The latest on Grok’s gross AI deepfakes problem
The latest on Grok’s gross AI deepfakes problem

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 […]

X restricts Grok’s image generation to paying subscribers only after drawing the world’s ire

Elon Musk’s AI company has restricted Grok’s controversial AI image-generation feature to only paying subscribers on X, after the tool invited heated criticism from across the world for letting users generate sexualized images of women and children.

Governments grapple with the flood of non-consensual nudity on X

For the past two weeks, X has been flooded with AI-manipulated nude images, created by the Grok AI chatbot — and governments around the world are promising to take action.

Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI will face a jury in March

District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said there was evidence suggesting OpenAI’s leaders made assurances that its original nonprofit structure would be maintained. The case will go to trial in March.

French and Malaysian authorities are investigating Grok for generating sexualized deepfakes

France and Malaysia have joined India in condemning Grok for creating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors.

Grok is undressing anyone, including minors
Grok is undressing anyone, including minors

xAI’s Grok is removing clothing from pictures of people without their consent following this week’s rollout of a feature that allows X users to instantly edit any image using the bot without needing the original poster’s permission. Not only does the original poster not get notified if their picture was edited, but Grok appears to […]

India orders Musk’s X to fix Grok over “obscene” AI content

India’s IT ministry has given X 72 hours to submit an action-taken report.

Tesla annual sales decline 9% as it’s overtaken by BYD as global EV leader

Tesla annual sales have fallen for the second year in a row, a drop fueled by the removal of the federal tax credit in the U.S. and competition from Chinese automakers.

Here’s how Tesla could bring satellite internet to your car

Tesla has patented a polymer-based vehicle roof that supports satellite communication, hinting at built-in Starlink internet for future models and autonomous fleets.
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Trump administration bars former EU official and anti-disinformation and hate researchers from US
Trump administration bars former EU official and anti-disinformation and hate researchers from US

On Tuesday, the Trump Administration followed through on a threat of retaliation targeting foreigners who are involved in content moderation. The State Department announced sanctions barring US access for former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, as well as four researchers, while issuing an intentionally chilling threat to others, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio claiming, “The […]