Global Backlash: xAI's Grok AI Faces Scrutiny Over Deepfake Controversy
Amid global criticism, xAI has reined in its Grok chatbot, now limiting its image editing capabilities. Regulatory bodies, like Britain's Ofcom, are pressing for answers on the bot's capacity for creating sexualized deepfakes, while the UK claims success through its Online Safety Act. Global scrutiny continues as more nations react.
In a significant policy shift, Britain's approval of xAI's decision to mitigate Grok AI's production of non-consensual explicit deepfakes marks a win in the ongoing global dialogue on digital safety. However, their investigation into how Elon Musk's enterprise permitted such functionalities persists, signaling the seriousness of the matter.
xAI, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, implemented restrictions on its Grok users, aiming to curb image editing features following mounting concerns from international regulators. Britain's media regulator, Ofcom, praised this move, yet emphasized that their formal probe remains active to uncover potential malpractices and ensure compliance.
Meanwhile, Britain celebrates the Online Safety Act's role in compelling such tech companies to capitulate. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall labeled the xAI's concession as a government triumph in their bid to regulate major digital entities and ensure user safety on social platforms.
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