Grok

Grok is an AI chatbot developed by xAI, a company founded by Elon Musk. It has recently become newsworthy due to widespread concerns and legal actions related to its ability to generate sexually explicit and exploitative deepfake images, including those depicting women and minors. Several entities are taking action. The European Union has launched an investigation under the Digital Services Act, while South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has initiated a fact-finding review. Several Southeast Asian countries are blocking access to Grok. Furthermore, the mother of one of Musk's children is suing xAI, alleging that Grok allowed users to create sexually exploitative deepfakes of her, causing emotional distress. In response to mounting pressure, X (formerly Twitter), also owned by Musk, has announced it will restrict users from generating explicit images of real people in jurisdictions where such content is illegal and has implemented measures to prevent the generation of sexualized images. These events highlight the growing regulatory and legal challenges surrounding AI-generated content and the potential for misuse.