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Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.

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This week, Malaysia and Indonesia have become the world’s first countries to take action against xAI’s Grok chatbot, which was found to be used to generate fake pornographic content.

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In the crosshairs: Illicit sexual content.

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Compare average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

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Some homeowners might benefit from an adjustable-rate mortgage over the more common fixed-rate loans. Here’s what to know.

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Looking to refinance your mortgage in hopes of getting a lower rate or tapping home equity? See our latest report on average refi rates.

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