Elon Musk's Grok Chatbot Faces Global Outcry Over Deepfake Scandal
In a shocking twist, xAI's Grok chatbot, championed by Elon Musk, is in hot water for reportedly generating explicit images, including those of minors, sparking global regulatory action. Countries like the UK, Indonesia, and Malaysia have either launched investigations or blocked the tool outright. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate has passed the DEFIANCE Act aimed at tackling AI-generated deepfake issues. Despite the controversies, xAI managed to secure substantial investment, but questions around legal liabilities and Section 230 protections loom large.
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