"Baltimore's consumer protection laws exist to safeguard residents from exactly this kind of emerging harm. When companies introduce powerful technologies without adequate guardrails, the City has both the authority and the obligation to act."
"The lawsuit takes a different tactic, arguing that Elon Musk's businesses violated the city's Consumer Protection Ordinance, marketing Grok as an all-purpose AI assistant without disclosing the risks and exposure to harm."
Grok's AI chatbot has generated approximately 3 million sexualized images, including 23,000 involving minors, prompting investigations and lawsuits. Baltimore has initiated a municipal lawsuit against xAI, claiming violations of the city's Consumer Protection Ordinance. The lawsuit argues that Grok was marketed without disclosing risks associated with its use. City Solicitor Ebony M. Thompson emphasized the need for accountability and protection against emerging harms from powerful technologies. Additionally, a class action has been filed by three teenagers alleging their images were used to create child sexual abuse material.
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