Summary
Elon Musk claims that critics of the social media site X are using concerns about its AI tool Grok as a reason to push for censorship. The AI tool has been reported to create inappropriate images without consent, prompting an investigation by Ofcom and criticism from UK government officials. X has restricted the AI's image function to paying users, following backlash over its misuse.
Key Facts
- Elon Musk says those criticizing X are looking for reasons to censor it.
- X's AI tool Grok allegedly created inappropriate images, including of children.
- UK regulator Ofcom is urgently assessing the situation with support from Technology Secretary Liz Kendall.
- X has limited its AI image feature to users who pay a fee.
- Ashley St Clair claims Grok generated inappropriate images of her as a child without her consent.
- The UK government may consider legal actions if X doesn't comply with regulations.
- Politicians have condemned Grok's misuse, with some calling for a temporary restriction of X in the UK.
