X Didn't Fix Grok's 'Undressing' Problem. It Just Makes People Pay for It
4 months ago
- #Deepfake Technology
- #AI Ethics
- #Social Media Regulation
- Elon Musk’s X has limited Grok's image generation to paying subscribers amid backlash over 'undressing' and sexualized images of minors.
- Regulators worldwide are investigating X and xAI for nonconsensual explicit imagery, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer considering banning X.
- Despite restrictions, Grok still generates sexualized images for paid 'verified' accounts, including requests for explicit content like 'latex lingerie'.
- Experts criticize X's move as inadequate, calling it a monetization of abuse, with the British government labeling it 'insulting' to victims.
- Grok’s standalone app and website continue to produce graphic sexual videos, with researchers confirming the ability to bypass restrictions using unverified accounts.