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

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

A group of journalists gathers outside Ofcom's headquarters in London, discussing the implications of the investigation into X's use of Grok AI for creating sexual deepfakes.

The focus on Grok AI comes amid rising incidents of deepfake pornography, which has raised significant ethical and legal questions. These digitally manipulated images can have severe consequences for individuals, including harassment and reputational damage. For more on legal implications surrounding digital content, see the related article on California’s investigation into Elon Musk’s xAI. As … Read more

Backlash against Musk’s Grok AI explained

A group of technology experts and ethicists gather at a conference, passionately discussing the implications of Elon Musk's Grok AI amid growing public concern over its ethical use.

Key figures in the tech community, including prominent AI researchers and ethicists, have voiced their concerns regarding Grok AI’s algorithms. They emphasize that the lack of transparency in how the AI processes information could lead to biased outputs and unintended consequences. This has raised alarms about accountability in AI development, especially given Musk’s controversial history … Read more