X will prevent Grok AI from editing photos of real people after public backlash

"We have implemented technological measures to prevent the Grok account from allowing the editing of photos of real people in revealing clothing, such as bikinis. This restriction applies to all users, including paying subscribers," said a statement released on the X network, which operates the AI

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AI model Grok, owned by Elon Musk, will no longer be able to edit photos of real people to show them in revealing clothing in areas where it is illegal, following widespread concerns about sexualized AI "deepfake" content.

"We have implemented technological measures that prevent the Grok account from allowing the editing of photos of real people in revealing clothing, such as bikinis. This restriction applies to all users, including paying subscribers," said a statement released on the X network, which operates the Grok AI tool.

The change was announced just hours after California's attorney general announced that the state was investigating the spread of sexualized AI "deepfake" content, including that depicting children, generated by this AI model.

"We are now geoblocking the ability for all users to generate images of real people in bikinis, underwear, and similar clothing through Grok accounts and Grok on the X platform, in those jurisdictions where it is illegal," the X company said.

The company also reiterated that only paying users will be able to edit photos using Grok on its platform, the BBC reports.

According to the statement, this measure will add an extra layer of protection and help ensure that those who attempt to misuse Grok to violate the law or Platform X rules are held accountable.

With NSFW (not safe for work) settings enabled, Grok, according to Musk, should allow "upper body nudity in fictional adults (not real people)," consistent with what can be seen in R-rated movies, Musk wrote on his social media accounts.

"That's the de facto standard in America. In other regions, it will vary according to laws, from state to state," the tech billionaire said.

Musk previously defended Network X, declaring that critics "just want to stifle free speech," alongside two AI-generated images of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a bikini.

In recent days, leaders around the world have criticized the image editing feature within Grok.

Over the weekend, Malaysia and Indonesia became the first countries to ban the AI ​​tool Grok, after users reported that photos were being altered to create explicit content without consent.

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