Elon Musk's Grok AI image editing limited to paid X users after deepfakes

Following criticism for allowing users to create sexualized deepfakes, Elon Musk's platform X has restricted image editing with its Grok AI tool to paid subscribers. This decision came after reports of users digitally altering images to undress individuals without consent, leading to widespread backlash. Experts argue that limiting access to paying users doesn't undo the harm already caused and that X should have prevented the tool's misuse from the outset. The Internet Watch Foundation reported discovering potentially criminal imagery of children created using Grok. The UK government has urged Ofcom to take action against X, potentially including a ban, due to concerns about unlawful AI images generated on the platform. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the creation of sexualized images, stating the government's full support for Ofcom to act.

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