Musk's X limits some sexual deepfakes, Grok still makes them:
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Grok AI Sparks Deepfake Regulation DebateX limits sexual deepfakes by Grok AI to paid users after thousands of images sparked global regulatory scrutiny.
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- On the social media platform X, Grok AI’s image generation is now restricted to subscribers and largely stops sexualized deepfakes.
- The standalone Grok app and X’s Grok tab still allow users to create revealing images of nonconsenting individuals without payment.
- Before restrictions, Grok generated up to 7,751 sexualized images per hour, alarming users and watchdogs alike.
- Regulators and political leaders worldwide have condemned the misuse of Grok, demanding stricter controls and enforcement.
This is exactly the abuse the TAKE IT DOWN law was written to stop. The law is crystal clear: it’s illegal to make, share, OR keep these images up on your platform.— Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Fla., in a statement regarding the legal implications of AI-generated nonconsensual pornographic images.
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