Summary
The European Commission is investigating Elon Musk's company X regarding its AI tool Grok, which may have been used to create inappropriate images of real people. This investigation is part of efforts to ensure online safety and may lead to penalties if the company does not make changes. The inquiry follows previous concerns from UK regulators about the same issue.
Key Facts
- The European Commission launched an investigation into Grok AI, an AI tool from Elon Musk's company X.
- Grok AI has been used to create sexually explicit fake images of real people.
- X stopped the tool from altering images in areas where it's illegal, but concerns remain.
- If X does not comply with EU regulations, it may face interim measures.
- The investigation is part of ongoing concerns about X's algorithm that suggests posts to users.
- Over 5.5 billion images were reportedly created by Grok in just 30 days.
- The EU previously fined X €120 million over separate issues related to account verification.
- U.S. officials criticized the EU's actions as an attack on American tech companies.
