"Grok, the xAI chatbot, includes image-generation features that allow users to morph existing photos into new images. The newly created images are then posted publicly on X. In some cases, users have created sexually explicit or nonconsensual images based on real people, including altered depictions that appear to show individuals partially or fully undressed. Others have generated images that appear to show minors, prompting criticism that there are not sufficient guardrails to prohibit the creation of child pornography."
"The social media site has previously said "we take action against illegal content on X, including Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), by removing it, permanently suspending accounts, and working with local governments and law enforcement as necessary. Anyone using or prompting Grok to make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content." Newsom called the sexualized images being created on the platform "vile.""
California opened an investigation into xAI after reports that the Grok chatbot’s image-generation features let users morph existing photos into new images and post them publicly on X. Users have reportedly produced sexually explicit and nonconsensual images of real people, including altered depictions that appear partially or fully undressed, and images appearing to show minors. X has stated it removes illegal content including CSAM and may suspend accounts, while state officials including Gov. Gavin Newsom and Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta characterized the images as vile and pledged enforcement actions.
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