Grok’s Explicit AI Images Spark Global Backlash & Why Trump Wants Greenland

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🗓️ 7 January 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Episode 752: Neal and Toby dive into the firestorm that Elon Musk’s X is in as it draws scrutiny from global regulators over its chatbot reportedly generating inappropriate bikini images on the platform. Then, reports from the Trump administration about a renewed interest in merging Greenland with the United States. Also, American Airlines plans to launch free Wifi for its premium service customers. Meanwhile, Lego unveils its hi-tech Smart Bricks that impresses but also disappoints. Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more Join us for MBD’s Trivia Night! https://mbdtrivianight-jan2026.splashthat.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	The best B2B marketing gets wasted on the wrong people.
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0:36.0	Good morning, Brew Daly Show.
0:38.3	I'm Neil Fryman.
0:39.3	And I'm Toby Howell.
0:40.3	Today, why Frid Greenland is the hottest real estate in the world.
0:44.3	Then the Lego just unveiled its biggest update in 50 years.
0:48.3	It's Wednesday, January 7th.
0:50.3	Let's ride.
0:52.3	Good morning.
0:56.0	Next time someone hands you back some change, make sure to take a second look.
1:01.0	Starting on Monday, the U.S. Mint began to circulate special new quarters commemorating the 250th
1:07.0	anniversary of the founding of the United States.
1:09.0	There is a Mayflower quarter featuring
1:11.5	pilgrims and others coming later this year include designs around the Revolutionary War,
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