Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has sparked controversy by allowing users to create AI-generated images from text prompts and post them to X, a social media site. Users have flooded the platform with fake images of political figures engaging in disturbing and misleading situations. Some images depicted former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in false scenarios, raising concerns about the tool’s lack of guardrails.
Grok, created by Musk’s xAI startup, has been criticized for potentially misleading voters with fake, photorealistic images of public figures. The tool has also been used to create images of prominent figures consuming drugs, engaging in violent acts, and in sexualized situations. The misuse of such AI tools raises concerns about the spread of false information online, especially ahead of the US presidential election.
Other AI companies have implemented measures to prevent the creation of political misinformation, but Grok appeared to lack such restrictions initially. In response to backlash and user-generated disturbing images, xAI introduced some restrictions on Grok. The tool now refuses to generate images of political candidates or recognizable characters committing violent acts or promoting hate speech.
The controversy surrounding Grok comes amid criticism of Musk for spreading false claims on X related to the presidential election. The tool’s restrictions on certain image subjects highlight the challenges of regulating AI-generated content and preventing the spread of misinformation online. Users are advised to be cautious when encountering AI-generated images to avoid deception, hatred, or division.
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