Summary
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) found illegal images of children that seem to have been made using an AI tool called Grok. This tool is owned by Elon Musk's company, xAI, and can be accessed through its website, app, or the social media platform X. The IWF is concerned about how easily people can make illegal images with AI.
Key Facts
- The IWF discovered images of girls aged 11 to 13 that look like they were created with the Grok AI tool.
- Grok is owned by xAI, a company linked to Elon Musk.
- The images were found on a dark web forum, not on the platform X.
- IWF says these images fall under Category C, which is the least severe category of illegal material under UK law.
- A different AI tool was used to make a more severe image classified as Category A.
- The IWF is worried about how easily AI tools can create realistic illegal images.
- The IWF operates a hotline for reporting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and employs analysts to review such materials.
- X has stated it removes illegal content and works with law enforcement to tackle CSAM.
