modernize Siri. Apple showed off a new version of Siri at its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference, promising a more natural, chat-like assistant and support for ChatGPT.Many people expected the improved Siri to arrive with the iPhone 16, but Apple later pushed the release back with no clear date. The upgrade is now expected to roll out sometime in 2026.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Impact And Competitive Context</h2>News of the partnership lifted investor sentiment around both companies, with Alphabet’s market capitalization surpassing the $4 trillion mark.Alphabet is now the fourth company to cross the $4 trillion market capitalization threshold, joining Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), and Apple in the club. However, Apple and Microsoft are currently below the $4 trillion valuation mark.The agreement also deepens a long-standing relationship between the two firms, which already includes Google paying Apple to remain the default search engine on iPhones.Dan Ives, managing director at Wedbush Securities, said in a Sunday&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/DivesTech/status/2010501128329318643">post</a> on X platform that Apple is expected to choose Google as its sole partner for AI features and officially introduce its upgraded, AI-based Siri assistant at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) around March or April.AAPL stock has gained over 10% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dina-powell-mccormick-joins-meta-president-vice-chairman/cmUaRFNR4Ea">Meta Names Dina Powell As President And Vice Chairman In Executive Shake-Up</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Under the multi-year agreement, Apple will use Google’s cloud services and its Gemini AI models as the backbone for its future foundational AI systems.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>According to an Autocar India report, Riders will be able to speak to the system to access information and control features without taking their eyes off the road.</li><li>On January 5, the company&nbsp;rolled out its advanced Amelia 7 agentic artificial intelligence platform at CES.</li><li>Amelia 7 lets drivers and viewers use spoken commands to handle ordinary errands without touching screens or phones.&nbsp;</li></ul>Conversation artificial intelligence (AI) company SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) gained investors’ attention as the company’s AI services captured interest at&nbsp;the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.India-based Ultraviolette Automotive unveiled its new “Violette” voice command interface, developed in partnership with Soundhound AI.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SOUN">SoundHound AI stock </a>traded over 7% higher in Monday’s premarket.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hands-Free Control For Riders</h2>According to an Autocar India&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/ultraviolette-showcases-new-technology-at-ces-438784">report</a>, riders will be able to speak to the system to access information and control features without taking their eyes off the road, relying on a compatible helmet to relay commands to the bike’s systems. The voice assistant lets users query key metrics, including battery level, ride mode, trip statistics, and service reminders.&nbsp;On January 5, the company&nbsp;rolled out its advanced Amelia 7 agentic artificial intelligence platform at the CES, which taps digital agents that can complete purchases and perform complex activities on behalf of users.Amelia 7 lets drivers and riders use spoken commands to handle ordinary errands without touching screens or phones.&nbsp;“At CES 2026, SoundHound is showcasing a whole ecosystem of AI agents that perform tasks and transactions on behalf of consumers, no matter where they are,” said Keyvan Mohajer, CEO and Co-Founder of SoundHound AI.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Stocktwits Users Saying?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_12_062435_png_6424d123b4.webp" alt="SOUN’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 06:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 12, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="926" height="107"><figcaption>SOUN’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 06:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 12, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A bullish Stocktwits user said that the voice AI shown at CES was very impressive and that in just one year, it has improved so much that it sounds almost exactly like a real person.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/texas__red/message/641500338</stembedurl>Another user said that&nbsp;Sounhound&nbsp;is ideally positioned, as the future will be ‘all about voice and motion AI’.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/LieutenantJoe/message/641501523</stembedurl>Additionally, the stock touched the 50-DMA on Friday for the first time since November 3.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Soundhound_jpg_b7b6e4ecf7.webp" alt="Soundhound.jpg" width="1309" height="867"></figure>SOUN stock has declined by over 8% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-tempus-ai-stock-surging-premarket-today/cmU9w8kR43x">Why Is Tempus AI Stock Surging 11% Premarket Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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India-based Ultraviolette Automotive unveiled its new “Violette” voice command interface, developed in partnership with Soundhound AI. 


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Tempus’ 2025 Total Contract Value (TCV) exceeded $1.1 billion.</li><li>The 2025 agreement roster includes global pharma companies such as AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, and Pfizer.</li><li>Revenue from data and software-based offerings is expected to be approximately $316 million for 2025.</li></ul>Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) stock gained over 11% in Monday’s premarket after the company reported that its Total Contract Value (TCV) surpassed $1.1 billion by the end of December 2025.Tempus uses artificial intelligence to work with large and diverse sets of medical data and provides tools that help doctors make more personalized treatment decisions.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Record Contract Growth</h2>Tempus secured data and analytics agreements with more than 70 organizations in the last year, showing the broad adoption of its multimodal data platform.&nbsp;The 2025 agreement roster spans global pharmas such as AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Novartis, and Merck alongside biotech partners like Incyte and Whitehawk Therapeutics.&nbsp;<blockquote>“Our engagement with life sciences companies has never been stronger, and our data business has never been better positioned, giving us tremendous visibility to continued growth in 2026 and beyond.”-Jim Rogers, CFO, Tempus</blockquote>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TEM">Tempus AI stock</a> moved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retention And Revenue Strength</h2>Tempus also reported strong client retention, with net revenue retention around 126% as existing users increased their commitments in 2025.&nbsp;The company also released its outlook for both the fourth quarter (Q4) and the full year of 2025. For the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, Tempus expects total revenue to reach roughly $1.27 billion, a whopping 83% year-over-year increase. The company sees diagnostic testing as the primary growth engine, generating about $955 million in annual revenue.&nbsp;Revenue from data and software-based offerings is expected to be approximately $316 million for the year. For Q4, Tempus expects revenue to climb to nearly $367 million.&nbsp;TEM stock has gained over 104% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/hims-stock-slips-as-amazon-turns-up-heat-on-weight-loss-drugs/cmU9u36R43M"> Why Is HIMS Stock Slipping Premarket Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Tempus secured data and analytics agreements with more than 70 organizations in 2025, showing the broad adoption of its multimodal data platform. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>SMX completed the conversion of $20.6 million in convertible notes into about 1.23 million ordinary shares.</li><li>Earlier this week, the company said it has enough funding to operate into early 2026 and is concentrating on growing its Plastic Cycle Token.</li><li>On January 2, the company said it is adding latex and rubber glove tracking to its platform, focusing on a large and difficult rubber waste.</li></ul>SMX PLC (SMX) announced on Thursday that it has completed the full conversion of $20.6 million in convertible notes issued in December 2025 into about 1.23 million ordinary shares.&nbsp;The company said the conversion provides a clearer path for executing its technology roadmap without the constraints of prior financing instruments.Despite the firm’s optimism, shares of the company declined nearly 4% on Thursday morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock changed to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_08_100237_png_77ccfd8085.webp" alt="SMX’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 8, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="928" height="110"><figcaption>SMX’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 8, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Stocktwits users sounded optimistic about the stock.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Perpar/message/641203209</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/pushing_p/message/641200614</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Advancing Material-Embedded Identity Technology</h2>SMX’s platform embeds molecular markers directly into physical materials during manufacturing, creating persistent, tamper-resistant identities. Unlike traditional labels or barcodes that can be removed or lost, this technology ensures the material itself carries verifiable data throughout its lifecycle,&nbsp;This enables authentication, regulatory compliance, lifecycle traceability, and support for circular recovery programs.&nbsp;Earlier this week, the company said it has enough funding to operate into early 2026 and is concentrating on growing its Plastic Cycle Token. The company is investing in expanding its material marking and verification tools, improving its digital systems, and increasing the adoption of its technology across global supply chains.On January 2, the company said it is adding latex and rubber glove tracking to its platform, focusing on a large and difficult rubber waste problem. The firm plans to track gloves from factory to disposal, embedding its invisible molecular markers into the gloves during production.&nbsp;SMX stock has declined by over 99% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/apld-stock-jumped-today-roth-capital-price-target-still-leaves-a-lot-of-upside-potential/cmUbBZlR4PD">APLD Stock Jumped Over 16% Today – Roth Capital’s Price Target Still Leaves A Lot Of Upside Potential</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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The company said the conversion provides a clearer path for executing its technology roadmap without the constraints of prior financing instruments.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In a detailed analysis spanning 24 hours from January 5 to January 6, deepfake researcher Genevieve Oh monitored the @Grok feed on X.</li><li>The research found that roughly 6,700 images per hour were flagged as nudifying or sexually suggestive.</li><li>Officials in Europe, India, and Malaysia have opened probes into X after a surge in nonconsensual intimate images.</li></ul>Elon Musk’s social media platform X has recently emerged as a major site for an unprecedented flood of AI-generated&nbsp;non-consensually undressed images, according to a third-party review of content tied to its built-in chatbot, Grok.&nbsp;According to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-07/musk-s-grok-ai-generated-thousands-of-undressed-images-per-hour-on-x">report</a>, research found the volume of sexually suggestive and “undressed” visuals posted publicly on the network was far higher than on other major sites for similar content during the same period.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Massive Output From Grok AI</h2>In a detailed analysis spanning 24 hours from January 5 to January 6, deepfake researcher Genevieve Oh monitored the @Grok feed on X and found that roughly 6,700 images per hour were flagged as nudifying or sexually suggestive, dwarfing the average of about 79 such images per hour seen on the next busiest platforms, the report said.The scale of the content has prompted sharp criticism from experts and regulators over the social network’s handling of generative technology.The report cited Brandie Nonnecke, senior director of policy at Americans for Responsible Innovation, who said that Grok has far fewer safeguards than other major chatbots and allows users to create sexual images of real people, even children, with little restriction.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Regulators Step In</h2>According to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/05/india-eu-investigate-musks-x-after-grok-created-deepfake-child-porn.html">repor</a>t, the concerns follow recent updates to Grok Imagine, which allow users to generate images more easily from text prompts. Safety advocates say those changes coincided with a sharp increase in manipulated images derived from real photos and videos.Officials in Europe, India, and Malaysia have opened probes into X after a surge in nonconsensual intimate images, said the report.&nbsp;At a Monday press briefing, European Commission spokesperson, Thomas Regnier said the agency is “very seriously looking into this matter” and knows that X and Grok have introduced a spicy mode displaying explicit sexual content.&nbsp;“This is not ‘spicy,’” Regnier said. “This is illegal. This is appalling. This is disgusting. This is how we see it, and this has no place in Europe.”Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/one-stream-stock-faces-wave-of-analyst-downgrades-as-hg-capital-deal-caps-upside/cmxyUjVR4ct">OneStream Stock Faces Wave Of Analyst Downgrades As Hg Capital Deal Caps Upside</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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