Grok AI Image Editing Feature Used to Create Nonconsensual Sexualized Deepfakes
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Summary
xAI's Grok AI image editing feature has been used to generate nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes, including of real women and children, causing widespread controversy. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the content as "disgusting" and called for action. X has responded by slightly restricting the feature to require a paid subscription, but the platform faces criticism for inadequate moderation of the harmful AI-generated content.
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· 3 pulledscreenshots show Grok complying with requests to put real women in lingerie and make them spread their legs, and to put small children in bikinis
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the deepfakes 'disgusting,' saying, 'X need[s] to get their act together and get this material down. And we will take action on this because it's simply not tolerable'
X has slightly restricted the feature by requiring a paid subscription
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