**Elon Musk's X Restricts Grok Photo Editing Amid Concerns About Sexualized Images**
In a bid to address mounting concerns over the manipulation of images of women and children, Elon Musk's X has announced new restrictions on its AI chatbot, Grok. The move comes as Ofcom, the UK media watchdog, launched an investigation into X earlier this week following reports that Grok was allowing users to edit images of real people in revealing clothing to sexualize them.
According to a post on X by Musk, the company has imposed restrictions on "editing of images of real people in revealing clothing such as bikinis." The restriction aims to prevent individuals from abusing the Grok account to violate the law or X's policies. In jurisdictions where it is illegal to edit images of real people in revealing clothing, the ability to generate such images will be geoblocked for all users.
Musk claimed that his chatbot would refuse to produce illegal content and attributed the generation of sexualized images to "adversarial hacking." However, he acknowledged that there may be instances where Grok produces images that are not in line with its intended use. In such cases, the company will take steps to address the issue and prevent it from happening again.
The restriction on image editing and creation will apply to all users, including paid subscribers, while premium users will have limited access to these features. Musk emphasized that Grok's operating principle is to "obey the laws of any given country or state," and the company will take steps to ensure that its chatbot complies with local laws and regulations.
The move by X comes as part of a broader effort to address concerns over the use of AI in manipulating images and perpetuating harm. As AI technology continues to evolve, companies like X are under increasing pressure to prioritize user safety and prevent the misuse of their platforms.
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