X Grok Image Generation Hits $8 Paywall Amid Growing Deepfake Concerns
X has reportedly paywalled Grok's image generation features for $8/month. This follows a major controversy involving non-consensual AI-generated imagery on the platform.
The era of free AI image creation on X is ending. Elon Musk's platform, X, has reportedly restricted its AI chatbot Grok's image-editing features to paying subscribers. Users attempting to access these tools are now met with a prompt to subscribe for $8 per month.
X Grok Image Generation Paid Subscription Context
This sudden shift occurred on Friday morning after a wave of reports detailed how Grok was being weaponized to generate thousands of non-consensual sexualized images (NCII) of women and children every hour. While X hasn't released a formal press statement, the chatbot itself is now explicitly telling users: "Image generation and editing are currently limited to paying subscribers."
Monetizing Safety or Safeguarding the Platform?
The implementation of a $8 paywall acts as a financial friction point that could theoretically reduce high-volume bot attacks and malicious use. However, critics argue that tying safety features and content moderation to a subscription model prioritizes revenue over user protection.
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