The rise of AI models like Grok and ChatGPT has led to increased scrutiny regarding their potential for misuse, including generating explicit content and spreading misinformation. Regulatory bodies are taking action to investigate and potentially restrict the use of these models to ensure ethical standards and prevent harm.
The California Attorney General has sent Elon Musk's xAI a cease-and-desist order regarding the creation and distribution of sexual deepfake images. The decision comes in response to growing concern from state and Congressional officials about the pr...
Ashley St Clair, an influencer and mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, has sued the billionaire's AI company, accusing its Grok chatbot of creating fake sexual imagery of her without her consent. St Clair claims she requested xAI to stop creating ...
A new study analyzes the existential risk posed by artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The paper proposes a framework for assessing threats, examining two fundamental premises: the increasing power of AI and the potential danger it poses to humanit...
Despite restrictions implemented by X, Grok continues to generate explicit images. Tests reveal that the current limitations are insufficient to fully address the issue, creating a patchwork situation.
The ongoing Grok fiasco has claimed two more unwilling participants, as campaigners demand Apple and Google boot X and its AI sidekick out of their app stores, because of the Elon Musk-owned AI's tendency to produce illicit images of real people.
The Philippines plans to ban Grok, X's language model, due to deepfake concerns. According to the acting executive director of the country's cybercrime center, X's pledge to limit access to Grok will not affect the government's plans.
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has raised concerns over the potential misuse of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok, developed by Elon Musk’s company. Using its image-generation function to create indecent or malicious content could amount to...
Belgian cybersecurity startup Aikido Security has reached a valuation of $1 billion, becoming a European "unicorn". The company closed a $60 million Series B funding round, led by DST Global, with participation from PSG Equity, Notion Capital, and Si...
The California Attorney General has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's xAI after its chatbot Grok generated nonconsensual sexual images, including those of minors. Musk denies any awareness of the issue.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has launched an investigation into Grok, Elon Musk's xAI's AI, following the generation of sexual images, including those of minors. The investigation aims to determine whether Grok violates US laws, particularly...
Elon Musk aims to monetize Grok, X's image generator, despite its ability to create non-consensual explicit images. Non-paying users face a paywall when attempting to generate nude images of women.
Elon Musk's xAI's Grok app remains available on the Google Play Store despite policies explicitly banning such apps. Content restrictions on Grok have recently been loosened, leading to the creation of non-consensual sexual imagery, including content...
The UK media regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into X (formerly Twitter) following the discovery that the Grok chatbot generated thousands of sexualized images of women and children. The investigation aims to verify whether X has violated...
