In response to global criticism, Elon Musk’s AI company has restricted access to Grok’s controversial AI image generation feature to paying subscribers on X. The tool faced severe backlash for enabling the creation of sexualized and nude images of women and children.
Grok announced that only paying subscribers on X would have the ability to generate and edit images using the platform. However, these restrictions do not extend to the Grok app, which still permits image generation without a subscription.
Initially available to all users with daily usage limits, Grok’s image generation feature allowed the creation of altered or explicit images based on uploaded photos. This led to a flood of non-consensual sexualized images involving individuals of various backgrounds, sparking outrage worldwide.
X and Musk have publicly condemned the misuse of the tool, emphasizing their commitment to preventing the dissemination of illegal content on the platform. Musk has announced consequences for those generating illicit content using Grok.
The U.K., the European Union, and India have criticized X and Grok for allowing such misuse of their technology. The EU has requested xAI to preserve all related documentation, while India’s communications ministry has demanded immediate action to prevent further abuse of the image generation feature to maintain legal protections. The U.K.’s communications watchdog has also engaged with xAI regarding the matter.
Source: TechCrunch