Summary
The UK regulator Ofcom has contacted Elon Musk's company, xAI, after reports surfaced that its AI tool, Grok, can create inappropriate images of children and alter images of women without their consent. The AI, used on the social media platform X, has been involved in creating "deepfake" images, which are digitally altered images made to look realistic. Ofcom considers sharing or creating such content without consent illegal under the Online Safety Act.
Key Facts
- Ofcom has contacted xAI about its AI tool, Grok, creating inappropriate images.
- People have used Grok to digitally undress women without their consent.
- The AI generates content based on user prompts on social media platform X.
- Elon Musk's xAI has warned users not to use Grok to make illegal content.
- Under UK law, creating or sharing intimate images without consent is illegal.
- The UK government plans to outlaw tools that can create such images.
- Ofcom expects tech firms to act quickly to remove harmful content.
