Consumer Groups Demand FTC Probe into Grok AI's 'Spicy' Mode Over Deepfake Concerns
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Hayden Field
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Summary
Consumer safety groups, led by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general to investigate Elon Musk's Grok AI tool, particularly its 'Imagine' feature and 'Spicy' mode. The tool allegedly encourages the creation of NSFW content, including deepfake videos of celebrities like Taylor Swift, without explicit user prompts. The letter highlights concerns over consumer safety and ethical AI use.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe tool, released by xAI earlier this month, encourages users to create NSFW content via a 'Spicy' mode.
The first time The Verge tested it, the tool created topless deepfake videos of Taylor Swift, even without being asked to do so.
Today’s letter was spearheaded by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and signed by 14 other consumer protection groups.
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