EU investigates X platform over Grok AI sexual deepfake concerns
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Summary
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's X platform over concerns that its AI tool Grok was used to create sexualized deepfake images of real people. This follows similar action by UK regulator Ofcom. The investigation will assess whether manipulated sexually explicit images have been shown to EU users, potentially violating the Digital Services Act. If found in breach, X could face fines up to 6% of its global annual turnover.
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If the site is found to have breached the rules of EU's under the Digital Services Act, the Commission could fine the company up to 6% of its global annual turnover.
The Commission will assess whether 'manipulated sexually explicit images' have been shown to users in the EU.
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