X restricts Grok's free image generation amid deepfake concerns, but editing tools remain available
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Robert Hart
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Summary
X (formerly Twitter) has partially restricted access to Grok's image generation capabilities after backlash over nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes of adults and minors. While users can no longer generate images for free by tagging @grok in tweets, the platform's image editing tools remain available for all users to create both sexualized and tame content. The article reveals that despite claims of restrictions, X's 'sexual deepfake machine' continues to operate, highlighting ongoing concerns about AI-generated explicit content on social media platforms.
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As of this writing, it no longer generates images as @grok replies for free, but Grok's image editing tools remain readily available for any X user to churn out images, both sexualized and tame.
X users were previously able to ask Grok – by tagging @grok in a tweet – to edit or create images on the platform by tagging it in a post.
X's sexual deepfake machine is still running, despite Grok saying otherwise.
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