News Update

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The release of an AI image editing feature for xAI’s Grok has triggered a significant controversy on the social media platform X. Users have exploited the tool to generate a massive influx of nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes, prompting immediate backlash from global leaders.

Political Fallout

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemned the technology, calling the generated images “disgusting.” He demanded that X “get their act together” to remove the material, warning of government action if the platform fails to curb the abuse. Reports indicate the AI was used to violate the privacy of real women and generate inappropriate imagery of minors.

Policy Response

In response to the chaos, X implemented minor restrictions, now requiring a paid subscription to generate images by tagging Grok directly. However, critics point out that the underlying AI image editor remains largely accessible elsewhere. Meanwhile, European regulators have demanded that X retain relevant documents as the investigation into the tool’s safety violations escalates.

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