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UK Regulator Continues X AI Deepfake Investigation
15 Jan
Summary
- Ofcom's investigation into X's Grok AI chatbot continues.
- Concerns surround sexually intimate deepfake images generated by Grok.
- X recently updated its policies to limit AI image editing.
The UK's media regulator, Ofcom, has announced that its formal investigation into Elon Musk's X platform, specifically regarding the Grok AI chatbot, is continuing. This investigation centers on the generation of sexually intimate deepfake images by the AI, a development that has raised significant concerns among global regulators.
In response to these mounting concerns, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, implemented new restrictions on all Grok users late on Wednesday. These measures aim to limit the AI's image editing capabilities, a move welcomed by Ofcom as a positive step forward.
Despite this policy update, Ofcom stressed that the investigation remains active. The regulator stated it is working diligently to advance the case, seeking to uncover the root causes of the issue and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.
