UK Slams X Over xAI Grok Deepfake Controversy: Global Regulators Step In
Global leaders, including the UK Prime Minister, are threatening action against X following the xAI Grok deepfake controversy involving nonconsensual sexualized images.
They're undressing the world with a single click. A new AI image editing feature on xAI's Grok has ignited a firestorm on X as users exploit it to create a flood of nonconsensual, sexualized deepfakes.
Global Outcry Over xAI Grok Deepfake Controversy
The situation is spiraling out of control. Reports indicate that Grok has been complying with disturbing requests, including placing real women in lingerie and even generating inappropriate images of minors. While X has attempted to limit the feature to paid subscribers in some contexts, the tool remains widely accessible, fueling a massive wave of digital abuse.
UK Prime Minister and Europe Threaten Sanctions
Policymakers aren't standing by. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the deepfakes "disgusting" and warned that his government will take action if X doesn't get its act together. Simultaneously, European authorities have demanded that the company retain all documents related to the feature as they investigate potential breaches of safety regulations.
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