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Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

A good outcome.

BBC News - X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash
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Elon Musk's X to block Grok from undressing images of real people

Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people, a statement posted on X reads.

www.bbc.co.uk

January 15, 2026 at 2:32 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

Got my first meeting of the year next week scheduled with a Client, possible IT contract. A good beginning to 2026.

January 14, 2026 at 12:23 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

On return to UK soon I will make time to play more on the new The Spectrum. Also a company I've helped with IT has emailed me a list of work. And I'm looking for a new IT contract.

January 13, 2026 at 9:19 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

Sir Clive Sinclair's son on the recent release of new The Spectrum.

January 13, 2026 at 1:57 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

PM Starmer tells Musk to fix Grok. About time.

Starmer issues ultimatum to Musk vowing ‘fast action’ to end Grok abuse on X www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Starmer issues ultimatum to Musk vowing ‘fast action’ to end Grok abuse on X

It comes as Ofcom announces an investigation into the way X’s AI tool was used to ‘undress’ images of people without consent and sexualise women and children

www.independent.co.uk

January 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

It's time social media platforms and smart phones to be banned for young people. Adults only. It's not the way young people should be brought up.

January 10, 2026 at 9:38 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

I've got a queue of AI books to read.

January 10, 2026 at 9:31 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

Fantastic photos of the world's first computer programmer, Ada.
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Only Known Photos of Computing Pioneer Ada Lovelace Join U.K. National Collection

The only known photographs of Ada Lovelace have been acquired by London's National Portrait Gallery after going up for auction at Bonhams.

news.artnet.com

January 10, 2026 at 9:26 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

What is wrong with Musk? Grok needs to be taken down until it stops using its tech to undress people. Wake up X.

January 9, 2026 at 10:57 PM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

My website has had an update.
leefriend.org

Lee Friend's Homepage

Lee Friend from United Kingdom, IT Professional, graduate of UEL, married to Teresa.

leefriend.org

January 8, 2026 at 7:46 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

Birthday cake for dinner.

January 6, 2026 at 9:51 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

Growing Pineapples, Bananas and Papaya at our Malaysian family home.

January 6, 2026 at 1:31 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

Teresa gave me a nice birthday cuddle. Yes its my birthday today. 🎂

January 6, 2026 at 12:36 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

Have a great new year friends. 🥳

December 31, 2025 at 11:06 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

Super Hokkien Mee I ate for breakfast earlier today. It was good.

December 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

It's Christmas Eve Eve, so Christmas is really here now!

Friends, have a Merry Christmas from me Lee and Teresa my wife. xx

December 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

We watched Gullimore Del Toro's Frankenstein movie tonight. I thought it was superb, moving, fantastic. Well done Gullimore and Netflix.

December 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

My The Spectrum – User Guide / FAQ is now online.
leefriend.org/thespectrum....

The Spectrum User Guide/FAQ

The Spectrum User guide and FAQ by Lee Friend.

leefriend.org

December 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

I booted up the new The Spectrum and tried it out. Read my new Blog post about it:
leestechwebblog.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/b...

Beginning to use the new The Spectrum – the first 30 minutes

So I unboxed my The Spectrum yesterday afternoon. For those who don’t know, The Spectrum is a remake of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum that came out in the 1980’s. The packaging is very nice.…

leestechwebblog.wordpress.com

December 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

Have a Merry Christmas!
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Christmas 2025!

YouTube video by Lee F.

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December 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

I would like to see Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You, as Christmas Number 1 this Christmas in the UK Charts. Otherwise can Wham do it again? #XmasNo1

December 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM

Lee F.

@leefriend.bsky.social

Ho no, I shouldn't have browsed the Argos catalogue, online, today. I treated myself to a new (old) home computer for Christmas 2025!
Read my latest post on my blog about it: leestechwebblog.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/i...