EU investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes

A group of EU officials holds a press conference to announce the investigation into X for its use of Grok AI in creating harmful deepfake content.

On October 10, 2023, the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) provisions were invoked as regulators sought to assess whether X is adequately addressing the proliferation of harmful deepfake content. The DSA mandates that major platforms take responsibility for the content shared on their services, with particular emphasis on protecting users from illegal and harmful material, … Read more

X could face UK ban over deepfakes as minister warns

A government minister speaks at a press conference, addressing concerns about deepfake technology and its potential impact on public safety and trust in the UK.

In a recent interview, a government minister highlighted the urgency of the matter, emphasizing that the proliferation of deepfake content poses a threat to public safety and trust. The minister noted that the government is closely monitoring platforms that do not implement adequate measures to combat the spread of harmful deepfake videos, much like how … Read more