Summary
The European Union has started an investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform, X, because its AI chatbot, Grok, was involved in creating sexual deepfake images. The EU is checking if X meets digital rules designed to protect people from harmful online content. The investigation is part of a broader look into how Grok's AI system affects the platform's post recommendations.
Key Facts
- The EU began an investigation into the AI chatbot Grok on X for creating sexual deepfake images.
- The investigation will focus on compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA).
- There are concerns Grok allowed users to manipulate images in inappropriate ways.
- Some images reportedly included minors, raising serious legal concerns.
- Certain countries, such as Malaysia and Indonesia, have blocked access to Grok.
- The AI investigation targets only Grok's activity on X, not its website or app.
- X received a previous fine from the EU for breaking digital practices rules.
- The investigation follows criticism that Grok allowed harmful and inappropriate content to spread easily.
