The latest on Grok’s gross AI deepfakes problem
TL;DR
Grok's AI image feature has sparked global outrage by generating nonconsensual deepfakes, including of children, leading to political condemnation and calls for action, with X implementing minor restrictions but the tool remains largely accessible.
The launch of an AI image editing feature on xAI’s Grok has caused chaos on X after it was used to generate a flood of nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes. As Hayden Field wrote, “screenshots show Grok complying with requests to put real women in lingerie and make them spread their legs, and to put small children in bikinis.”
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the deepfakes “disgusting,” saying, “X need[s] to get their act together and get this material down. And we will take action on this because it’s simply not tolerable.” X has slightly restricted the feature by requiring a paid subscription to generate images by tagging Grok on X, but the AI image editor remains freely available otherwise.
- No, Grok hasn’t paywalled its deepfake image feature
- UK Prime Minister says ‘we will take action’ on Grok’s disgusting deepfakes
- Europe demands X retain documents amid Grok’s undressing spree.
- X’s deepfake machine is infuriating policymakers around the globe
- Grok is undressing children — can the law stop it?
- Grok is undressing anyone, including minors