"The lawsuit accuses Grok of exposing residents to the risk that any photograph they uploaded-of themselves or of their children-could be ingested by Grok and transformed into sexually degrading deepfakes without their knowledge or consent."
"The sentiment shift in Baltimore, in particular, was notable, as the city had a decade ago welcomed Elon Musk's business with open arms."
"Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, was an early critic of Musk's work at DOGE, characterizing the firing of thousands of federal workers in 2025 as 'arbitrary' and 'draconian.'"
Baltimore's mayor and city council filed a lawsuit against xAI, alleging risks of deepfake creation from uploaded photos. The Baltimore Ravens withdrew a tunnel proposal with Boring Company, reflecting a shift in sentiment towards Musk's businesses. Historically, Maryland welcomed Musk's ventures, but recent actions, including Musk's political donations and controversial decisions, have led to increased criticism. Governor Wes Moore has publicly criticized Musk's actions, indicating a significant change in the relationship between Musk's companies and local government.
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