Grok’s Deepfake Crisis Exposes the Limits of AI Safeguards

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Over the past two weeks, X has been overwhelmed by AI-generated, non-consensual nude images produced using Grok, affecting women ranging from public figures to private individuals. Research suggests the scale is staggering, with thousands of manipulated images circulating every hour, highlighting how quickly generative AI can be weaponized when guardrails are weak or absent.

The backlash has been swift but fragmented. While xAI and its owner Elon Musk have condemned illegal uses, critics argue that reactive moderation is no substitute for preventive safeguards. The situation has become a case study in how rapidly deployed AI systems can outpace both platform controls and legal frameworks.

[nihalsari]

grok situation is exactly why “we’ll moderate after” doesn’t work with generative ai